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MAPA NIL LIVE COMBINE

The NIL economy. Live. One room.

The NIL economy. Live. One room.

The NIL economy. Live. One room.

Athletes. Families. Fans. Brands. Agents. Creators. Coaches. Experts. Workshops, content labs, career sessions, expert panels and your Locker, live. Be in the room when NIL happens. Next city: coming soon. For athletes 18+ and parents/guardians.

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The NIL economy. Live. One room.

The NIL economy. Live. One room.

  • Randall Yarborough: footwear designer, founder of Joyshed, former senior footwear designer for adidas YEEZY
  • Ben Hazel: Executive Director, John Mackey Award
  • Professor Hayden Noel: Clinical Professor of Business Administration, Gies College of Business
  • Jim Stinson: Founder and Managing Director, Four Oak Financial

Last edition: Homecoming at Illinois

Athletes in motion representing multiple sports at MAPA NIL Live Combine.

October 3, 2026 · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Sneaker design · adidas YEEZY alumni · College football honors · John Mackey Award · Gies College of Business · NILE · Four Oak Financial · Sports medicine · Media · Athlete representation

Athletes, parents/guardians and future sports professionals shared the room with leaders in design, business, finance and college football. Hands-on workshops, personal media sessions and eligibility guidance. Every attendee walked out with a plan and three months of the MAPA Locker.

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Moments from past MAPA events

    The Experience

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    Athletes & Families

    Athletes & Families

    Financial Planning, NIL Protection, Compliance & Athlete Rights, Media, Brand & Content Creator, Athlete Wellness & Mental Health, and Culture & Innovation. Expert-led, hands-on sessions help athletes and families understand how NIL value is protected, created and grown.

    Athletes & Families

    Athletes & Families

    Athletes & Families

    Middle school, high school and college athletes. Athlete tickets include one parent or guardian, and every ticket includes three months of the MAPA Locker, a secure place to store and manage the content, credentials and information that represent you.

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    Industry Partners

    Students and Future Sports Professionals

    Students and Future Sports Professionals

    Our industry partners open real career pathways. Athletes train alongside professionals in business, finance, insurance, design, media and sports medicine, gaining hands-on experience and connections that carry them through every transition, from high school to college to the workforce. Partners meet emerging talent early and help shape the next generation of sports and workforce leaders.

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    Students and Future Sports Professionals

    Students and Future Sports Professionals

    Students and Future Sports Professionals

    A career in sports starts here. The Sports Career Pass puts students in the room with professionals in representation, sneaker design, brand and marketing, sports medicine, performance and media, with hands-on training and connections toward internships and careers. The NIL Live Combine is built to travel to campuses and cities across the country. Get Combine alerts to hear when we're coming to your city.

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