Confirmation the NCAAβs new age based eligibility rules wonβt give athletes who exhausted eligibility in 2025-26 a 5th season of competition.
Current college athletes with eligibility remaining can choose to utilize old rules or new rules.
Waivers must be in by July 31, 2026.
The NCAA distributed a chart to member schools outlining the implementation scenarios of the 5-year, age-based eligibility concept.
Itβs clear the NCAA is expecting to adopt the concept for 2026-27.
Important: Final waivers under current rules must be submitted by July 31.