12 Most Valuable Sports Teams in the World
Bragging rights, when it comes to sports, can be done over anything. This includes being one of the most valuable sports teams in the world. In this top 10, there are European soccer teams, NBA teams, NFL teams, and even an MLB team. Ranging from $5.6 billion to $9 billion, find out which team is the most valuable below.
12. FC Barcelona, $5.6 billion
The market value of FC Barcelona is at $5.6 billion today, ranking third for the most valuable sports teams in the world.
When Lionel Messi was at the helm, FC Barcelona signed a kit deal with Nike Inc. that is said to be worth approximately $175 million per year and is expected to run all the way through to the 2027-2028 season.
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11. Los Angeles Lakers, $5.9 billion
The LA Lakers are the third most valuable NBA team on this list, with a market value of $5.9 billion. The team is famous for the 20-year local television deal with Time Warner signed in 2012, worth a whopping $4 billion.
The LA Lakers have a mind-boggling 17 NBA Championship wins, starring household names like Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant.
10. Manchester United, $6 billion
If you know soccer, you know of Manchester United. An English Premier League club that dominated domestically for two decades.
This success allowed Manchester United Plc to become one of the most valuable sports teams in the world. It has a market value of $6 billion today, and it is the second most valuable sports franchise in soccer, just behind Real Madrid.
One of the biggest deals Manchester ever made was in the 2015-16 season when it made a deal worth nearly $1 billion with Adidas for kit manufacturing and sponsorship.
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9. Real Madrid, $6.1 billion
Real Madrid‘s market value of $4.24 billion has been holding steady since 2019 but has since jumped to $6.1 billion in 2024. Today, it remains the most valuable soccer team in the world and a major force in European soccer. The team competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
8. New York Knicks, $6.1 billion
The New York Knicks has been the most valuable NBA team for many years now, with an estimated value of $6.1 billion. This claim happened in 2016 when the Knicks took over from the LA Lakers, who previously held the most valuable NBA team title. The Knicks play in Madison Square Garden alongside several other prominent New York teams.
7. Chicago Bears, $6.3 billion
Ranking seventh for most valuable sports teams and fifth for most valuable NFL teams is the Chicago Bears. With a dedicated fan base despite the tumultuous recent years, the Bears have a value of around $6.3 billion. The Bears are part of the NFC North and have won one Super Bowl in the franchise’s history since the merger.
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6. New York Giants, $6.8 billion
With a market value of $3.9 billion as of 2021, the New York Giants stand as the third most valuable NFL team on this list and a winner of four Super Bowls. The New York Giants are part of the NFC East division and share Met Life Stadium with the New York Jets.
5. Los Angeles Rams, $6.9 billion
Earning the fifth spot for the most valuable sports teams is yet another Los Angeles team, the Rams. Relocated from St. Louis in 2015, the Rams are one of two NFL teams in the Los Angeles area and have a value of $6.9 billion. With a rich fan base and plenty of people in the city, it’s no wonder the Rams make it on this list. The Rams are part of the NFC West and have won two Super Bowls.
4. Golden State Warriors, $7.0 billion
The Golden State Warriors is famous for having the highest-paid NBA player – Stephen Curry. With Curry on board, the team’s market value has gone up to $7 billion.
Golden State recently opened their lavish new stadium worth $1.5 billion, called the Chase Center. The Golden State Warriors have won three NBA championships.
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3. New England Patriots, $7 billion
The New England Patriots are the second-highest market-value franchise in the NFL. With an estimated value of $7 billion, the team continues to be one of the most valuable sports teams, thanks to its loyal fan base. The Patriots have won the Super Bowl three times in the last six years, and are a part of the AFC East alongside the Dolphins, Bills, and Jets.
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2. New York Yankees, $7.1 billion
This most valuable sports teams list is dominated by New York franchises, and number two is the most valuable from the state.
Amazingly, the New York Yankees is the only MLB franchise to be featured in this list. The franchise has a market value of $7.1 billion, propelled by heritage, loyal fans, and a hungry market.
1. Dallas Cowboys, $9 billion
With a market value of $9 billion, the Dallas Cowboys are clearly the most valuable sports team in the world. This is despite the team not winning an NFL championship in over two decades, and struggling in the playoffs for years. The Dallas Cowboys compete in the NFC East, alongside the Giants, Commanders, and Eagles.
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