Jesse James
Every year around this time, the good folks over at ‘Forbes’ provide a unique look into the world of sports. ‘Forbes’ returns to share their annual list of the world’s most valuable sports franchise for 2019. Topping the list for the fourth time in a row is the NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys. “America’s Team” was purchased by current owner Jerry Jones over 30 years ago for $150 million USD, now the team is worth $5 billion USD. Media outlets have also noted that “nine of the 50 highest-rated sports TV broadcasts” were Dallas Cowboys games. Other NFL teams that made the list includes the New England Patriots placing No. 7 with a value of $3.81 billion USD, followed by New York Giants tied at No. 10 with $3.3 billion USD.
The MLB, NBA, and the biggest soccer teams in the world took the top spots on the list, with baseball’s New York Yankees came in second with a value of $4.6 billion USD. Real Madrid came in at number three with $4.24 billion USD and F.C. Barcelona at No. 4 with $4.02 billion USD. The first NBA team appearance finishes up the top five, as the New York Knicks are worth $4 billion USD.
The 2019 list found no teams from the NHL, MLS or Formula One breaking the top 50, though the New York Rangers were listed as the most valuable hockey team at No. 72 with $1.55 billion USD. Take a look at the top fifty list below and head over to ‘Forbes’ for more details and information immediately.
50 Most Valuable Sports Franchises in 2019 (Value in USD)
1. Dallas Cowboys – $5 billion
2. New York Yankees – $4.6 billion
3. Real Madrid – $4.24 billion
4. F.C. Barcelona – $4.02 billion
5. New York Knicks – $4 billion
6. Manchester United – $3.81 billion
7. New England Patriots – $3.81 billion
8. Los Angeles Lakers – $3.5 billion
9. Golden State Warriors – $3.5 billion
10. New York Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers – $3.3 billion (tied)
12. Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Rams – $3.2 billion (tied)
14. Washington Redskins and Chicago Cubs – $3.1 billion (tied)
16. San Francisco 49ers – $3.05 billion
17. Bayern Munich – $3.02 billion
18. San Francisco Giants – $3 billion
19. Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears – $2.9 billion (tied)
21. New York Jets – $2.85 billion
22. Houston Texans and Boston Celtics – $2.8 billion (tied)
24. Philadelphia Eagles – $2.75 billion
25. Manchester City – $2.69 billion
26. Denver Broncos – $2.65 billion
27. Green Bay Packers – $2.63 billion
28. Atlanta Falcons – $2.6 billion
29. Baltimore Ravens – $2.59 billion
30. Pittsburgh Steelers – $2.59 billion
31. Seattle Seahawks – $2.58 billion
32. Chelsea F.C. – $2.58 billion
33. Miami Dolphins – $2.58 billion
34. Oakland Raiders – $2.42 billion
35. Minnesota Vikings – $2.4 billion
36. Indianapolis Colts – $2.38 billion
37. Brooklyn Nets – $2.35 billion
38. Houston Rockets, Carolina Panthers and New York Mets- $2.3 billion (tied)
41. Los Angeles Chargers – $2.28 billion
42. Arsenal F.C. – $2.27 billion
43. Dallas Mavericks – $2.25 billion
44. Los Angeles Clippers – $2.2 billion
45. Liverpool F.C. – $2.18 billion
46. Arizona Cardinals – $2.15 billion
47. St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs – $2.1 billion (tied)
49. Jacksonville Jaguars – $2.08 billion
50. New Orleans Saints – $2.08 billion
