Exceptions

Bi-annual exception

2026-27 (proj)
League lines
Cap
$165.0M
Tax
$201.0M
Apron 1
$209.0M
Apron 2
$222.0M

The bi-annual exception (BAE) is a small signing tool for over-the-cap teams, roughly a third of the mid-level, usable at most every other season, for contracts up to two years.

It disappears above the first apron, and using it hard-caps the team at the first apron.


Related

Mid-level exception (non-taxpayer)First apronHard cap

See it live: pick any team and tap the numbers on its cap sheet.