Your Partner Was Drafted—Now What? How Sports Wives Create Home on the Move

You finally settled in. You got your grocery store, your favorite coffee spot, your dog walker. And then—boom. A phone call. A trade. A draft. A new city.

No time to think, just pack.

Except… how do you pack a whole life?

Welcome to life as a pro sports wife.

The Furniture Problem (That No One Tells You About)

You’re not just relocating. You’re resetting. In a matter of days, you’re expected to turn an empty house into something that feels like home. And most of the time? You don’t even know how long you’ll be there.

“Our lives for the last five years in this industry have been very unpredictable, and we rent furniture. The only things that we buy are mattresses.”

Why bother buying and shipping furniture you might not use for more than a few months?

“It makes it so much easier when it’s time to move, because I’ll just be like, hey, like, we’re gonna be out in three days. Can you guys pick up the stuff? And that’s it. Done.”

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CORT Makes It Easy to Land Soft

That’s where CORT Furniture Rental comes in. A name a lot of sports wives already know by heart.

“We use CORT Furniture Rental, which is in a lot of cities. So if you’re watching this and you’re an NFL wife, CORT Furniture Rental has been very helpful with us since year one.”

You don’t have time to shop, build, or ship. What you do have time for is handing it off.

CORT delivers, sets it up, picks it up when you leave. That’s it. No storage unit. No moving truck.

Just a place that feels like home—even if it’s only home for a season.

From Empty to Cozy in One Delivery

Ask an MLB veteran’s wife after her husband was traded mid-season in 2024. That meant a fast move from Toronto to Seattle—with a brand new baby in tow.

“A mid-season trade brings many emotions, especially in our case with a new baby. Once you wrap your head around the move, you immediately start worrying about the logistics and finding a place to live.”

They found the house. But it was unfurnished.

“Thankfully, CORT provided the furniture and finishing touches, allowing us to secure this incredible home without extra stress.”

It wasn’t just couches and beds. It was plants. Rugs. Mirrors. Even kitchen appliances.

“It is not just a bed, a dresser, a couch, a table that they offer, but they also have plants, rugs, side tables, linens, kitchen appliances and anything you need to feel the most comfortable.”

Not Basic. Not Boring. Not Temporary.

“When someone hears the words ‘rental furniture’ they might think of basic cookie cutter furniture that might be dated, but we were both really impressed how the pieces completely transformed the space from a house to our home.”

They loved the Kenzie Sofa for family time.

They loved the Heckman Mirror in the entryway.

They picked pieces that matched their vibe—not someone else’s idea of “neutral.”

“The customer service was outstanding, and the fact that we were able to pick our pieces based on our style and what we needed was the icing on the cake!”

It’s Not Just About the Stuff. It’s About the Season.

Your partner needs to be present—on the field, on the court, on the team.

You need to hold it down at home.

“Having our home furnished immediately allowed us to focus on settling into our new city and caring for our newborn. Justin could dive into his new team without worrying about logistics, which meant a lot to him, especially since he often feels torn about being away and not helping as much as he’d like.”

CORT gives you the space to breathe. And that space? It matters more than you think.

What to Do When the Call Comes

You don’t have time for delays, backorders, or wondering if the sofa will actually match the space.

Instead:

  1. Find the city.
  2. Find the house.
  3. Let CORT handle the rest.

CORT gives you access to high-quality, design-forward pieces that fit your aesthetic—and your timeline. You get a fully furnished space without sacrificing style or control. No compromises. No corner-cutting. Just a home that feels like yours, from day one.

When the move is out of your hands, make the home yours.

CORT Furniture Rental gives sports families a way to land gracefully—whether you’re relocating for a season or a few months. With stylish collections, full-home packages, and a team that gets the pressure you’re under, CORT helps you move fast without settling.

Because your life is unpredictable. But your space doesn’t have to feel that way.

Ready to make your next move feel like home?

Explore curated packages and flexible rental terms at CORT.com. Your home—on your terms, on your timeline.