NCAA Approves Revenue Units for Women's Basketball Tournament, Starting at $15 Million in 2025, Rising to $25 Million by 2027

Jan 15, 2025, 09:09 PM

The NCAA has approved a historic measure to implement a financial reward system for the women's basketball tournament, akin to the longstanding system for the men's tournament. Starting with the 2025 NCAA Tournament, women's basketball teams will earn revenue units for their wins, mirroring the men's system. The unanimous vote, with a final tally of 292-0, was met with applause at the NCAA convention. The Women's Basketball Fund will begin with a pool of $15 million for the 2025 tournament, increasing to $25 million by 2027. Each unit will be worth $113,636 in the upcoming year, with the distribution structure similar to that of the men's tournament. The money will be sourced from the Equal Conference Fund and the Basketball Performance Fund. This move is seen as a significant step toward gender equity in college sports, spurred by increased popularity and viewership of women's basketball.