NFL Will Lose $5.5 Billion If Games Are
Played Without Spectators, Report Says Mike Ozanian of 'Forbes' says that the
lost funds will come from stadium revenue. Stadium revenue includes money made
from tickets, parking and concessions. He adds that certain NFL teams
will be affected more than others. Mike Ozanian, via 'Forbes' According to a 2018 season list,
the Dallas Cowboys ranked first in
stadium revenue with $621 million. The Patriots were second
with $315 million, followed by the
New York Giants with $262 million. It would be more of a setback for New
England after losing legendary longtime
QB Tom Brady to Tampa Bay this offseason. NFL players will also be negatively impacted
if games are played without fans. For 2020, a recent bargaining pact
sees players receiving around
47 percent of league income. If games have no spectators,
that percentage could
amount to much less.
