Projected payouts by conference based on units earned
A table shows payouts for the men's 2025 NCAA Tournament with the number of games played. The SEC had the most, with 14 bids, 35 games won and a possible $70 million payout. 13 other tournaments are listed, with payouts ranging from $42 million for the Big Ten to $2 million for the 20 other conferences which are grouped together.