Women’s sports aren’t just growing. They’re creating new opportunities for brands to connect with some of the most engaged audiences in college athletics.
Female student-athlete NIL activities grew 123% in the 2025-26 academic year compared to 2022-25, with women’s basketball and softball now among the top five sports represented in NIL activity.
For brands, that momentum means more opportunities to build authentic connections with student-athletes and fans through NIL.
See what the data reveals about women’s sports and the trends shaping the future of NIL in the Learfield NIL Impact Report.
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