On May 1, the conference announced a $1.37 billion distribution to its 18 member schools for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 ($72 million per school, though Washington and Oregon will earn reduced shares as the conference's newest additions). It's the largest distribution in league history and a $490 million increase from last fiscal year.
Connecticut Huskiesforward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) and Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) go up for the opening tip during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts against the Michigan Wolverines during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) blocks the shot of UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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A general view ofLucas Oil Stadiumprior to a game between the UConn Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on April 6, 2026 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Michigan Wolverines fans before the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskies mascot performs before playing against the Michigan Wolverines during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley with Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) and Connecticut Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) before playing against the Michigan Wolverines during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskiesforward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) and Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) go up for the opening tip during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskiesforward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) and Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) go up for the opening tip during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts against the Michigan Wolverines during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) blocks the shot of UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium.
(Bob Donnan, Imagn Images)
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A general view ofLucas Oil Stadiumprior to a game between the UConn Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on April 6, 2026 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Michigan Wolverines fans before the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskies mascot performs before playing against the Michigan Wolverines during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley with Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) and Connecticut Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) before playing against the Michigan Wolverines during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
(Robert Deutsch, Imagn Images)
"The distributions provide meaningful support to institutions in their continued effort to provide broad-based athletic opportunities to more than 14,000 Big Ten student-athletes,"a league-issued statement read.
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This reflects the first full year of the Big Ten's new TV deal, plus added shares for Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State and Oregon's appearance in the expanded 2024-25 College Football Playoff.
The men's and women's basketball NCAA tournamentsare likely expanding to 76 teamsand the Big Ten is pushing for a 24-team CFP, so don't expect the financial spigot to turn off any time soon.
