The NFL's Untouchable Business: Teams' National Revenue Grew 21% Last Year
Posted in: UncategorizedThe National Football League’s revenue-sharing pool grew 21% to $7.3 billion last season, based on financial data released Monday by the Green Bay Packers.
Each of the league’s 32 teams received $226.4 million in national revenue in the year through March, up from $187.7 million last year, according to Packers accounts. The amount comprises mostly TV revenue and also includes national sponsorships, licensing and most merchandise sales.
Packers total revenue rose 16% from 2014 to a record $376 million. Green Bay’s operating profit, which fluctuates due to stadium renovation expenses and the cyclical nature of player salaries, was $39.4 million, $15 million shy of the franchise record.
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