The richest sports teams in the world are mostly from the United States, even though soccer is popular globally. The average value of these top teams went up by 15% to $5.12 billion.
The Dallas Cowboys, an American football team, are the richest, with a value of $9 billion.
They’ve been number one since 2016. The New York Yankees, a baseball team, are in the top three, along with the Golden State Warriors, a basketball team.
The richest soccer team is Real Madrid, valued at $6.07 billion, but they just missed the top ten list. None of the English Premier League teams made it into the top ten this time.
Top 10 richest sports teams in ascending order
In this article, we look at a list of the most valuable sports teams in the world, according to Forbes, in ascending order, and they are:
9. New York Jets (NFL)
Valued at $6.1 billion, the New York Jets are ranked jointly as the ninth richest sports team globally. The team is owned by the Johnson family. Established on August 14, 1959, it boasts a 64-year history. Their home ground is MetLife Stadium, which accommodates 82,500 spectators. In terms of achievements, they have secured one AFL championship, one Super Bowl, and one Division championship.
9. New York Knicks (NBA)
Valued at $6.1 billion, this NBA team is owned by Madison Square Garden Sports. Established in 1946, it has a history spanning 78 years. Their home ground is Madison Square Garden, which can hold 19,812 basketball fans. With two NBA Championships, four Conference titles, and eight Division titles under their belt, they are ranked jointly as the ninth richest sports team globally, and notably, they hold the lowest rank among NBA teams on the list.
8. Las Vegas Raiders (NFL)
With a value of $6.2 billion, this team is owned by Mark Davis.
It was established on January 30, 1960, marking 64 years of history. Their home ground is Allegiant Stadium, which accommodates 65,000 fans. Notable achievements include one AFL championship, three Super Bowl victories, four AFC championships, and a total of 15 division championships.
7. Chicago Bears (NFL)
Valued at $6.3 billion, the Bears are owned by the McCaskey family. They were established on September 17, 1920, making their history span over 103 years. Their home ground is Soldier Field, with a capacity of 61,500 spectators.
Notable achievements include eight NFL championships, one Super Bowl victory, four conference championships, and a remarkable 19 division championships. As one of only two remaining franchises from the NFL’s founding in 1920, they hold a significant place in the league’s history.
6. New York Giants (NFL)
Ranked as the sixth richest sports team globally, this NFL franchise holds a value of $6.8 billion. Owned by John Mara and Steven Tisch, it was established on August 1, 1925, boasting a history spanning 98 years. Their home ground is MetLife Stadium, accommodating 82,500 fans.
Notable achievements include four NFL championships, four Super Bowl victories, 11 conference championships, and 16 division championships.
5. Los Angeles Rams (NFL)
With a current value of $6.9 billion, the Los Angeles Rams are owned by E. Stanley Kroenke. Established on February 12, 1937, they have a history spanning 87 years.
Their home ground is the SoFi Stadium, with a capacity of 70,240. Notable achievements include two NFL championships, two Super Bowl victories, eight conference championships, and 18 division championships. In 2021, they clinched their second Super Bowl title, contributing to their increased value over the past year.
3. New England Patriots (NFL)
Valued at $7 billion, the New England Patriots are owned by Robert Kraft. Founded on November 16, 1959, they boast a 64-year history.
Their home ground is Gillette Stadium, accommodating 64,628 spectators. Notable achievements include six Super Bowl victories, 11 conference championships, and 22 division championships. They hold the joint-third position on the list of the world’s richest sports teams.
3. Golden State Warriors (NBA)
With a value of $7 billion, the Warriors are jointly owned by Joe Lacob and Peter Gruber. Established in 1946, they boast a history of 76 years. Their home ground is the Chase Center, which can hold 18,064 fans. Notable accomplishments include seven NBA championships, seven conference titles, and 12 division titles. Their recent success has propelled them to become one of the most prosperous NBA teams in recent memory, contributing to their status as the third-richest sports team globally.
2. New York Yankees (MLB)
1. Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
Valued at $9 billion, the Dallas Cowboys reign as the richest sports team globally. Owned by Jerry Jones, they were founded on January 28, 1960, boasting a 62-year history.
Their home ground is AT&T Stadium, with a capacity of 80,000. Notable accomplishments include five Super Bowl victories, ten conference championships, and 25 division championships. As the most valuable sports team in the world, the Dallas Cowboys hold an esteemed position in the realm of professional sports.
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