Forbes said it was $85 billion in 2016.
The only value that the NFL really has is as a fantasy way for Americans to momentarily leave behind the problems of day to day life. It’s a small escape from the humdrum and grind of daily life. With that gone, what value does the NFL have left? Not much. There is zero intrinsic value in watching grown men run and throw balls. They don’t produce anything of value other than escape.
Ask yourself what happens if the NFL franchise ‘bubble’ bursts? What if the 85-billion that Forbes talks about...is suddenly pushed to 20-billion? Toss in an NBA ‘bubble’ burst as well....what kind of Wall Street event occurs?