NCAA to Allow Immediate Eligibility for Transfer Athletes Under New Settlement

The agreement resolves an antitrust lawsuit, granting athletes more freedom and an extra year of eligibility.

The NCAA will permit athletes to play immediately after transferring, regardless of the number of transfers.
The settlement requires court approval and includes the U.S. Department of Justice and multiple states.
Athletes previously deemed ineligible due to transfer rules will receive an additional year of eligibility.
The agreement prohibits NCAA retaliation against athletes and institutions challenging the rule.
Transfer windows and academic requirements for eligibility will remain in place.