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A settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) has been reached in the Brantmeier v. NCAA case, an antitrust class action challenging the NCAA’s restrictions on the eligibility of tennis players who have accepted Prize Money to compete in Division I men’s and women’s tennis.
If you (i) competed in NCAA Division I tennis between March 19, 2020 and the date of judgment in this action, (ii) were ineligible to compete in NCAA Division I tennis between March 19, 2020 and the date of judgment in this action due to the NCAA’s Prize Money restrictions, (iii) forfeited Prize Money in a tennis tournament from March 19, 2020 to November 21, 2025 and have competed in NCAA Division I tennis, or (iv) forfeited Prize Money in a tennis tournament from March 19, 2020 to November 21, 2025 and have submitted information to the NCAA Eligibility Center, then your rights may be affected by this class action lawsuit.
Plaintiffs allege that certain NCAA rules restricting student-athletes from accepting prize money in non-NCAA tennis competitions violate federal antitrust laws by limiting compensation for athletic performance. The NCAA denies these allegations.
The Court has certified two Classes:
Injunctive Relief Class: all persons who, at any time between March 19, 2020 and the date of judgment in this action:
(i) competed in NCAA Division 1 Tennis, or
(ii) were ineligible to compete in NCAA Division I Tennis due to the Prize Money Rules
Damages Class: all persons who, at any time between March 19, 2020 and November 21, 2025, voluntarily forfeited Prize Money earned in a tennis tournament, and:
(i) competed in NCAA Division I Tennis or
(ii) submitted information to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
The NCAA has agreed to pay $2 million into a Settlement Fund for the Damages Class and to eliminate certain restrictions on pre-college enrollment student-athletes’ acceptance of prize money.
For Damages Class Members, you must submit a Claim Form by February 8, 2027 (claim filing date is subject to extension by the Court). Claim Forms may also be submitted electronically through the claims portal.
Each claim submitted must contain a valid NCAA ID number and adequate documentation for each tournament where prize money was forfeited.
If you do not know your NCAA ID number, you may contact RG/2 Claims Administration LLC, which can provide it to you. You may email info@rg2claims.com or call 1-866-742-4955.
The NCAA has agreed to pay Class Counsel $1.875 million in attorneys’ fees, and reimburse Class Counsel $425,000 in expenses incurred litigating your claims. Class Counsel will present a motion describing all attorneys’ fees and costs at a later date. The fees would include payment to Class Counsel for investigating the facts and litigating the case. The attorneys’ fees and costs were negotiated separately and shall be paid separately from the Settlement Fund. The attorneys’ fees and costs will not be paid out of the Settlement Fund. The NCAA has agreed to pay these fees and expenses.
Members of the Damages Class may exclude themselves by September 28, 2026 to keep any rights to sue the NCAA over the damages claims in this case. Members of either Class may also object to the Settlement, Attorneys’ Fee and Expense Award, or the Allocation Plan by September 28, 2026. The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing at 9:30 a.m. on January 8, 2027.
For more information, please read the Long Form Notice or call 1-866-742-4955, write to the Settlement Administrator at P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479, or info@rg2claims.com. You may also contact Class Counsel Peggy Wedgworth, Milberg, PLLC at pwedgworth@milberg.com or (212) 594-5300 or Jason Miller, Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler at jmiller@millermonroe.com or 919-809-7346. Claims assistance is available from Class Counsel and the Settlement Administrator AT NO COST.