As we await full distribution from our Big Ten membership, this is a pivotal moment in the future of Husky Athletics. We must be competitive financially if we hope to be competitive athletically, and your generosity plays an important role in our success.
When you donate to The Go BIG! Fund, your tax-deductible gift provides our student-athletes with the essentials they need to succeed in the Big Ten and in life. Your support will cover the increasing demands of Big Ten and intercollegiate competition, including: travel, enhanced nutrition, additional academic services, expanded mental and physical health support, advanced sports technology, and more.
Every gift, no matter the size, will ensure the Huskies thrive as a powerhouse competitor today and for generations to come. And season ticket-holders will earn 1.5 priority points per $100 (with gifts of $100,000 or more earning 2 points per $100).
Go BIG! for your favorite teams and for UW student-athletes.
Go BIG! for Washington.
DonateWhy Now?
Dear Husky Nation,
There's something so special about following college sports and enjoying a fierce loyalty to your favorite school. Nothing can match the thrill of competition, the joy in victory, the promise of young student-athletes giving their all. Those emotions, that purple and gold pride, will never, ever change.
Neither will our mission of providing Husky student-athletes with a world-class education complemented by the life-changing lessons they learn through their experiences at the University of Washington. You make those experiences possible. Thank you!
Yet, while our Husky pride and educational mission remain steadfast, the landscape of intercollegiate athletics is changing at a near-frenetic pace. Among our new realities:
Holistic support systems: Fielding competitive teams is more expensive than ever. From scholarships to nutrition, academic services to comprehensive medical and mental health care, and so much more, our student-athletes expect and deserve the best.
Travel expenses: As we move into coast-to-coast play in the Big Ten, travel expenses will soar for our 22 teams. It's the price we must pay to compete in a prestigious national conference that offers far more opportunities than drawbacks.
Dynamic college landscape: The top conferences have grown larger and more competitive, driven by television revenues that have reshaped the intercollegiate sports environment.
Shared revenue: Recent court decisions have affirmed the rights of student-athletes to share in the revenue generated from ticket sales, concessions, merchandise, sponsorships and television distributions.
Competitive recruiting: Top recruits are looking for programs that offer not just financial opportunities but also state-of-the-art facilities and other amenities.
The Washington Huskies Standard of Excellence: Our budget was among the highest in the Pac-12; in the Big Ten, nine other schools outspend us. Many of those institutions also benefit from lower regional costs of goods and services that allow them to further stretch their larger budgets.
These are the realities we face as we greet the move to the Big Ten with enthusiasm and excitement. As we enter this new era and await full revenue share from conference membership, your generosity has never been more critical to our success. When you Go BIG! for Washington, your gift will ensure the Huskies remain a powerhouse competitor today and for future generations.
It is time to show the world what we all know to be true - Washington builds champions, and you make that winning culture possible!
Our Conference
ILLINOIS
Champaign, Illinois
INDIANA
Bloomington, Indiana
IOWA
Iowa City, Iowa
MARYLAND
College Park, Maryland
MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Michigan
MICHIGAN STATE
East Lansing, Michigan
MINNESOTA
Minneapolis, Minnesota
NEBRASKA
Lincoln, Nebraska
NORTHWESTERN
Evanston, Illinois
OHIO STATE
Columbus, Ohio
OREGON
Eugene, Oregon
PENN STATE
University Park, Pennsylvania
PURDUE
West Lafayette, Indiana
RUTGERS
Piscataway, NJ
UCLA
Los Angeles, California
USC
Los Angeles, California
WASHINGTON
Seattle, Washington
WISCONSIN
Madison, Wisconsin
A premier conference both athletically and academically, 810,443 enrollees call the Big Ten home, with over 12,000 doctorates awarded each year.
As of August 2, the Big Ten is home to over 8.2 million alumni. The four new campuses contribute over 1.8 million of that total.
84%
The Big Ten Conference boasts an 84% graduation rate, a full 20 points higher than the 64% national average.
353
353 athletes with Big Ten ties competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics
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17 Big Ten Conference members AAU Universities - affiliated at the leading edge of innovation, scholarship. And solutions that contribute to scientific progress, economic development, security, and well-being.
The UW is one of the world's preeminent public universities, and we're dedicated to improving lives in Washington and beyond. We have the largest College of the Environment in the nation, our Population Health Initiative transforms research into actions that improve and save lives, and UW Medicine serves hundreds of thousands of patients a year.
Members of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium support the work of 3,000 researchers, and cancer research is a big deal for us, too. The UW is part of the Cancer Consortium with Seattle Children's Hospital and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Give More, Get More
For season-ticket holders, your tax-deductible gift to The Go BIG! Fund earns you 1.5 priority points per $100, with gifts of $100,000 or more earning 2 points per $100. The more you give, the more you'll earn…and the more your Huskies will benefit.
Additionally, when you donate $200 or more to the fund, you'll earn Tyee Club member benefits and receive a Go BIG! for Washington commemorative Dawg Tag. When Husky student-athletes excel in the classroom, they receive a special Dawg Tag for their commitment. Now, you can wear one, too, in recognition of your devotion and support for the Huskies. Add to your collection and wear this symbol of Husky pride!
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The Big Ten's new media agreements with BTN, CBS, FOX, and NBC/Peacock ensure the production and global distribution of over 2,300 events annually. The Big Ten is the only conference with games aired on three major over-the-air broadcast networks. The Big Ten Network (BTN) reaches over 50 million households and is accessible via the Fox Sports App, offering both live and on-demand content across computers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, B1G+ streams more than 1,700 extra events each season.