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George Mason NIL Spending — $8.5M Est. 2026

George Mason
#107 Nationally
Atlantic 10
Basketball

George Mason

Estimated NIL Spend

$8.5M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Men's Basketball

$6.5M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$8.5M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)11.5%
#107
National
#2
Conference
Top 30%
Nationally
By Sport
TopMen's Basketball76%
  • Men's Basketball$6.5M76%
  • Women's Basketball$1M12%
  • Other Sports$1M12%

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NIL ProfileAtlantic 10 · 2026
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George Mason's NIL program is basketball-focused in the Atlantic 10.

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How George Mason's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $8.5M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: George Mason's direct revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors. We compile it from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry valuations, with Men's Basketball the largest single-sport allocation at $6.5M.

George Mason NIL FAQ

How much does George Mason spend on NIL in 2026?

George Mason is estimated to spend $8.5M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #107 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does George Mason play in?

George Mason competes in the Atlantic 10 at the Basketball level.

Which George Mason sport gets the most NIL money?

Men's Basketball is George Mason's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $6.5M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does George Mason compare to other Atlantic 10 schools?

George Mason's $8.5M NIL budget can be compared against every Atlantic 10 program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does George Mason's NIL money come from?

George Mason's NIL budget combines two sources: the school's direct revenue-share allocation (capped at roughly $20.5M industry-wide following the House settlement) and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors.

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Quick Stats

National Rank#107
ConferenceAtlantic 10
DivisionBasketball
Est. Total Spend$8.5M
Primary SportMen's Basketball

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