Which of the following is NOT a typical revenue source for professional sport teams?

• A. Franchise relocation fees
• B. Media contracts
• C. Gate receipts
• D. Licensing and merchandising revenue

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how teams monetize their business beyond game-day play. Professional teams typically rely on ongoing, repeatable revenue streams: money from broadcasting rights through media contracts, income from ticket sales at games (gate receipts), and revenue from licensing and merchandising of branded gear. These sources provide steady, predictable cash flow that supports operations year after year.

Franchise relocation fees, by contrast, are not a regular income stream. They’re tied to moving a team to a different market and are usually negotiated with the league or others; they’re not part of normal operating revenue you earn from existing fans, broadcasts, or merchandise. That makes relocation fees not a typical revenue source for professional sports teams.