Supreme Turf to Lavish Turquoise: NFL Owners Rule the Seas On Off-Seasons

In the football off-season, NFL owners switch from the rough and tumble of the gridiron to the serenity and luxury of the sea. This exclusive yet growing club of NFL team owners is commissioning some of the most exquisite superyachts in existence, turning heads in harbors worldwide.

For instance, the Shahid Khan owned, 122-meter Lürssen yacht Kismet, was one of the most discussed builds of 2024. With extraordinary living spaces such as a semi-underwater indoor cinema and a Balinese spa, it’s no wonder she became highly talked about. Capturing the opulence of Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors in her main saloon, Kismet was crowned at the 2025 BOAT International Design and Innovation Awards. Her charter fee is testament to her grandeur, asking an eye-watering €3,000,000 per week.

The list of high-end superyacht owners does not end with Khan. Arthur Blank, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons, took delivery of two considerable superyachts over the last few years. The staggering 90-meter Oceanco DreAMBoat (now Shodan) was delivered in 2019, and swiftly followed by its 111-meter successor in 2022. These yachts further cement the status and power that these team owners have, not just on land, but also at sea.

The luxury, the extravagance, and the sheer size of these superyachts signify more than individual wealth. They are manifestations of their esteemed stand in society, their triumphs in the field, and their unending affinity towards the mystery and soothing calmness of the sea. Each NFL owner’s superyacht tells a story, capturing the essence of their personality, and telegraphs their achievements in the most flamboyant of ways.