Big Ten Extends Commissioner Tony Petitti’s Contract Through June 2033
Tony Petitti will remain commissioner of the Big Ten through June 2033 under a new five-year contract extension. The agreement keeps the league’s current leadership in place as its presidents and chancellors manage continued changes across college sports.
AUG 26, 2026
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The Big Ten announced that commissioner Tony Petitti has signed a new five-year contract extension. The agreement keeps Petitti in charge of the conference through June 2033. Indiana president Pamela Whitten, who chairs the Big Ten’s council of presidents and chancellors, praised Petitti’s leadership in a statement, citing his work during a turbulent period for college sports and his approach to innovation and collaboration. The conference has not disclosed additional contract terms or changes to Petitti’s responsibilities. No new policy announcement accompanied the extension.