National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

National Collegiate Athletic Association, also known as NCAA, is a state-owned organization headquartered in the US. Founded in 1906, it employs approximately 3,590 individuals and reported $1.4 billion in revenue as of 2024. The organization also functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The NCAA operates primarily in the realm of higher education, acting as a member-led organization dedicated to the well-being of college athletes. It facilitates the awarding of nearly $3.5 billion in athletics scholarships annually and provides support to student-athletes to achieve a graduation rate higher than their general student peers.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1906

Headcount

3,581

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Higher Education

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On April 30, 2026, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) faced scrutiny over its gambling policies, specifically concerning allegations that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby wagered on his team while at Indiana in 2022, an action that could lead to punishment. This development underscores broader criticism regarding the NCAA's perceived inconsistent stance on gambling, with some observers noting the organization's financial involvement in gambling while simultaneously condemning it in other contexts. Also on April 30, Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen discussed a proposed "5-for-5 rule," a significant change in college athletics that could grant athletes five years of eligibility as early as Fall 2026. Earlier that day, debate continued surrounding the potential expansion of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament from 68 to 76 teams. This proposed expansion, largely unpopular within the sports universe, has sparked contention, with figures like ESPN College GameDay analyst Seth Greenberg supporting it, while Samford Athletics Director Martin Newton, as chairman of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee, faces calls to prevent the change.

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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) offers 24 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s product portfolio comprises of hockey, athletics and multi-discipline sports, soccer, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, media and TV services, search, social, and retail media, water sports, ball sports, bat sports and contact sports.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s revenue into 17 different product categories, the largest of which is basketball. For full access to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Examples of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s suppliers include SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology), Genius Sports and Ross Video.

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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sells broadcasting rights of its 18 aquatics and swimming, gymnastics, ice Hockey, beach volleyball, athletics, lacrosse, volleyball, soccer | association football, softball, baseball, american football and basketball competitions to 23 companies globally, covering 6 countries. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s rights holders include Sky Group.

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