| Metric | NFL | UFC |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $841K–$2.9M | $115K–$402K |
| Est. yearly revenue | $10.1M–$35.3M | $1.4M–$4.8M |
| Per long-form video | $2,150–$7,530 | $856–$3,000 |
| Subscribers | 16.8M | 23.2M |
| Est. monthly views | 509.2M | 217.8M |
| Shorts share of views | 18% | 75% |
| Videos | 61,668 | 26,864 |
| Category | Fitness and health | Fitness and health |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $2–$7 | $2–$7 |
Where does the gap come from?
- NFL gets about 509.2M views a month versus 217.8M for UFC. Views are the main driver of the revenue gap.
- 75% of UFC's views come from Shorts (NFL: 18%). Shorts pay far less per 1,000 views than long-form videos.
Sponsorships, memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise and other income are not included. The real total is often higher than ad revenue alone.
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Who earns more, NFL or UFC?
NFL earns an estimated $841K–$2.9M a month from YouTube ads, about 7.3× UFC's estimated $115K–$402K.
How many subscribers do NFL and UFC have?
NFL has about 16.8M subscribers and UFC about 23.2M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →