Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournaments

The Big Ten amassed nearly $70 million in revenue from NCAA distributions awarded for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments

April 9, 2026Updated: April 9, 2026

By ERIC OLSON

Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournaments

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