Sports franchises have become more valuable than ever, with the top 100 teams collectively worth an astonishing $470 billion. This represents a 16% increase from the previous year, demonstrating the skyrocketing valuations of sports organizations. Notably, every team in this year’s top 100 is worth at least $2 billion—a stark contrast to 2010, when no team had reached that milestone.
The Top 10 Most Valuable Teams
Leading the pack is the Dallas Cowboys, worth $10.3 billion. Their valuation includes the team’s market value, team-related businesses, and real estate holdings. Following the Cowboys, the Golden State Warriors rank second at $9.1 billion, showcasing the NBA’s financial dominance. The rest of the top 10 include:
- Dallas Cowboys (NFL) – $10.3B
- Golden State Warriors (NBA) – $9.1B
- New York Knicks (NBA) – $8.3B
- Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) – $8.1B
- New York Yankees (MLB) – $7.9B
- Los Angeles Rams (NFL) – $7.8B
- New York Giants (NFL) – $7.7B
- New England Patriots (NFL) – $7.3B
- San Francisco 49ers (NFL) – $6.9B
- New York Jets (NFL) – $6.8B
League Representation
The NFL dominates the rankings, with all 32 teams making the top 100. Even the least valuable NFL franchise, the Cincinnati Bengals, ranks 52nd with a valuation of $4.7 billion.
The NBA also boasts full representation, with all 30 teams appearing on the list. The Golden State Warriors lead the league at No. 2 overall ($9.1B), while the Memphis Grizzlies are the lowest-valued NBA team at No. 84 ($3.1B).
Other sports are also well-represented:
- MLB: 15 teams
- European Soccer: 10 teams
- NHL: 8 teams
- Formula 1: 5 teams
A Decade of Growth
To put this incredible growth into perspective, in 2010, the most valuable teams—Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, and Manchester United—were each worth only $1.8 billion. Fast forward to today, and the Cowboys’ valuation alone has increased nearly sixfold.
The continuous surge in media rights deals, sponsorship agreements, and global fan engagement ensures that these valuations will likely continue to rise in the coming years, solidifying sports franchises as some of the most lucrative assets in the world.
