NCAA Agrees to Landmark $2.78 Billion Settlement in Antitrust Cases

The deal allows schools to pay athletes directly and introduces new regulations on name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.

Settlement covers three major antitrust lawsuits challenging NCAA compensation rules since 2016.
Athletes to receive payments based on sport, conference, and duration of play, with significant sums for football and basketball players.
New rules replace scholarship limits with roster caps, increasing potential scholarships in various sports.
Schools can share up to 22% of athletic revenue with athletes starting in 2025, subject to an annual cap.
A public database and arbitration system will oversee NIL deals to ensure compliance and fair market value.