The Big 10 says "Cha-Ching!"

[LeapinLou]

Big Ten earns $69.4M in revenue from NCAA basketball tournaments

The Big Ten amassed $69.4 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.

www.espn.com

From the article: The championships in men's and women's basketball continued what's been a banner 2025-26 for the Big Ten. Indiana won the conference's third straight College Football Playoff, and other national championships have been won in men's wrestling (Penn State), women's ice hockey (Wisconsin), men's water polo (UCLA), men's soccer (Washington) and field hockey (Northwestern).

 

[richthedentist]

Big Ten earns $69.4M in revenue from NCAA basketball tournaments

The Big Ten amassed $69.4 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.

www.espn.com

From the article: The championships in men's and women's basketball continued what's been a banner 2025-26 for the Big Ten. Indiana won the conference's third straight College Football Playoff, and other national championships have been won in men's wrestling (Penn State), women's ice hockey (Wisconsin), men's water polo (UCLA), men's soccer (Washington) and field hockey (Northwestern).

So how much do we get?

 

[LeapinLou]

So how much do we get?

The Big 10 splits the money equally among all members, even if they didn't make the tournament.

 

[Shelby65]

Hardly seems fair, not being competitive and still winning at the bank. Oh wait (deficit).

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

More money for additional football support staff. Maybe we can get a long snapper coach. Do Greg and KC have any children that aren't already on staff?

 

[NickRU714]

More money that gets split evenly so we're still at the same deficit as the rest of the conference.

I really couldn't care less about being "better" than the ACC or Big East

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

More money that gets split evenly so we're still at the same deficit as the rest of the conference.

I really couldn't care less about being "better" than the ACC or Big East

But we bring the NYC market.