Stadium Financing | Sports Facility Financing

Stadium & Sports Facility Financing

For both USA and International Projects – Stadiums, Arenas, Sports Complexes and Mixed-Use Sports Districts

For $1MM (USD) to $5 Billion (USD) and Larger Sports Facility Funding Requests

The network we have developed over the last 26 years is comprised of many Funders.

Stadium Financing: Stadiums, arenas and sports complexes are large, complex projects that usually draw on several sources of capital at once, such as team or owner equity, public contributions, and private debt supported by contracted revenue. Commercial Funding International, LLC ("CFI") helps owners, teams, developers and public-private partnerships secure stadium financing and sports facility financing through our network of Funders.

At a Glance:

Funding Amounts: $1MM to $5 Billion (USD) and larger; preference for $10MM and larger; $10MM minimum for projects outside the USA.
Geographic Area: USA and USA-friendly countries worldwide.
Project Types: Stadiums, arenas, training facilities, youth and amateur sports complexes, renovations and mixed-use sports and entertainment districts.
Typical Terms: 7.5% to 10%+ interest; 20 to 30 year amortization.
Leverage: Up to 75% senior debt; up to 90% combined with equity from our network.
Final Terms: Determined by project, loan amount and findings during formal underwriting.

Sports Facility Projects We Can Consider:

Stadiums and Arenas: New construction or major renovation of professional, minor league and collegiate venues.
Sports Complexes: Multi-field, indoor and tournament facilities for youth and amateur sports.
Training and Practice Facilities: Team headquarters, performance centers and practice fields.
Mixed-Use Sports Districts: Hotels, retail, office and residential built around a venue.
Renovations and Upgrades: Seating, premium spaces, video boards and other improvements.

Types of Capital Available:

Project Finance: Long-term debt sized to contracted revenue, such as naming rights, premium seating, concessions and leases.
Construction Loans: Funding for construction of the venue and related development.
Bridge Loans: Short-term capital until permanent financing or public funds are in place. See Bridge Loans.
Mezzanine Financing: Subordinate capital to fill the gap between senior debt and sponsor equity.
Joint Venture Equity: Equity partners from our network. See Joint Ventures.

What Our Funders Look For:

Contracted Revenue: Team or tenant leases, naming rights, sponsorships, premium seating and other contracts. Our Funders can also factor in the NOI forecast of a pre-revenue project.
Public and Private Support: Any public contributions, tax incentives or land agreements, and the status of each.
Site and Entitlements: Site control, zoning and permits.
Budget and Schedule: A detailed total project cost and construction timeline.
Sponsor Strength: Track record, management team and equity contribution.

Whether it be an early-stage or an advanced project, the project needs to make sense. Our goal is to structure a deal that makes sense for everyone. To learn more, see Real Estate Developments, Joint Ventures and Commercial Loans.

Stadium and Sports Facility Financing FAQ

What size stadium and sports facility projects does CFI finance?
Our Funders consider requests from $1MM to $5 Billion (USD) and larger. We prefer projects of $10MM and larger, and the minimum for projects outside the USA is $10MM.

Do you finance new stadiums and arenas?
Yes. Our Funders consider new construction and major renovation of stadiums and arenas, as well as sports complexes, training facilities and mixed-use sports districts.

Can private financing work alongside public funding?
Yes. Many sports facilities combine public contributions with private debt and equity. Our Funders will want to know the status of any public commitments.

What are typical terms for stadium financing?
Terms are determined by the project, the loan amount and findings during formal underwriting. Typical ranges are 7.5% to 10%+ interest, 20 to 30 year amortization and up to 75% senior debt. Combined with equity from our network, total funding can reach up to 90% of the capital stack.

Do you finance sports facilities outside the USA?
Yes, in USA-friendly countries worldwide, with a $10MM minimum for international projects.

What do I need to send to get started?
Please email a 1 to 5 page Executive Overview covering the venue, its contracted revenue, any public support, total project cost, the amount requested and the sponsor team, or feel free to call us first at (503) 245-2789.

BROKER INQUIRIES ARE WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED. Please see our Referral Program.

IMPORTANT: If you are serious about securing funding, please email us a 1 to 5 page Executive Overview or feel free to call us first. You can also reach us through our Contact Us page.

Commercial Funding International, LLC
Mr. Jerry O'Neill, Managing Member
1703 S Oak Grove Ave., Springfield, MO 65804

"Real. Smart. Funding Solutions."

Office: (503) 245-2789
E-mail: ajoneill@commercialfundinginternational.com

Commercial Funding International and CFI are a Trademarks of Commercial Funding International, LLC.