Eleven Division I athletes file lawsuit against NCAA eligibility rules
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
On July 13, 2026, eleven Division I athletes filed a federal class action lawsuit against the NCAA. The athletes, who exhausted their eligibility during the 2025-26 season, claim that the NCAA's new eligibility rules have hindered their chances of extending their college careers. This legal action raises questions about the impact of the NCAA's regulations on student-athlete opportunities. The case will likely progress through the federal courts, potentially influencing future NCAA policies.
- •Eleven athletes filed a lawsuit against the NCAA.
- •All athletes depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.
- •The lawsuit alleges adverse effects of new eligibility rules.
- •Case progression may influence NCAA policies concerning student-athletes.
- 7:40 PMESPN — NCAA sued by 11 athletes over eligibility rules
"Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
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