NFL could lose more than $5.5 billion if 2020 season is played without fans: Report

uncertainty due to coronavirus pandemic means NFL officials are reportedly still contemplating if regular season should be played without fans in stadium. As per current circumstances, it appears highly likely that 2020 NFL season will begin with games played in empty stadiums. According to latest report from Forbes, if entire season is played behind closed doors, NFL finances will take a hit of more than $5.5 billion in stadium revenue. report takes into account  sum of tickets, concessions, sponsors, parking and team stores. It also equates to about 38 percent of total revenue of a franchise (based on 2018 figures).

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NFL without fans: NFL finances to take a major hit in 2020

While NFL stands to lose a whopping amount from stadium revenue, among NFL franchises, Dallas Cowboys will likely be biggest losers. Cowboys could lose more than $621 million (stadium revenue in 2018) if regular season is played behind closed doors. Cowboys also topped list released by Forbes with total revenue of $950 million in 2018. Cowboys were projected to breach $1 billion-mark in 2020. However, in wake of ongoing coronavirus pandemic, franchise will lose a more significant portion of ir revenue. 

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New England Patriots ($315 million) New York Giants ($262 million), Houston Texans ($218 million) and New York Jets ($218 million) complete list of top five franchises who will lose most in stadium revenue. figures based on 2018 season does t take into account several factors which could potentially dictate a franchise losing more or less than what is projected.

Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams will move into ir new SoFi Stadium while Las Vegas Raiders will move into Allegiant Stadium. three teams were projected to have a higher stadium revenue. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who acquired Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in offseason were also expected to rake in significantly higher amounts due to ir boost in popularity. Super Bowl LIV champions Kansas City Chiefs are ar side who were expected to see higher stadium revenue.

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NFL without fans? NFL 2020 fixtures anunced

As it stands, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is yet to make an official anuncement regarding speculation of NFL games being played in empty stadiums. Per reports, NFL is still determined to host games with fans, but that will depend on lockdown guidelines come September. Chiefs will play season opener against Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. On Tuesday, May 19, training facilities of Cowboys and several or NFL teams were reopened. facilities will only be used for injured players for ir treatment and rehab.

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