ESPN: Big Ten Conference discussing $2 billion private capital deal

October 1, 2025

By Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel, ESPN: The Big Ten is in discussions about a private capital deal that would infuse at least $2 billion into the league and its schools, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

The discussions include a 10-year extension of the league’s grant of rights until 2046, sources told ESPN, which would ensure long-term stability in the Big Ten.

According to sources, the private capital deal and grant of rights extension have been discussed for months and presented in multiple forms. A deal and the grant of rights extension would also be a distinct blow to the outside entities attempting to form super leagues around college sports.

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Sources: Big Ten mulling $2B private capital deal

The Big Ten is in talks about a private capital deal, which includes a 10-year grant of rights extension through '46, that would infuse at least $2 billion, sources told ESPN.

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