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Packers Shareholders Seek Ticket Access
Longtime Packers fan wonders if team's unique ownership structure grants shareholders special game day privileges.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 5:55am
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A Green Bay Packers fan has raised questions about whether the team's shareholders are entitled to special access or ticket privileges for home games at Lambeau Field. The Packers are the only publicly-owned franchise in the NFL, with over 360,000 shareholders, and this unique ownership structure has led some fans to wonder if it confers any special benefits.
Why it matters
The Packers' community-based ownership model is a point of pride for many fans, but it also raises questions about how that ownership translates to gameday experiences and access. Clarifying the rights and privileges of Packers shareholders could help manage fan expectations and ensure the team's unique structure is properly understood.
The details
The Packers are structured as a publicly-owned, non-profit corporation, with shares available for purchase by the general public. However, these shares do not confer the same rights as traditional stock ownership, such as a claim on the team's profits or a say in major decisions. Packers shareholders receive an annual report, can attend the team's shareholders meeting, and get to vote on the board of directors, but they do not receive any special ticket privileges or access to games.
- The Packers have been publicly owned since 1923.
The players
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team in the United States.
What they’re saying
“Shareholders don't get any special ticket privileges or access. The Packers' unique ownership structure is more about civic pride and participation than it is about individual shareholder benefits.”
— LeRoy Butler, Former Packers Player
The takeaway
While the Packers' community-based ownership model is a point of pride, it does not confer any special gameday privileges to shareholders. Packers fans should understand the limitations of share ownership in order to manage their expectations around ticket access and team involvement.
