Tax breaks for all or tax breaks for none.
Yes the taxpayers will pay because the revenue lost will be made up elsewhere.
Arlington, TX provided some taxpayer assistance for both thr Rangers and Cowboys stadiums. However, the team owners carried the bulk of the debt . The Rangers paid off the debt ahead of time, and the Cowboys are expected to follow suit.
The owners have to have some skin in the game as demonstrated here
I’m afraid you’re right on this.