City of Cleveland Fights to Keep The Browns

Hello and a huge welcome to all of our new readers! Pumped to have you here.

We’re only nine days into 2025, but the sports law world has been working overtime with no signs of slowing down.

Each newsletter focuses on one major sports law story (with additional conversation starters). For the next two editions, we’ll examine two pro sports teams battling uncertainty amid legal action — the Cleveland Browns and San Diego Padres.

Part I: uncertain stadium location ft. the Cleveland Browns — below.

Part II: uncertain ownership control ft. the San Deigo Padres — next week.

Let’s dive in:

Where Will The Cleveland Browns Call Home?