Carlie Irsay-Gordon seems to be doing just about everything right in her first few months as the Colts\u2019 owner.<\/p>\n
Following the death of her father Jim Irsay in May<\/a>, Irsay-Gordon stepped up as the franchise\u2019s CEO and owner for the first time in 2025 after 13 seasons as the vice chair. Since taking the reins, she\u2019s been seen on the sidelines during games wearing a headset and holding a call sheet while listening to communication between coaches, coordinators and players. Her reasoning? To learn more and get the full picture of what goes on behind the scenes on game day as she\u2019s tasked with running the franchise and making decisions that involve millions and millions of dollars.<\/p>\n Irsay-Gordon\u2019s willingness to learn is, unfortunately, more of a rarity among other billionaire owners around professional sports. And as the Colts prepare to battle the Falcons on Sunday in Berlin, Germany, Irsay-Gordon made another move Saturday that all other owners should take note of. <\/p>\n Standing in front of Colts fans at a bar in Berlin, Irsay-Gordon grabbed a megaphone and announced the news\u2014in German, nonetheless\u2014that the next round of drinks was on her. <\/p>\n \u201cThis round is on me, you guys,\u201d she said. \u201cGo Colts!\u201d<\/p>\n Carlie Irsay-Gordon buys a round of drinks in berlin! pic.twitter.com\/JUq35LKukw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Now that\u2019s a great NFL owner right there.<\/p>\n NFL fans on social media loved her classy gesture:<\/p>\n She\u2019s absolutely KILLING it! Colts organization is in good hands for years to come I feel like \ud83d\udc4d https:\/\/t.co\/6G7ORv6c06<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Zach Hagerty (@Z_Hag) November 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Best owners in the league \ud83d\ude24 https:\/\/t.co\/aRP5q149SO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 craigs step dad (@notacop69_) November 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n been waiting on a boss lady like this to run the show in pro sports, likable and brilliant https:\/\/t.co\/IGO2a8lhAq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Emily Kate (@emilykatetakes) November 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n We have the coolest owner in the league. Literally! https:\/\/t.co\/lOnYMLrkRA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nick Acosta (@acosta__nick) November 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n She is off to a great start as the Colts owner. https:\/\/t.co\/Bo6jlHpCWx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nate Weiser (@nweiser09) November 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n All is well as Indianapolis, as the Colts are 7\u20132 and in first place in the AFC South heading into Week 10. <\/p>\n Take notes, other NFL owners. Irsay-Gordon is doing it right.<\/p>\n More NFL on Sports Illustrated