6 Football Community Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 1st, 2023
Start A Football Community

Here are some real life success stories of starting a football community:

1. Chief in the North Newsletter ($48K/year)

The Chief in the North Newsletter is a Substack publication that provides in-depth analysis and insights into the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL.

Seth Keysor, a longtime football fan and writer, started the Chief in the North Newsletter as a way to provide in-depth analysis of the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL. With over 5,500 subscribers in less than two years, the newsletter has become a legitimate side income of over $4,000 a month for Keysor. By offering unique insights and bypassing clickbait, Keysor has attracted a loyal following of diehard fans.

How much they make: $48K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
Current team size: 0

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How I Started A NFL Newsletter That Earns $4K/Month [Side Hustle]

A sports writer launched a newsletter that now has over 5,500 subscribers in under 2 years and generates a legitimate side income of over $4,000 a month, with a subscription fee of $12 a year or $2 a month, by providing in-depth analysis for diehard Kansas City Chiefs and NFL fans.

About
Seth started Chief in the North Newsletter over 1 year ago
Revenue
Seth grew the business to $4K/month
Read by 3,869 founders

2. WordPress.com

Create a free website or build a blog with ease on WordPress.com. Dozens of free, customizable, mobile-ready designs and themes. Free hosting and support.

Where they're located: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Website traffic: 333M/month

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Learn more about starting a football community:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a football community?
-> Pros and cons of a football community

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established football community
-> Marketing ideas for a football community

Other resources

4. Tumblr

Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Website traffic: 328M/month

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5. NFL

The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more.

Where they're located: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Website traffic: 29.8M/month