This archive report was first published on 20 May 2020.
Published on May 20, 2020, a Forbes magazine estimate revealed that NFL teams could lose a staggering $5.5 billion (5 billion euros, Sh550 billion) in stadium revenue if the 2020 campaign is played without any spectators.
The estimate, which equals 38 percent of total NFL revenue from the 2018 season, includes lost revenue from ticket sales, parking, sponsors, food and drinks, and souvenir sales.
With the league's 2020 schedule announced earlier this month, it remains uncertain whether fans will be able to attend games due to state shutdown regulations against large crowds and possible medical advances.
According to the estimate, the Dallas Cowboys would lose $621 million in stadium income, the highest among all NFL franchises, while the New England Patriots would lose $315 million from their total revenues of $600 million.
The absence of spectators would hit some teams harder than others, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expected to experience a major jump in ticket sales and associated income after signing six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady.
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders, set to move into new stadiums, are expected to see vast boosts in ticket sales and associated income.
