Excitement is building for College Football 26 among fans of EA Sports' video game franchise.
While all kinds of questions are swirling about game play enhancements, the soundtrack and much more, gamers are also curious how players will be compensated for appearing in the game.
Schools will also see a payout for the company using their names, images and likenesses, but the dollar amount will depend on how popular they are with users.
Here's a look at the payouts to players and schools for College Football 26.
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How much money do players get for being in CFB 26?
EA Sports will pay college football players $1,500 in NIL money for their likeness to be used in the game — more than double the $600 offered last year — and players will receive a free copy of the game, according to The Athletic.
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Are schools paid for being in CFB 26?
Schools will be paid for being in the game, but the payout is not a set amount. Royalties will be distributed based on how often schools are used in gameplay, according to Cllct. This means that the more popular teams are with users, the more money they will earn.
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College Football 26 release date
College Football 26 will officially release on Thursday, July 10. Those who pre-order an edition of the game that comes with early access will be able to play three days earlier on Monday, July 7.
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