What Playing In Empty Stadiums Will Cost Every NFL Franchise
See what each team stands to lose if fans can't attend games.
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Questions are already swirling around the upcoming NFL season. After both the Big 10 and Pac 12 announced they would delay the start of their seasons, it’s clear that playing football this fall is not a foregone conclusion. On top of concerns about the safety of players, personnel and staff during a fall surge in coronavirus cases, teams are also facing seriously reduced profit margins in playing in front of empty stadiums. While TV rights are still the big driver of revenue, franchises are going to take a massive hit on their margins without having an opportunity to sell everything from jerseys to hot dogs to the fans who show up to see it live.
So which NFL teams stand to take the biggest hit? Here’s a look at how the franchises could suffer if fan attendance is wiped out because of the coronavirus pandemic.
32. Las Vegas Raiders (Previously the Oakland Raiders)
- Average attendance: 52,549
- Average ticket price: $114.18
- Revenue per home game: $44.63 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $48 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $38.63 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $309 million
Annual revenue: $357 million
Editor’s note: Figures from the 2019 season in Oakland
31. Los Angeles Chargers
- Average attendance: 31,750
- Average ticket price: $228.35
- Revenue per home game: $46.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $58 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $39.63 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $317 million
Annual revenue: $375 million
Editor’s note: Figures from Dignity Sports Park, the 2019 home of the Chargers
30. Cincinnati Bengals
- Average attendance: 47,179
- Average ticket price: $127.18
- Revenue per home game: $47.50 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $48 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $332 million
Annual revenue: $380 million
29. Detroit Lions
- Average attendance: 61,342
- Average ticket price: $114.11
- Revenue per home game: $48.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $56 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.13 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $329 million
Annual revenue: $385 million
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28. Buffalo Bills
- Average attendance: 68,839
- Average ticket price: $96.24
- Revenue per home game: $48.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6.63 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $53 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.63 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $333 million
Annual revenue: $386 million
27. Indianapolis Colts
- Average attendance: 61,110
- Average ticket price: $120.68
- Revenue per home game: $49.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.38 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $59 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $334 million
Annual revenue: $393 million
26. Tennessee Titans
- Average attendance: 64,509
- Average ticket price: $106.57
- Revenue per home game: $49.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6.88 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $55 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $42.38 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $339 million
Annual revenue: $394 million
25. Cleveland Browns
- Average attendance: 67,431
- Average ticket price: $98.25
- Revenue per home game: $49.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6.63 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $53 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $43.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $346 million
Annual revenue: $399 million
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23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (tie)
- Average attendance: 51,898
- Average ticket price: $130.06
- Revenue per home game: $50 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $54 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $43.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $346 million
Annual revenue: $400 million
23. Arizona Cardinals (tie)
- Average attendance: 61,323
- Average ticket price: $118.23
- Revenue per home game: $50 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $58 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $42.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $342 million
Annual revenue: $400 million
22. Los Angeles Rams
- Average attendance: 71,229
- Average ticket price: $124.60
- Revenue per home game: $50.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $8.88 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $71 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $330 million
Annual revenue: $401 million
Editor’s note: Figures from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the 2019 home of the Rams
21. Kansas City Chiefs
- Average attendance: 73,465
- Average ticket price: $102.09
- Revenue per home game: $51.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.50 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $60 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $43.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $350 million
Annual revenue: $410 million
19. Jacksonville Jaguars (tie)
- Average attendance: 63,085
- Average ticket price: $120.87
- Revenue per home game: $53 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.63 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $61 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.38 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $363 million
Annual revenue: $424 million
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19. Carolina Panthers (tie)
- Average attendance: 72,220
- Average ticket price: $131.54
- Revenue per home game: $53 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.50 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $76 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $43.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $348 million
Annual revenue: $424 million
18. Minnesota Vikings
- Average attendance: 66,849
- Average ticket price: $132.76
- Revenue per home game: $53.38 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $8.88 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $71 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $44.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $356 million
Annual revenue: $427 million
17. Baltimore Ravens
- Average attendance: 70,627
- Average ticket price: $130.97
- Revenue per home game: $54.75 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $74 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $364 million
Annual revenue: $438 million
15. Pittsburgh Steelers (tie)
- Average attendance: 62,237
- Average ticket price: $144.61
- Revenue per home game: $54.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $72 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.88 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $367 million
Annual revenue: $439 million
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15. Seattle Seahawks (tie)
- Average attendance: 68,990
- Average ticket price: $119.58
- Revenue per home game: $54.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $8.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $66 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.63 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $373 million
Annual revenue: $439 million
14. New Orleans Saints
- Average attendance: 73,082
- Average ticket price: $119.73
- Revenue per home game: $55.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $8.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $70 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.38 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $371 million
Annual revenue: $441 million
13. Miami Dolphins
- Average attendance: 63,067
- Average ticket price: $144.69
- Revenue per home game: $55.38 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.13 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $73 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $370 million
Annual revenue: $443 million
12. Denver Broncos
- Average attendance: 75,937
- Average ticket price: $131.69
- Revenue per home game: $55.75 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $10 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $80 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $366 million
Annual revenue: $446 million
11. Chicago Bears
- Average attendance: 61,916
- Average ticket price: $151.41
- Revenue per home game: $56.63 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.38 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $75 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $47.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $378 million
Annual revenue: $453 million
10. Green Bay Packers
- Average attendance: 77,845
- Average ticket price: $118.83
- Revenue per home game: $57 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $74 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $47.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $382 million
Annual revenue: $456 million
9. Atlanta Falcons
- Average attendance: 71,601
- Average ticket price: $130.93
- Revenue per home game: $57.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.38 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $75 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $47.88 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $383 million
Annual revenue: $458 million
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8. New York Jets
- Average attendance: 78,523
- Average ticket price: $130.54
- Revenue per home game: $59.38 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $10.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $82 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $49.13 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $393 million
Annual revenue: $475 million
7. Philadelphia Eagles
- Average attendance: 69,783
- Average ticket price: $139.72
- Revenue per home game: $60.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $78 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $50.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $404 million
Annual revenue: $482 million
6. San Francisco 49ers
- Average attendance: 70,305
- Average ticket price: $138.68
- Revenue per home game: $61.50 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $78 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $51.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $414 million
Annual revenue: $492 million
5. Washington Football Team
- Average attendance: 65,488
- Average ticket price: $148.88
- Revenue per home game: $61.63 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $78 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $51.88 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $415 million
Annual revenue: $493 million
4. Houston Texans
- Average attendance: 71,793
- Average ticket price: $130.58
- Revenue per home game: $62.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.38 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $75 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $52.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $422 million
Annual revenue: $497 million
3. New York Giants
- Average attendance: 74,664
- Average ticket price: $162.39
- Revenue per home game: $64.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $12.13 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $97 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $52.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $422 million
Annual revenue: $519 million
2. New England Patriots
- Average attendance: 65,753
- Average ticket price: $197.71
- Revenue per home game: $75 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $13 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $104 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $62 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $496 million
Annual revenue: $600 million
1. Dallas Cowboys
- Average attendance: 90,929
- Average ticket price: $148.47
- Revenue per home game: $118.75 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $13.50 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $108 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $105.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $842 million
Annual revenue: $950 million
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Methodology: In order to find what a season played in empty stadiums would cost each franchise, GOBankingRates looked at Forbes’ team evaluations for the National Football League. Using these reports and attendance reports for the 2019-20 season from ESPN, GOBankingRates found the following data points to measure the revenue each franchise will lose out on in one season without fan attendance: (1) yearly revenue, (2) revenue per home game, (3) yearly gate receipts, (4) gate receipts per home game, (5) average attendance, (6) average ticket price per home game, (7) yearly food and merchandise revenue, (8) food and merchandise revenue per home game. All data was collected on and is up to date as of April 20, 2020.
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Joel Anderson
Joel Anderson is a business and finance writer with over a decade of experience writing about the wide world of finance. Based in Los Angeles, he specializes in writing about the financial markets, stocks, macroeconomic concepts and focuses on helping make complex financial concepts digestible for the retail investor.
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Questions are already swirling around the upcoming NFL season. After both the Big 10 and Pac 12 announced they would delay the start of their seasons, it’s clear that playing football this fall is not a foregone conclusion. On top of concerns about the safety of players, personnel and staff during a fall surge in coronavirus cases, teams are also facing seriously reduced profit margins in playing in front of empty stadiums. While TV rights are still the big driver of revenue, franchises are going to take a massive hit on their margins without having an opportunity to sell everything from jerseys to hot dogs to the fans who show up to see it live.
So which NFL teams stand to take the biggest hit? Here’s a look at how the franchises could suffer if fan attendance is wiped out because of the coronavirus pandemic.
32. Las Vegas Raiders (Previously the Oakland Raiders)
- Average attendance: 52,549
- Average ticket price: $114.18
- Revenue per home game: $44.63 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $48 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $38.63 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $309 million
Annual revenue: $357 million
Editor’s note: Figures from the 2019 season in Oakland
31. Los Angeles Chargers
- Average attendance: 31,750
- Average ticket price: $228.35
- Revenue per home game: $46.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $58 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $39.63 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $317 million
Annual revenue: $375 million
Editor’s note: Figures from Dignity Sports Park, the 2019 home of the Chargers
30. Cincinnati Bengals
- Average attendance: 47,179
- Average ticket price: $127.18
- Revenue per home game: $47.50 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $48 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $332 million
Annual revenue: $380 million
29. Detroit Lions
- Average attendance: 61,342
- Average ticket price: $114.11
- Revenue per home game: $48.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $56 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.13 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $329 million
Annual revenue: $385 million
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28. Buffalo Bills
- Average attendance: 68,839
- Average ticket price: $96.24
- Revenue per home game: $48.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6.63 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $53 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.63 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $333 million
Annual revenue: $386 million
27. Indianapolis Colts
- Average attendance: 61,110
- Average ticket price: $120.68
- Revenue per home game: $49.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.38 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $59 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $334 million
Annual revenue: $393 million
26. Tennessee Titans
- Average attendance: 64,509
- Average ticket price: $106.57
- Revenue per home game: $49.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6.88 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $55 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $42.38 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $339 million
Annual revenue: $394 million
25. Cleveland Browns
- Average attendance: 67,431
- Average ticket price: $98.25
- Revenue per home game: $49.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6.63 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $53 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $43.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $346 million
Annual revenue: $399 million
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23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (tie)
- Average attendance: 51,898
- Average ticket price: $130.06
- Revenue per home game: $50 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $6.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $54 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $43.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $346 million
Annual revenue: $400 million
23. Arizona Cardinals (tie)
- Average attendance: 61,323
- Average ticket price: $118.23
- Revenue per home game: $50 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $58 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $42.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $342 million
Annual revenue: $400 million
22. Los Angeles Rams
- Average attendance: 71,229
- Average ticket price: $124.60
- Revenue per home game: $50.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $8.88 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $71 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $41.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $330 million
Annual revenue: $401 million
Editor’s note: Figures from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the 2019 home of the Rams
21. Kansas City Chiefs
- Average attendance: 73,465
- Average ticket price: $102.09
- Revenue per home game: $51.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.50 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $60 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $43.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $350 million
Annual revenue: $410 million
19. Jacksonville Jaguars (tie)
- Average attendance: 63,085
- Average ticket price: $120.87
- Revenue per home game: $53 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $7.63 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $61 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.38 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $363 million
Annual revenue: $424 million
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19. Carolina Panthers (tie)
- Average attendance: 72,220
- Average ticket price: $131.54
- Revenue per home game: $53 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.50 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $76 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $43.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $348 million
Annual revenue: $424 million
18. Minnesota Vikings
- Average attendance: 66,849
- Average ticket price: $132.76
- Revenue per home game: $53.38 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $8.88 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $71 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $44.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $356 million
Annual revenue: $427 million
17. Baltimore Ravens
- Average attendance: 70,627
- Average ticket price: $130.97
- Revenue per home game: $54.75 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $74 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $364 million
Annual revenue: $438 million
15. Pittsburgh Steelers (tie)
- Average attendance: 62,237
- Average ticket price: $144.61
- Revenue per home game: $54.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $72 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.88 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $367 million
Annual revenue: $439 million
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15. Seattle Seahawks (tie)
- Average attendance: 68,990
- Average ticket price: $119.58
- Revenue per home game: $54.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $8.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $66 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.63 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $373 million
Annual revenue: $439 million
14. New Orleans Saints
- Average attendance: 73,082
- Average ticket price: $119.73
- Revenue per home game: $55.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $8.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $70 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.38 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $371 million
Annual revenue: $441 million
13. Miami Dolphins
- Average attendance: 63,067
- Average ticket price: $144.69
- Revenue per home game: $55.38 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.13 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $73 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $46.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $370 million
Annual revenue: $443 million
12. Denver Broncos
- Average attendance: 75,937
- Average ticket price: $131.69
- Revenue per home game: $55.75 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $10 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $80 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $45.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $366 million
Annual revenue: $446 million
11. Chicago Bears
- Average attendance: 61,916
- Average ticket price: $151.41
- Revenue per home game: $56.63 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.38 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $75 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $47.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $378 million
Annual revenue: $453 million
10. Green Bay Packers
- Average attendance: 77,845
- Average ticket price: $118.83
- Revenue per home game: $57 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $74 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $47.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $382 million
Annual revenue: $456 million
9. Atlanta Falcons
- Average attendance: 71,601
- Average ticket price: $130.93
- Revenue per home game: $57.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.38 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $75 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $47.88 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $383 million
Annual revenue: $458 million
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8. New York Jets
- Average attendance: 78,523
- Average ticket price: $130.54
- Revenue per home game: $59.38 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $10.25 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $82 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $49.13 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $393 million
Annual revenue: $475 million
7. Philadelphia Eagles
- Average attendance: 69,783
- Average ticket price: $139.72
- Revenue per home game: $60.25 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $78 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $50.50 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $404 million
Annual revenue: $482 million
6. San Francisco 49ers
- Average attendance: 70,305
- Average ticket price: $138.68
- Revenue per home game: $61.50 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $78 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $51.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $414 million
Annual revenue: $492 million
5. Washington Football Team
- Average attendance: 65,488
- Average ticket price: $148.88
- Revenue per home game: $61.63 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.75 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $78 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $51.88 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $415 million
Annual revenue: $493 million
4. Houston Texans
- Average attendance: 71,793
- Average ticket price: $130.58
- Revenue per home game: $62.13 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $9.38 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $75 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $52.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $422 million
Annual revenue: $497 million
3. New York Giants
- Average attendance: 74,664
- Average ticket price: $162.39
- Revenue per home game: $64.88 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $12.13 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $97 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $52.75 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $422 million
Annual revenue: $519 million
2. New England Patriots
- Average attendance: 65,753
- Average ticket price: $197.71
- Revenue per home game: $75 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $13 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $104 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $62 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $496 million
Annual revenue: $600 million
1. Dallas Cowboys
- Average attendance: 90,929
- Average ticket price: $148.47
- Revenue per home game: $118.75 million
- Gate receipts per home game: $13.50 million
- Yearly gate receipts: $108 million
- Food and merchandise revenue per home game: $105.25 million
- Yearly food and merchandise revenue: $842 million
Annual revenue: $950 million
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Methodology: In order to find what a season played in empty stadiums would cost each franchise, GOBankingRates looked at Forbes’ team evaluations for the National Football League. Using these reports and attendance reports for the 2019-20 season from ESPN, GOBankingRates found the following data points to measure the revenue each franchise will lose out on in one season without fan attendance: (1) yearly revenue, (2) revenue per home game, (3) yearly gate receipts, (4) gate receipts per home game, (5) average attendance, (6) average ticket price per home game, (7) yearly food and merchandise revenue, (8) food and merchandise revenue per home game. All data was collected on and is up to date as of April 20, 2020.
About the Author
Joel Anderson
Joel Anderson is a business and finance writer with over a decade of experience writing about the wide world of finance. Based in Los Angeles, he specializes in writing about the financial markets, stocks, macroeconomic concepts and focuses on helping make complex financial concepts digestible for the retail investor.
