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

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

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

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:37:57 UTC.

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