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The NCAA tennis prize-money settlement provides $2 million in class recovery for eligible players who voluntarily forfeited tennis tournament prize money from March 19, 2020 through November 21, 2025. You must also have competed in NCAA Division I tennis or submitted information to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Payment requires a valid NCAA ID, a claim form and supporting documentation; merely belonging to the separate injunctive-relief class does not qualify someone for cash.
The official website and notice currently list February 8, 2027 as the claim deadline, subject to extension by the Court. The June 29, 2026 order sets the legal cutoff at 30 days after final approval, if granted, for postmarked or electronically submitted claims. January 8, 2027 is the scheduled fairness hearing, not a guaranteed approval or payment date. Check the official website for changes before filing.
The case is Brantmeier, et al. v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, No. 1:24-cv-00238, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. It challenges NCAA restrictions on tennis prize money under federal antitrust law. The NCAA denies wrongdoing. The settlement remains subject to final court approval.
Key facts
- Class recovery
- $2 million; variable pro-rata payments
- Total damages sum
- $2.02 million, including two proposed $10,000 service awards
- Current advertised claim date
- February 8, 2027 — subject to court extension
- Court-ordered cutoff
- Postmarked or submitted electronically within 30 days after final approval, if granted
- Damages class period
- March 19, 2020 – November 21, 2025
- Required proof
- Valid NCAA ID, tournament documentation and signed certification
- Fairness hearing
- January 8, 2027 at 9:30 a.m.; approval is not guaranteed
- Geography
- Eligibility follows NCAA tennis participation and forfeitures, with no state-residency limit in the class definition
Official settlement administrator: RG/2 Claims Administration LLC
Evidence for key facts
These excerpts record what official sources said when checked. Open a fact to see its source and supporting passage. Follow the source for the latest information.
Claim statusChecked
For Damages Class Members, you must submit a Claim Form by February 8, 2027 (claim filing date is subject to extension by the Court).
Official settlement websiteHow Do You Get a Payment?
Who qualifiesChecked
All persons who, at any time between March 19, 2020 and November 21, 2025 (the date of initial distribution of Class Notice in this matter), have voluntarily forfeited Prize Money earned in a tennis tournament, and (i) have competed in NCAA Division I Tennis, or (ii) have submitted information to the NCAA Eligibility Center
Long-form noticePage 5, Question 5, Damages Class
Payment and benefitsChecked
Damages Class Members with a valid NCAA Identification number, who file a validated claim form with supporting documentation, will be eligible to receive a pro-rata share of the Settlement Fund ($2,000,000)
Allocation planPage 1
Payment and benefitsChecked
If Notice and Administration Costs exceed two-hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000.00) US dollars, Defendant will have no responsibility to pay those costs and such costs shall be deducted from the Damages Settlement Amount.
Settlement agreementPDF page 66, agreement §5.1.4; additional deductions §7.4 and fee reservation §6.5.5
Proof requirementsChecked
Your NCAA ID number is required to verify eligibility. Claims submitted without a valid NCAA ID number will be rejected.
Damages claim formPage 1, Section 1
Proof requirementsChecked
You must submit documentation supporting your claim detailing the Forfeited Prize Money.
Damages claim formPage 3, Section 4; signature and perjury certification Section 6
Claim deadlineChecked
The deadline for submitting a Claim Form is February 8, 2027 (claim filing date is subject to extension by the Court).
Long-form noticePage 7, Question 9
Claim deadlineChecked
Any such claim form must be postmarked or submitted electronically on or before 30 days from final approval, if and when granted.
June 29 preliminary approval orderPage 9, paragraph 10
Who qualifies
- You voluntarily forfeited prize money earned in a tennis tournament at any time from March 19, 2020 through November 21, 2025.
- You have competed in NCAA Division I tennis OR submitted information to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
- You did not previously exclude yourself from the damages class and did not opt out of this settlement. Claims from people who opted out will be denied; the notice lists September 28, 2026 as the exclusion deadline.
- You must submit a timely, valid claim with a valid NCAA ID and supporting documents for the tournament prize money claimed. The form states that claims without a valid NCAA ID will be rejected.
- The separate injunctive-relief class covers people who competed in Division I tennis or were ineligible because of the prize-money rules from March 19, 2020 through judgment. Membership in that class alone is not enough for a cash payment.
- The damages class definition does not impose a state-residency requirement; the paper form accommodates international mailing addresses. NCAA participation and forfeiture criteria still apply.
How to prepare an NCAA tennis prize-money claim
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Confirm damages-class eligibility
Check the forfeiture dates and your Division I tennis or NCAA Eligibility Center history. People who opted out cannot receive settlement damages. Injunctive-relief membership alone does not establish payment eligibility.
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Find your NCAA ID and event records
A valid NCAA ID is required. If you do not know it, the official form directs you to RG/2 Claims Administration for help. List each tournament, date, singles or doubles event, currency and forfeited prize amount. Attach supporting documents for the claimed forfeitures.
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Complete and sign the official form
The paper form requests your legal name, mailing address, email, NCAA ID, phone and U.S. tax ID fields. It requires eligibility and accuracy certifications under penalty of perjury, including a certification about backup withholding. Someone signing for the claimant may be asked for proof of authority. Ask the administrator about any certification or tax field you cannot accurately complete.
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Use the official filing instructions and monitor the date
The official website provides a claim form and links to its filing portal. It currently advertises February 8, 2027, subject to extension; the court order ties the postmark/electronic cutoff to 30 days after final approval. Obtain current submission instructions and free help directly from the administrator. Allow time for access problems and retain a copy of your claim and supporting documents.
How the fund and deductions work
The agreement separates $2 million in class recovery from two proposed $10,000 service awards, giving a $2.02 million total damages sum. It separately provides $1.875 million in attorneys’ fees and $425,000 in litigation expenses, subject to court review. Those requested fees and expenses are not ordinarily deducted from the class recovery.
The NCAA separately covers notice and administration costs up to $250,000. Agreement section 5.1.4 permits costs above that cap to be deducted from the damages sum. Section 7.4 also provides for taxes and escrow costs. Section 6.5.5 reserves class counsel’s ability to seek fees and expenses from the settlement fund if the Court does not approve the separate awards. These conditions are why the advertised fund does not establish a guaranteed individual recovery.
The separate rule changes
The settlement also addresses prize-money restrictions before initial full-time collegiate enrollment. The notice says the relevant pre-enrollment changes are effective as of February 25, 2026; restrictions after initial full-time enrollment remain. This rule relief is separate from the damages claim and does not make every NCAA athlete eligible for cash.
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Frequently asked questions
How much could I receive?
There is no fixed per-person payment. The allocation plan uses your approved forfeited prize money divided by all approved forfeited prize money, multiplied by the $2 million class fund. The agreement also permits specified deductions, so the eventual payment is not guaranteed. Final amounts depend on claim validation and court approval.
What counts as forfeited prize money?
The allocation plan covers non-NCAA tennis tournament prize money voluntarily forfeited during the damages class period. Reimbursed tournament expenses are excluded, and taxes, stipends, grants and per diems are not included in the forfeited-prize calculation.
What documents do I need?
You need a valid NCAA ID and evidence supporting the tournament forfeitures. The official form gives examples including tournament prize statements, forfeiture correspondence, bank records showing prize amounts received and WTA or ATP prize information. List each event and currency. If notified of a deficiency, the allocation plan gives 30 days from the notification date to supply additional information.
Is February 8, 2027 a fixed deadline?
It is the date currently advertised in the official notice and on the website, expressly subject to court extension. The June 29 order requires claims to be postmarked or electronically submitted on or before 30 days after final approval, if granted. The January 8 hearing does not guarantee approval that day. Follow official updates; no exact time or timezone is stated in the materials reviewed.
Does the settlement cover players outside North Carolina?
The damages class is defined by tennis prize-money forfeitures and NCAA participation or Eligibility Center information, not North Carolina residence. The claim form includes international address and phone fields. You still must meet every damages-class condition.
When will payments arrive?
No payment date is guaranteed. The allocation plan requires final judgment and full resolution of objections, collateral challenges and appeals before payments. The January 8, 2027 fairness hearing is not a payout date.
Do I need to pay a service to submit a claim?
No. The official notice and claim form say third-party claims services are not required. Free assistance is available from RG/2 Claims Administration and class counsel through the official settlement website.
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