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Miami (FL) NIL Spending — $55M Est. 2026

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Miami (FL)
#6 Nationally
ACC
Power 4

Miami (FL)

Estimated NIL Spend

$55M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$36M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025 Total
$55M
Elite Tier
vs #1 Overall ($1M)100.0%
#6
National
#1
Conference
Top Infinity%
Nationally
By Sport
Football — $36.0M (65.5%)Men's Basketball — $8.0M (14.5%)Baseball — $6.0M (10.9%)Olympic Sports — $5.0M (9.1%)
TopFootball65%
Football$36M65.5%
Men's Basketball$8M14.5%
Baseball$6M10.9%
Olympic Sports$5M9.1%

Estimated Spend by Sport

Football$36M65.5%

No. 2-valued roster; 2025 national runner-up

Men's Basketball$8M14.5%

Resurgent investment

Baseball$6M10.9%

Traditional national power

Olympic Sports$5M9.1%

Broad ACC funding

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About Miami (FL) NIL Spending in 2026

Miami (FL) ranks #6 nationally in estimated NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) spending for the 2025–26 athletic year, with a combined budget of $55M across all sports. As a Power 4 program in the ACC, Miami (FL)competes 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 Miami (FL)'s reported NIL figures from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry sources. Numbers reflect estimates of Miami (FL)'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 $36M.

NIL spending at Miami (FL) continues to evolve following the House v. NCAA settlement, which permits direct revenue sharing with student-athletes starting in the 2025–26 academic year. Miami (FL)'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 Miami (FL) directly to other programs on the NIL Compare tool.

Miami (FL) NIL FAQ

How much does Miami (FL) spend on NIL in 2026?

Miami (FL) is estimated to spend $55M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #6 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Miami (FL) play in?

Miami (FL) competes in the ACC at the Power 4 level.

Which Miami (FL) sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Miami (FL)'s top NIL-funded sport with approximately $36M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Miami (FL) compare to other ACC schools?

Miami (FL)'s $55M NIL budget can be compared against every ACC program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Miami (FL)'s NIL money come from?

Miami (FL)'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#6
ConferenceACC
DivisionPower 4
Est. Total Spend$55M
Primary SportFootball

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