Some of the wealthiest people in the world own American sports teams and routinely invest millions of dollars into United States politics. Ahead of the US midterm elections, Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson examines the financial motivations behind these significant political expenditures. Through an exploration titled "Game Theory," the reporting tracks the flow of money to explain why these sports figures allocate millions to political causes.
Game Theory: Why do US sports owners spend millions on politics?
Game Theory
Why US Sports Owners Spend Millions on Politics
US sports team owners include some of the wealthiest people in the world, and many spend millions of dollars on US politics. But why? Ahead of the US midterm elections, Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson follows the money to explore why sports owners spend millions on politics.
Published On 29 Oct 2026
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