The National Football League (NFL) is considering allowing private equity firms to purchase minority stakes in its teams. This decision, which could be approved as soon as next week, aligns the NFL with other major sports leagues such as the NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and NWSL, which have already implemented similar policies. The move is expected to provide liquidity to existing team owners and facilitate ongoing financial operations. NFL team owners are scheduled to meet in Minnesota on August 27 to potentially approve the measure before the regular season begins.
The NFL will soon allow private equity firms to buy minority stakes in its teams. This policy has already been implemented by the NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and NWSL, and it will 1) provide existing owners (both majority and minority) with liquidity and 2) help facilitate the continued… https://t.co/4phrrKT3Py
The NFL could approve the framework for private equity investment in franchises before the regular season starts. Owners will meet in Minnesota on Aug. 27 to potentially approve the measure. More from @_DavidRumsey ⬇️
Although late to the party, private equity is finally coming to the NFL. Wrote about it last month: https://t.co/4TIrfVXIVj