Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti’s 5-year contract extension gets unanimous approval
- Posted on August 26, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
The Big Ten Conference has unanimously approved a five-year contract extension for Commissioner Tony Petitti, recognizing his strategic leadership during a transformative period. Under his tenure, the conference expanded to 18 member institutions and achieved unprecedented financial success, generating $1.47 billion in revenue during the 2024-25 fiscal year. This decision reflects the conference's confidence in Petitti's vision for collegiate athletics and conference sustainability.
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Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti’s 5-year contract extension gets unanimous approval
Tony Petitti oversaw the Big Ten’s expansion from 14 to 18 teams in 2024, and the conference generated a record $1.47 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2024-25.
