The Knight Commission’s public session on Tuesday, Nov. 17, “Next Steps for College Sports: Federal Legislation, Enhanced Conference-Level Governance, and Alternatives,” will examine the leading scenarios that could bring greater stability to the management of college sports. With the landscape in flux—from possible enactment of the Protect College Sports Act to increased conference self-governance—leaders must be ready to lead through change and define the next era of college athletics governance.

PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT SUMMARY


The Knight Commission's updated summary of the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 following its passage by the U.S. Senate on September 28, 2026, is available below.


SUMMARY | FEDERAL LEGISLATION RESOURCES

AGB CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 10-11

Sponsored by the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics and McCarter & English


Intercollegiate athletics is undergoing historic transformation, creating urgent questions about institutional mission, financial sustainability, public trust, and board accountability. To help boards meet this moment, AGB is convening trustees, presidents, chancellors, athletic directors, chief financial officers, foundation leaders, and industry experts November 10-11, 2026, for a timely discussion on the future of intercollegiate athletics and its governance implications.

Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics | www.knightcommission.org