Sports Teams Are Worth Billions—So Why Are Fans Paying More? | Damon Amendolara
Sports franchises are worth billions. Media-rights deals continue to soar. Private equity is pouring into professional sports. New stadiums are getting more expensive. So why does being a fan keep costing more? On this episode of Franchise Value, host Shana Orczyk Sissel, CEO and Founder of Banríon Capital Management and author of the soon-to-be-released Tough Minded, sits down with veteran sports broadcaster Damon Amendolara (D.A.), host on NFL Radio on SiriusXM, for a wide-ranging conversation about the extraordinary economics reshaping professional and college sports. The discussion begins in Buffalo, where D.A. gives his firsthand assessment of the new Highmark Stadium and tackles one of the most controversial questions in sports business: Should taxpayers be helping billionaires build stadiums? Despite his opposition to public stadium financing in principle, D.A. explains why he believes keeping the Bills in Western New York fundamentally changes the equation for Buffalo. From there, the conversation gets much bigger. Shana and D.A. examine skyrocketing franchise valuations, the growing influence of private equity, PSLs and rising ticket prices, the explosion in sports media-rights deals and the increasingly fragmented collection of streaming subscriptions fans need just to watch their teams. And then comes an even bigger question: Can the sports media boom continue if the next generation stops watching entire games? D.A. explores whether Gen Z's preference for clips, social media and shorter-form content could eventually challenge the enormous television and streaming deals helping drive franchise valuations higher. The conversation also turns to college sports, NIL, the transfer portal and whether attempts to impose new rules can repair a system D.A. describes as being in an “incredibly broken space.” From billion-dollar franchises and private equity to streaming, stadiums and the future of fandom, this episode asks a simple question at the center of the modern sports economy: Sports has never been worth more—but who ultimately pays for all that value? Franchise Value on Biz Talk Today TV. 🔗 Website: https://biztalktodaytv.com 📧 Contact on Email: [email protected] 📢 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CrossCheck Media Inc., Biz Talk Today TV (BTT), or their affiliated entities and distribution partners. Content produced by CrossCheck Media across video, audio, and digital platforms is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing presented should be construed as financial, investment, legal, tax, or gambling advice, nor as a recommendation to buy or sell any security, asset, wager, or strategy. All investments and wagers involve risk, including the possible loss of principal or money placed on a bet. Past performance and statistical analysis are not indicative of future results. Viewers and readers are solely responsible for their financial and wagering decisions and should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals where appropriate. Sports betting commentary is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Participants must comply with applicable laws and age requirements in their jurisdiction. #FranchiseValue #DamonAmendolara #ShanaSissel #SportsBusiness #SportsMedia #NFL #SiriusXM #BuffaloBills #HighmarkStadium #SportsInvesting #PrivateEquity #MediaRights #Streaming #SportsStreaming #SportsFinance #FranchiseValuations #StadiumFinancing #CreatorEconomy #CollegeFootball #NIL #BizTalkTodayTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices