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NFL and Pro Sports Costs Surge for Fans Amidst Shrinkflation

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The cost of watching professional sports, particularly the NFL, has significantly increased for fans since 2015, with ticket prices and subscription packages rising substantially. While the NFL's Sunday Ticket package has seen a price hike of 28.6% under YouTubeTV compared to its previous DirecTV offering, the number of games included has also decreased. This trend of rising costs and reduced value is impacting fan behavior, with many reporting budget overruns and some even dropping sports entirely due to the expense. AI

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NFL and Pro Sports Costs Surge for Fans Amidst Shrinkflation

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Joshua Hong ·

    Shrinkflation is coming for pro sports: The cost of watching the NFL jumped 28.6%—and attending a game 72%—since 2015

    To watch all the football action this season, you will need to open your wallet more—for less.

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