This chart presents the 2024 Forbes ranking of the most valuable sports teams globally. The Dallas Cowboys of the NFL lead the list with a valuation of $10.1 billion, followed by the Golden State Warriors of the NBA and the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL in second and third places, respectively. Most of the top 10 teams are based in the United States, with European football clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United appearing at 13th and 14th. The chart clearly highlights the differences in team value distribution by league and country.
Forbes Reveals Top 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams in 2024 – Dallas Cowboys at No.
This chart presents the 2024 Forbes ranking of the most valuable sports teams globally.
Team valuation refers to the estimated monetary worth of a sports team, combining factors such as brand strength, revenue, assets, and market influence.
It reflects both current income sources — like ticket sales, media rights, and sponsorships — and the team's projected growth and commercial potential.
The 2024 Forbes list of the world’s most valuable sports teams underscores the continuing financial dominance of American sports franchises. The top of the list is largely populated by teams from the NFL, NBA, and MLB, with NFL teams showing particularly strong valuations.
The Dallas Cowboys claim the No. 1 spot with a staggering $10.1 billion valuation, significantly ahead of the second-place Golden State Warriors at $8.8 billion. This gap reflects the NFL's robust revenue streams from media rights, strong local fanbases, and immense brand power.
Notably, only three European football clubs — Real Madrid, Manchester United, and FC Barcelona — make it into the top 20, with Real Madrid ranking 13th at $6.6 billion and Manchester United at 14th with $6.55 billion. While European clubs boast massive global followings, they still trail American teams in overall financial valuation due to differences in league structures, revenue sharing, and media deals.
Among NBA teams, the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks (5th), and Los Angeles Lakers (8th) stand out as the most valuable, reflecting the NBA’s international popularity and strategic brand management. The Warriors in particular have capitalized on a championship dynasty and superstar marketing to drive their value.
NFL franchises dominate the top 31 spots, with 21 teams listed and average valuations exceeding $6 billion. The league's tight revenue distribution, broadcast contracts, and market exclusivity contribute to this consistency and high valuation.
This ranking sheds light on broader trends in the sports industry, such as the widening financial gap between American and international clubs, the role of media rights in value creation, and the impact of brand equity and market size. As global competition intensifies, factors like international fan engagement, streaming deals, and athlete marketability will further influence these valuations.
| Rank | Name | Indicator | Subindicator |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dallas Cowboys | $ 10B 100M | NFL |
2 | Golden State Warriors | $ 8B 800M | NBA |
3 | Los Angeles Rams | $ 7B 600M | NFL |
4 | New York Yankees | $ 7B 550M | MLB |
5 | New York Knicks | $ 7B 500M | NBA |
6 | New England Patriots | $ 7B 400M | NFL |
7 | New York Giants | $ 7B 300M | NFL |
8 | Los Angeles Lakers | $ 7B 100M | NBA |
9 | New York Jets | $ 6B 900M | NFL |
10 | San Francisco 49ers | $ 6B 800M | NFL |
11 | Las Vegas Raiders | $ 6B 700M | NFL |
12 | Philadelphia Eagles | $ 6B 600M | NFL |
12 | Real Madrid CF | $ 6B 600M | LaLiga |
14 | Manchester United F.C. | $ 6B 550M | Premier League |
15 | Chicago Bears | $ 6B 400M | NFL |
16 | Washington Commanders | $ 6B 300M | NFL |
17 | Miami Dolphins | $ 6B 200M | NFL |
18 | Houston Texans | $ 6B 100M | NFL |
19 | Boston Celtics | $ 6B | NBA |
20 | FC Barcelona | $ 5B 600M | LaLiga |