The Dollars, Deals, and Drama Behind NFL Stadiums

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MoneyBallers | Breakdown on Contracts, Media Deals, Franchise Values, and the Business of the NFL

Life in the Stands

30 episodes

2 days ago

Welcome to Moneyballers, the show where the X’s and O’s meet the dollars and cents. Football might be won on the field, but the decisions that shape the league are often made long before kickoff — in contract negotiations, salary cap calculations, ownership boardrooms, and billion-dollar media deals. We dive into the business side of pro football, from the intricacies of player contracts to franchise valuations, revealing how money drives the strategy behind the game you love.

This isn’t just another recap show. Whether it’s breaking down a blockbuster trade, analyzing the ripple effects of a record-setting contract, or unpacking how new media partnerships will change the way fans watch, Moneyballers connects the dots between the business of the NFL and the action on the field. Episodes drop every Tuesday + Thursday, giving you a fresh look at the weekend’s games through the lens of the league’s economics. Key takeaways each episode:

Exclusive insights into the league’s financial strategies
Analysis of high-profile trades, contracts, and team-building moves
Updates on media partnerships and the NFL’s global expansion

If you’ve ever wondered what makes the NFL the financial powerhouse it is today — and how those boardroom decisions shape what happens on the field — this is the show for you. Follow us on X @stands_life, Instagram @litsnetwork, TikTok @lifeinthestands, and YouTube @lifeinthestands!

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Exclusive insights into the league’s financial strategies
Analysis of high-profile trades, contracts, and team-building moves
Updates on media partnerships and the NFL’s global expansion

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The Dollars, Deals, and Drama Behind NFL Stadiums

MoneyBallers | Breakdown on Contracts, Media Deals, Franchise Values, and the Business of the NFL

12 minutes

1 month ago

The Dollars, Deals, and Drama Behind NFL Stadiums

When an NFL team unveils shiny renderings of its new billion-dollar home, the first question fans should ask is simple: who’s paying for it? In this episode, Zach Quinn digs into the business blueprint behind America’s football cathedrals — how public-private partnerships are structured, why cities agree to fund them, and what those cost splits really look like once the bonds, taxes, and naming rights come into play.

From the Tennessee Titans’ record-setting $2.1B stadium deal in Nashville to the Commanders’ new D.C. development and the Bears’ ambitious Arlington Heights plan, we break down which projects are thriving, which ones are stalled, and why voters in places like Kansas City are starting to push back. You’ll also hear what makes success stories like SoFi and Mercedes-Benz Stadium tick — and why the “right” deal often has less to do with football and more to do with real estate, leverage, and politics.

If you love getting behind the construction fence to see how the money really moves, follow us on X, TikTok, and Instagram (all linked in our bio) — and please drop a rating and review to help more fans discover the show. We appreciate the support!