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The $14 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict: Implications for the NFL’s Credit Rating and Future Financial Stability

The recent verdict in the Sunday Ticket case has significant implications for the NFL. If the Sunday Ticket provider is allowed to charge any price it wants, this could impact the league’s credit rating. Currently rated as A to A+, an upheld $14 billion verdict could influence how lenders view the NFL, according to Fitch Ratings.

The jury’s award of $14 billion is a significant amount that will closely be monitored by Fitch Ratings moving forward. If the verdict is upheld, each team will be responsible for over $440 million, which is more than twice the annual operating income of every NFL team except the Cowboys. This could pose challenges for some teams in meeting this financial obligation, potentially leading to more borrowing or selling minority stakes in the team.

However, there is hope for the NFL as they have the opportunity to appeal the verdict and buy more time to determine how to pay the money. While there is a possibility that the NFL could win the appeal, if it doesn’t, teams will need to find ways to come up with

Samantha Johnson

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