Economic and Tax Opportunities for Owners as NFL Opens Doors to Private Equity - McDermott Will & Emery

Economic and Tax Opportunities for Owners as NFL Opens Doors to Private Equity

Overview


The National Football League (NFL) is the latest major US professional sports league to allow private equity ownership, providing an influx of capital welcomed by many NFL owners and others with a financial interest in the success of the NFL.

In this article, Thomas P. Conaghan, Patrick J. McCurry, and Greg C. Berson highlight the opportunities for private equity to invest in NFL teams and the potential financial benefits for both owners and the league.