Start getting matched with NIL deals that fit your story, your brand, and your audience.
Brands come to you. Our AI matches you with campaigns that fit your sport, audience, and values — so you never waste time on irrelevant offers.
Par Bar Protein
Product Launch – Whey Isolate Pro
$125
Total Payout
1x Instagram Reel
30–60s, vertical, hook in first 2s
1x TikTok Video
15–45s, native style, no hard sell
Follow the brief and create authentic content — whether it's an Instagram Story, TikTok, product review, or event appearance. Submit when ready.
Par Bar Protein Campaign
Submit your TikTok deliverable
TikTok Post
15–45s native style video featuring Par Bar Protein product
Once your deliverables are approved, payment hits your Contested wallet within three days. No invoicing, no 30-day net terms, no excuses.
Available Balance
$1,450.00
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Other platforms and Agents take up to 20% of your earnings. Contested caps fees at just 7% — so more money stays where it belongs — In Your Pocket
On a $1,000 Brand Deal
You Keep
Processing Fee
18% fee — industry average
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Processing Fee
7% cap. The rest is yours.
“Working with the Contested team on NIL deals has been such a great experience. Communication was always quick and clear, and any questions I had were answered right away. The entire process felt really smooth, and the contracts were straightforward and easy to understand, which I really appreciated.
In person, everyone was incredibly kind and professional, making it even more enjoyable to work together. I'd definitely recommend Contested to any athlete looking for a fun and trustworthy NIL experience!”
“My experience working with Contested was great. Everything was very organized and communication was clear throughout the entire process, which made the partnership really smooth as an athlete. I'd definitely recommend Contested to other athletes looking to get involved in NIL opportunities.”
“It was super easy to work with Contested, I am so grateful to have the opportunity to collab with them. Fast responders and clear expectations!”
“My experience with Contested has been both enjoyable and exciting. I'm really grateful to have received this opportunity and would definitely encourage others to get involved with Contested.”
“It was an amazing experience and an even better opportunity to connect with new people.”
Every deal shows deliverables, usage rights, deadlines, and payout up front. No vague DMs. No guessing. Just clear terms and clear pay.
Line-item deliverables with per-piece rates
See the exact content, specs, and rate for each platform so you know what you're creating and what it's worth.
Usage rights & exclusivity spelled out
Organic vs. paid whitelisting, territory, duration, and whether you can post for competing brands — all defined before you accept.
Payout timeline you can count on
Your money is held in escrow from day one. Once the brand approves, you're paid in under 3 business days. No net-60 invoices.
Deal docs and FTC disclosure templates
FTC disclosure templates and contract generation are included as workflow helpers. Always confirm eligibility with your school. Contested does not provide compliance services.
ProteinWorks
Product Launch - Whey Isolate Pro
$1,250
Total Payout
Platform fee
$87.50 (7%)
1x instagram reel
$60030-60s, vertical, hook in first 2s
3x instagram story
$2503 frames: unbox -> use -> CTA swipe-up
1x tiktok video
$40015-45s, native style, no hard sell
No pitching. No cold DMs. Our engine scores every athlete against every campaign using audience data, engagement quality, and content fit — then surfaces the deals that match.
Brief Submitted
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A brand defines their audience, budget, and creative direction.
Customize every section—from highlight reels to stat blocks—to show what makes you valuable on and off the field.
Connect your Instagram, TikTok, stats feed, and more. Updates happen automatically.
Drop in your merch, fundraisers, team site, interviews, features—all in one shareable URL.
From high school to the pros — Contested is your platform.
Navigate NIL with clear deal docs. Contested provides FTC disclosure templates and contract generation as workflow helpers so you can work with your school more easily. Contested does not provide compliance services.
Learn the basic information you need to know about using Contested
Build your free athlete profile, connect your social accounts, and customize your mini-site. You'll immediately gain access to brand partnership opportunities and deal documentation tools.
Not at all. Contested is designed for athletes at every level. Whether you have 500 followers or 50,000, brands are looking for authentic connections with specific audiences. Your sport, location, and engagement matter more than follower count.
Athletes and their schools remain responsible for NIL eligibility and local rules. Contested provides deal documentation and FTC disclosure templates as workflow helpers. Contested does not provide compliance services. Always confirm eligibility with your school before accepting any deal.
Deals range from social media posts and product endorsements to event appearances and long-term ambassadorships. Compensation varies from product exchanges to cash payments depending on your audience and engagement.
Building your athlete profile and mini-site is completely free. Athletes get paid for completed partnerships booked through Contested. There are no monthly fees or payment required to access opportunities.
Yes. Contested complements your existing representation. Many athletes use our platform alongside agents for brand deals of every size. Review and accept the opportunities that fit your goals.
Your mini-site is fully customizable through our drag-and-drop editor. Add your highlight reels, stats, social feeds, merchandise links, and more. Choose your colors, layout, and which sections to display. Everything updates in real-time as you make changes.
Contested combines athlete marketing tools and brand partnerships in one place. Mini-sites are sports-specific, deals are structured, and Contested actively matches you with relevant brand opportunities instead of waiting for you to find them.
Real brand deals. Protected payments. Zero runaround. Join thousands of athletes already earning on Contested.
Free to join · No credit card required · Payouts in 3 business days
What is Contested?
Contested is an athlete marketing platform that helps brands discover, match, manage, and measure NIL partnerships with college and pro athletes, including AI matching, contracts, escrow payments, and campaign analytics.
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