Michigan Athletics Plans to Balance 2026 Budget with Help From School

Michigan athletics plans to balance 2026 budget with help from school

The Michigan athletic department will be up against it this year, with higher-than-ever expenses thanks to student-athlete revenue sharing and increased scholarships, and plans to balance its budget with help from the school.

Michigan Athletics Projects Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 - University of Michigan Athletics

The University of Michigan Athletic Department is projecting a balanced budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year as presented to the Board of Regents on Thursday (June 12). Michigan's revenues and expenses for the year are expected to be $266.3 million after receiving $15 million in support from the University.