Green Bay, WI — In a shocking twist that has the internet buzzing, the Green Bay Packers have reportedly rejected a multi-million dollar ad proposal from none other than Elon Musk’s Tesla — and the reason has fans and critics alike nodding in stunned agreement.
According to multiple sources close to the team’s executive leadership, Tesla approached the Packers organization earlier this year with an aggressive sponsorship offer aimed at securing premium ad placement inside Lambeau Field. The package, rumored to be worth upwards of $15 million, included digital signage, LED ribbon displays, and even a proposed halftime “Tesla Drive Challenge.”
But Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy pulled the plug.
“We’re a community-owned team with deep ties to Wisconsin values. When it comes to partnerships, we prioritize authenticity and long-term alignment with who we are,” Murphy said in a private press briefing that quickly leaked to media outlets.
that’s not all. Murphy reportedly raised ethical concerns about Tesla’s brand image under Musk’s leadership, citing controversial labor practices, erratic corporate behavior, and the billionaire’s increasingly polarizing social media presence.
“Lambeau Field is a symbol of tradition, legacy, and trust. We’re not selling out for hype or headlines,” Murphy added. “Especially not to someone who can tweet the stock price into chaos by lunchtime.”
Social media erupted within minutes.
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“Packers just gave Elon the coldest L since Cybertruck’s window test.”
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“Murphy choosing Midwest loyalty over Musk madness — respect!”
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“Wisconsin values > billionaire ego.”
While Elon Musk has yet to respond publicly, insiders say he was “furious” and considered pulling Tesla’s ad dollars from other NFL stadiums in retaliation. Whether that threat materializes or fizzles remains to be seen.
What’s clear, though, is that the Packers aren’t playing Musk’s game. In a league increasingly driven by commercialism, Green Bay just reminded the world what it means to stay rooted in principle — even if it means walking away from one of the richest men on Earth.
