In 2025 Forbes published its annual ranking of the 50 most valuable sports teams in the world, a list heavily dominated by NFL and NBA franchises. The Dallas Cowboys remain at the top with an estimated value of $13 billion, followed by the Golden State Warriors at $11 billion and the Los Angeles Rams at $10.5 billion. The strength of U.S. leagues in the ranking highlights the enormous economic power of professional sports in the United States.

European football clubs are a minority in this list: only four teams make the top 50, with Real Madrid as the highest valued at $6.75 billion, followed by others from Spain and England. While these clubs hold significant value within global football, their figures lag behind the top U.S. franchises.

The list also includes teams from other sports such as MLB and Formula 1, demonstrating how different sporting business models can create brand value and international reach. However, the overall ranking shows that U.S. franchises dominate the global sports valuation landscape.

This Forbes ranking not only quantifies franchise value but also reflects broader trends in sports economics worldwide, with broadcast rights, sponsorships, and brand expansion as key drivers.

The 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams in the World in 2025 according to Forbes

1. Dallas Cowboys — 13,000 million dollars

2. Golden State Warriors — 11,000 million dollars

3. Los Angeles Rams — 10,500 million dollars

4. New York Giants — 10,100 million dollars

5. Los Angeles Lakers — 10,000 million dollars

6. New York Knicks — 9,750 million dollars

7. New England Patriots — 9,000 million dollars

8. San Francisco 49ers — 8,600 million dollars

9. Philadelphia Eagles — 8,300 million dollars

10. Chicago Bears — 8,200 million dollars

11. New York Yankees — 8,200 million dollars

12. New York Jets — 8,100 million dollars

13. Las Vegas Raiders — 7,700 million dollars

14. Washington Commanders — 7,600 million dollars

15. Los Angeles Clippers — 7,500 million dollars

16. Miami Dolphins — 7,500 million dollars

17. Houston Texans — 7,400 million dollars

18. Denver Broncos — 6,800 million dollars

19. Los Angeles Dodgers — 6,800 million dollars

20. Real Madrid — 6,750 million dollars

21. Boston Celtics — 6,700 million dollars

22. Seattle Seahawks — 6,700 million dollars

23. Green Bay Packers — 6,650 million dollars

24. Manchester United — 6,600 million dollars

25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 6,600 million dollars

26. Ferrari — 6,500 million dollars

27. Pittsburgh Steelers — 6,500 million dollars

28. Cleveland Browns — 6,400 million dollars

29. Atlanta Falcons — 6,350 million dollars

30. Tennessee Titans — 6,300 million dollars

31. Minnesota Vikings — 6,250 million dollars

32. Kansas City Chiefs — 6,200 million dollars

33. Baltimore Ravens — 6,100 million dollars

34. Chicago Bulls — 6,000 million dollars

35. Los Angeles Chargers — 6,000 million dollars

36. Mercedes — 6,000 million dollars

37. Buffalo Bills — 5,950 million dollars

38. Houston Rockets — 5,900 million dollars

39. Indianapolis Colts — 5,900 million dollars

40. Carolina Panthers — 5,700 million dollars

41. Miami Heat — 5,700 million dollars

42. Barcelona — 5,650 million dollars

43. Jacksonville Jaguars — 5,600 million dollars

44. Brooklyn Nets — 5,600 million dollars

45. Arizona Cardinals — 5,500 million dollars

46. Philadelphia 76ers — 5,450 million dollars

47. Phoenix Suns — 5,425 million dollars

48. Detroit Lions — 5,400 million dollars

49. Liverpool — 5,400 million dollars

50. Toronto Raptors — 5,400 million dollars