ContestedYour NIL. Your Rules.
Brand deals with compliance support for basketball players
No agents. No follower minimum. No compliance headaches. Just real deals from vetted brands, delivered to your dashboard — ready to accept.
College NIL is a billion-dollar market.
And most of that money goes unclaimed because athletes don't know where to find deals — or how to stay compliant. Contested fixes both.
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NIL market value in 2025
K+
College athletes eligible for NIL
%
Of deals go to non-revenue sports
Why College Athletes
Choose Contested
Other platforms weren't built for your world. We were. Every feature accounts for compliance rules, packed schedules, and the reality that this might be your first deal.
Compliance Tools Built In
Contested provides tools to help you navigate NIL requirements. Prohibited categories are flagged, disclosure language is pre-built, and NIL Go–ready documentation exports with one click. Always confirm with your school's compliance office.
Built Around Your Schedule
Deadlines flex around your season. Campaign timelines account for travel, training blocks, and exam weeks — so you never have to choose between your sport and a brand deal.
No Follower Minimum
You don't need 100K followers. Brands on Contested match by sport, audience fit, and engagement quality — not vanity metrics. D2 and D3 athletes land deals every week.
Your Money Is Protected
Brand payment is locked in escrow before you create a single piece of content. Once they approve, you're paid within 3 business days. No chasing invoices.
Contracts You Can Actually Read
Plain-language agreements spell out deliverables, usage rights, territory, exclusivity, and timeline. No legal jargon, no hidden terms.
Brands That Want College Athletes
Protein bars, recovery gear, local restaurants, tech startups — hundreds of brands specifically target college athletes because your audience trusts you more than any celebrity.
Athletes from every sport
How It Works
Build your athlete profile
Add your sport, location, availability, content style, and what you will and will not do. Connect your socials if you want stronger matching.
Get matched to real campaigns
Brands create campaigns with goals, budget, deliverables, and audience targets. Contested surfaces the ones that fit you.
Review clear offers
See deliverables, timing, usage rights, pay, and any product details upfront. No vague “DM us” deals.
Deliver and track results
Post, share, or activate based on the agreement. Track performance so you can prove your value and earn repeat work.
Every detail, upfront —
before you commit.
No vague DMs. No back-and-forth. Every offer spells out exactly what the brand needs, what rights they get, when it's due, and what you'll be paid — down to the dollar.
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.
Built-in compliance for NCAA & FTC
FTC disclosure templates, contract generation, and NCAA compliance tools are included to help support your eligibility.
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
You Keep More Of
What You Earn.
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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More in your pocket
ContestedYou Keep
Processing Fee
7% cap. The rest is yours.
The numbers speak for themselves
days
Avg. time to first deal
$
Avg. first deal payout
/5
Athlete satisfaction rating
%
Of creators paid on time
The Right Brands Find You.
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
Step 01 of 04
A brand defines their audience, budget, and creative direction.
Tools to help you
navigate NIL.
NIL rules vary by state, conference, and school. Contested provides tools to help you screen deals and generate documentation — but always confirm eligibility with your school's compliance office.
Brand applies to campaign
Auto-screenedBrand submits category, product details, and campaign terms
Compliance tools flag potential issues
ReviewedCategory, state law, and conference rules reviewed against known guidelines
Screened deals surface to athletes
ScreenedOffers that pass initial screening appear in your dashboard
NIL Go docs generated automatically
ReadyExport pre-filled documentation for your compliance office
Questions?
Learn the basic information you need to know about using Contested
Getting started is simple! Create your free athlete profile, connect your social accounts, and customize your mini-site. You'll immediately gain access to brand partnership opportunities and our NIL compliance tools. No manager or agent required.
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.
Contested provides compliance tools designed to help you navigate NIL requirements. We screen deals for prohibited categories, generate NIL Go–ready documentation, and include FTC disclosure templates. However, NIL rules vary by school, conference, and state — we always recommend confirming eligibility with your school's compliance office 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 ranging from $50 to $10,000+ per campaign, depending on your reach and engagement.
Creating your athlete profile and mini-site is completely free. We only take a small percentage (7%) of deals booked through our platform. There are no monthly fees, hidden costs, or payment required to access opportunities.
Yes! Contested complements your existing representation. Many athletes use our platform for smaller deals and self-service opportunities while their agents focus on larger negotiations. You maintain full control over which opportunities you pursue.
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 is the only platform that combines athlete marketing tools, brand partnerships, and NIL compliance in one place. Our mini-sites are sports-specific, our compliance tools are automated, and we actively match you with relevant brand opportunities instead of waiting for you to find them.