The NFL's 33rd Franchise

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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

Football

Business,

Sports

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The NFL's 33rd Franchise

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

10 minutes

3 weeks ago

The NFL's 33rd Franchise

What if the NFL didn’t stop at 32? What if, by 2030, there were 33 or even 34 teams? It sounds like fantasy, but the league is already studying what expansion might look like — and the price tag is staggering. In this episode, Zach breaks down the billion-dollar blueprint behind adding a new franchise: the expansion fees, the stadium politics, and the logistical puzzle of building an NFL team from scratch.

You’ll learn how the economics really work — why it could cost $8–10 billion just to join the club, which cities and countries could realistically host the next team, and how the league would handle expansion drafts, media rights, and the delicate balance of parity. From San Antonio to London, Toronto to Berlin, every possible market has pros, cons, and major financial stakes. Because expansion isn’t just about football — it’s about control, growth, and global ambition.

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