Overview

• The Board of Trustees scheduled a Aug. 22 meeting with an agenda item titled "Athletics Department: Apparel Agreement."
• Reports indicate the Nike deal would begin with the 2026–27 academic year after the current contract ends on June 30, 2026.
• South Carolina’s 2016 Under Armour agreement included a $2 million signing bonus, $24.5 million in rights fees, $44.5 million in product allotment, and $500,000 earmarked for baseball.
• Existing terms bar formal negotiations with other brands until Jan. 1, 2026 and grant Under Armour a 15‑day right of first refusal to match any offer.
• A switch to Nike would open access to signature products such as A’ja Wilson’s shoes and could influence team branding and NIL opportunities.