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Every reported figure in the The NFL file, each carrying its source line and the date the figure was captured. Hover any evidence bullet for the citation link.
Reported figures
NFL national TV deals (2023-2033)
3 yr~$113B total
~$10B/year across CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN/ABC, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+; each team receives equal share regardless of market size
[Acquired NFL episode + public disclosures] · as of 2023
- David:The NFL negotiated 113 billion dollars in media rights over 11 years. That is just the national TV rights. It doesn't include local media, stadium revenue, merchandise, or sponsorships. Every single team gets the same share.[Acquired NFL, ch. The TV deals]
Dallas Cowboys franchise value (2024)
2 yr~$10B
most valuable sports franchise in the world; the Cowboys' value is partly a function of every other team's performance being managed to create a compelling product
[Forbes 2024] · as of 2024
Super Bowl LVIII viewers (2024)
2 yr~123M
most-watched US broadcast in history; the NFL has produced 19 of the 20 most-watched US broadcasts of all time
[Nielsen 2024] · as of 2024-02
Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961
65 yrPassed
provides antitrust exemption allowing sports leagues to negotiate pooled national TV rights — the legal foundation of NFL revenue sharing
[US Code + Acquired NFL episode] · as of 1961
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