MrBeast Claims He Bought the NFL—Drops YouTuber Into Every Team!
Move over, Roger Goodell—MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) just crashed the NFL with the audacity of a viral blockbuster. In a jaw-dropping new promo video, he announces he’s the sole owner of the league, declares an extra roster spot for a YouTuber on every team, and even “signs” stars like Dude Perfect and iShowSpeed. Talk about touchdown-level theatrics!
The video opens with MrBeast alongside NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at what appears to be a real press conference. Goodell deadpans, “Today marks a historic first—the NFL is now under the ownership of one individual, Jimmy Donaldson, MrBeast.”
MrBeast follows up with swagger: “That’s right—I officially own the NFL… and I’m giving the 54th roster spot to a YouTuber!”
Next, we see creators like Dude Perfect, iShowSpeed, Haley Baylee, and Brooke Monk being “drafted” to teams and attending training camps—and yes, it is as wild as it sounds.
Relax, NFL fans—MrBeast didn’t actually buy the league. This was a spectacular PR stunt to launch YouTube’s first-ever free, live NFL broadcast on September 5, 2025. The Week 1 showdown between the Chargers and the Chiefs will be streamed from São Paulo—completely gratis.
The promo rolls out a dream lineup of YouTube stars—Dude Perfect, Sketch, Valkyrae, Adam W, iShowSpeed, Haley Kalil, Ben Azelart, Hannah Stocking, Clix, Celine Dept, and Brooke Monk—collectively bringing nearly 695 million subscribers to the fantasy “creator league.”
This clip is a masterclass in modern marketing. MrBeast merges sports and internet culture, teasing a hilarious fantasy scenario while unveiling a historic moment: YouTube livestreaming an NFL game for the first time. Bold move. Game-changer.
Social media blew up with fans tweeting:
- “MrBeast owns the NFL? Now is the world upside down?”
- “Dude Perfect playing football—my childhood just collided with an NFL high!”
Others can’t wait: “This is wild—but I’m FOR IT.”
But the question echoing online: Will there ever actually be a YouTuber on an NFL roster?
Will this stunting spark more real-life creator-athlete crossovers? What surprises lie in the pre-game show, MrBeast’s in-game challenge, or post-game reveal? One thing’s certain: when MrBeast calls audacious, the internet listens.