I'd venture in saying that the costs actually go to the taxpayer, as the government will simply cut on actually relevant things to build stadiums. As to who re

I'd venture in saying that the costs actually go to the taxpayer, as the government will simply cut on actually relevant things to build stadiums. As to who reaps the profits, I wouldn't neglect decision makers within governments, as usually the companies that are involved in building and promoting the whole thing have to be "friendly" to get the contract...