Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)

Pirates fans have brought the chant into unconventional spaces—like an All‑American Rejects concert in a Sheetz parking lot—voicing their dissatisfaction with owner Bob Nutting despite being miles from PNC Park  Back at home games, especially during poor performances, chants of “Sell the team!” erupt throughout PNC Park. In one instance, frustrated fans even hired planes to fly over with messages like: “YOU SUCK AT THIS BOB. SELL THE @#$% TEAM

Washington Nationals

During one particularly dismal 2025 season, a young fan—a mere 11-year-old—was among those chanting “sell the team”, reflecting widespread disillusionment with ownership amid severe underperformance

Oakland Athletics (MLB)

Fans of the A’s have used “Sell the Team” as a protest against the franchise’s relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas. In 2023, chants erupted during what was dubbed a “reverse boycott,” with fans in the Coliseum chanting “Sell the team!” and “Stay in Oakland” in unison Similar protests continued into the team’s final seasons in Oakland, where chants took on a more anguished tone—described as “plaintive wails, like desperate pleas from the bottom of a well”

Dallas Cowboys (NFL)

Even in football, the chant has appeared in unexpected moments. During a recent practice amid a heated contract dispute with star Micah Parsons, fans held a sign reading “sell the team!”, a direct jab at owner Jerry Jones. Jones’ stunned reaction captured the sentiment: frustration at his handling of the situation and player relations #

Sheffield Wednesday (EFL Championship)

In England, protests have also turned to direct chants—notably, Sheffield Wednesday fans are demanding the club’s owner, Dejphon Chansiri, step down. Although the phrase “sell the team” isn’t quoted verbatim, their banners, delayed entry protests, and chants urging Chansiri to sell the club reflect the same sentiment