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Georgia NIL Spending — $48M Est. 2026

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#10 Nationally
SEC
Power 4

Georgia

Estimated NIL Spend

$48M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$33M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025 Total
$48M
Elite Tier
vs #1 Overall ($1M)100.0%
#10
National
#1
Conference
Top Infinity%
Nationally
By Sport
Football — $33.0M (68.8%)Men's Basketball — $8.0M (16.7%)Baseball — $3.0M (6.3%)Women's Basketball — $2.0M (4.2%)Olympic Sports — $2.0M (4.2%)
TopFootball69%
Football$33M68.8%
Men's Basketball$8M16.7%
Baseball$3M6.3%
Women's Basketball$2M4.2%

Estimated Spend by Sport

Football$33M68.8%

Top-12 roster; CFP every year (Kirby Smart)

Men's Basketball$8M16.7%

Growing SEC investment

Baseball$3M6.3%

Fast-rising program

Women's Basketball$2M4.2%

SEC roster

Olympic Sports$2M4.2%

Broad funding

Hover any row for total spend & share of program budget.

About Georgia NIL Spending in 2026

Georgia ranks #10 nationally in estimated NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) spending for the 2025–26 athletic year, with a combined budget of $48M across all sports. As a Power 4 program in the SEC, Georgiacompetes with the nation's top revenue-sharing and collective-funded programs to attract and retain top recruits, transfer-portal talent, and returning starters.

The Sideline's NIL Tracker compiles Georgia's reported NIL figures from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry sources. Numbers reflect estimates of Georgia's 2026 NIL budget allocations including football, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, and Olympic sports where applicable. Football represents the largest single-sport allocation at $33M.

NIL spending at Georgia continues to evolve following the House v. NCAA settlement, which permits direct revenue sharing with student-athletes starting in the 2025–26 academic year. Georgia's figures include both the school's revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals from boosters and alumni networks. For broader context, view our complete NIL Tracker rankings or compare Georgia directly to other programs on the NIL Compare tool.

Georgia NIL FAQ

How much does Georgia spend on NIL in 2026?

Georgia is estimated to spend $48M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #10 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Georgia play in?

Georgia competes in the SEC at the Power 4 level.

Which Georgia sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Georgia's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $33M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Georgia compare to other SEC schools?

Georgia's $48M NIL budget can be compared against every SEC program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Georgia's NIL money come from?

Georgia'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#10
ConferenceSEC
DivisionPower 4
Est. Total Spend$48M
Primary SportFootball

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