Big Ten announces $1.37 billion in revenue distribution to 18 member schools in fiscal year 2024-25
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Key Points:
- The Big Ten distributed a record $1.37 billion to its 18 member schools during the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a $490 million increase from the previous year’s $883 million.
- This revenue surge is attributed to the full effect of the Big Ten’s seven-year, $7 billion media rights deal involving FOX, CBS, and NBC, with CBS becoming a full partner in 2024-25.
- The conference’s expansion to 18 schools, including Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington, also contributed to the increased distribution, though Washington and Oregon received reduced shares after joining.
- The expanded College Football Playoff in 2024, featuring four Big Ten teams and associated payout bonuses, further boosted the conference’s revenue.
- The Big Ten became the second conference to surpass $1 billion in revenue distribution in 2024-25, following the SEC’s $1.03 billion share.
