Now more than ever, it’s a good time to be a sports franchise owner. With the sports entertainment industry entering a renaissance of sorts, Forbes has compiled the latest data into a list of the 50 most lucrative sports franchises. On average, the top 50 teams are worth about $1.75 billion USD each, which is a staggering 31% increase from 2014 thanks to new deals between content networks and leagues. Of the key takeaways here, the list features familiar faces: win-prone Real Madrid reigns supreme with a $3.26 billion valuation; New York’s flagship baseball and basketball teams (The Yankees and The Knicks) have still retained places on the list despite questionable standings, and the NFL is still top dog in terms of TV viewership. Peruse a list of the top 25 below and head over to
Forbes for its expert breakdown of the numbers.
- Real Madrid
- Dallas Cowboys
- New York Yankees
- FC Barcelona
- Manchester United
- Los Angeles Lakers
- New England Patriots
- New York Knicks
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Washington Redskins
- FC Bayern Munich
- Boston Red Sox
- New York Giants
- Chicago Bulls
- San Francisco Giants
- Houston Texans
- Chicago Cubs
- New York Jets
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Boston Celtics
- Chicago Bears
- Los Angeles Clippers
- San Francisco 49ers
- Baltimore Ravens
- Brooklyn Nets
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