Forbes' Annual List Features New York & California Franchises Still Chasing "America’s Team"
Over the years, we’ve learned the cyclical nature of the sports calendar as seasons change. As each year winds down, one thing we look forward to is the wildly popular Forbes report of the most valuable franchises in December. It gives us a peek behind the curtain, beyond the on-field product, to see which teams are really winning the business. Ironically, on-field success isn’t always the barometer for this list. The Cowboys will soon extend their Super Bowl drought to 29 years, but Dallas fans can rest easy knowing Jerry Jones hasn’t stopped printing money. The Cowboys are the No. 1 team for the ninth year in a row. Here’s a breakdown:
Most Valuable Sports Teams (2024)
1. Dallas Cowboys ($10.1 Billion) | —
2. Golden State Warriors ($8.8 Billion) | ↑1
3. Los Angeles Rams ($7.6 Billion) | ↑2
4. New York Yankees ($7.55 Billion) | ↓2
5. New York Knicks ($7.4 Billion) | ↑4
6. New England Patriots ($7.3 Billion) | ↓3
7. New York Giants ($7.3 Billion) | ↓1
8. Los Angeles Lakers ($7.1 Billion) | ↑7
9. New York Jets ($6.9 Billion) | —
10. San Francisco 49ers ($6.8 Billion) | ↑3
Franchises 11-20: 11. Las Vegas Raiders ($6.7B), T12. Philadelphia Eagles ($6.6B), T12. Real Madrid ($6.6B), 14. Manchester United ($6.5B), 15. Chicago Bears ($6.4B), 16. Washington Commanders ($6.3B), 17. Miami Dolphins ($6.2B), 18. Houston Texans ($6.1B), 19. Boston Celtics ($6B), T20. Barcelona ($5.6B), T20. Green Bay Packers ($5.6B)
Top-50 Breakdown (By Sport)
NFL: 29 Teams (N/A: Bills, Bengals, Lions)
NBA: 12 Teams
European Soccer: 6 Teams
MLB: 3 Teams (Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox)
📊 The World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams 2024 (Forbes)
