The NCAA just revealed that it has reached a settlement to pay about $2.8 billion to resolve multiple antitrust lawsuits. Thousands of present and former collegiate players who claim they were unable to receive endorsement money due to now-gone NCAA regulations would be compensated as part of this proposal. The plan also creates a first-of-its-kind revenue-sharing program for collegiate athletes, enabling universities to set aside up to $21 million year to pay athletes directly, beginning in the autumn of 2025.
NCAA Athletes Settlement 2024
An important advancement in college athletics is the NCAA Athletes Settlement, which represents a historic turn in the direction of paying student-athletes. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the five biggest conferences in the country were sued for antitrust violations, which led to the settlement.
Whow gets paid now?
About 14,000 claims from 2016 will get $2.77 billion in damages over a ten-year period under the terms of the settlement. Grant House, a former swimmer for Arizona State, and Sedona Prince, a current basketball player for TCU, were among the initial claimants.
It will take months to decide how much each athlete receives; the judge, lawyers, and a system that calculates their entitlements will all be involved.
When will I receive the NCAA Athletes Settlement Payout?
The NCAA Athletes Settlement Payout distribution is a multi-step, intricate process involving multiple stakeholders. The NCAA and the five biggest leagues in the country have accepted the deal. Payments cannot start until the plaintiffs and a federal judge give their assent.
The distribution process will start as soon as the settlement is approved by the legal firm handling it. It is projected that checks will begin to be issued in late August 2025. The distribution process could be delayed as a result of appeals or other court cases.