10 Richest Sports Teams In The World
Sports teams have always been a major part of the entertainment industry, attracting millions of fans worldwide. They bring together people from all walks of life, with different interests, backgrounds, and cultures. In addition to the thrill of watching their favorite athletes in action, many fans are also fascinated by the business of sports, especially the wealth and power of the teams that compete at the highest level. In this article, we will take a look at some of the richest sports teams in the world, based on their overall net worth.
10 Richest Sports Teams In The World
- Dallas Cowboys – $4bn
- Real Madrid – $3.65bn
- Barcelona – $3.55bn
- New York Yankees – $3.4bn
- Manchester United – $3.32bn
- New England Patriots – $3.2bn
- New York Knicks – $3bn
- Washington Redskins – $2.85bn
- New York Giants – $2.8bn
- LA Lakers – $2.7bn
Prepare to feel extremely poor as you read Forbes' list of the world's wealthiest sports teams..
10. LA Lakers – $2.7 billion
The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA's second-most valuable team. The Lakers entered into a 20-year, $4 billion local television agreement with Time Warner in 2012.
With $293 million in 2015, the Lakers had the NBA's highest total revenue net of profit sharing.
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It appears that the top ten will not be shaken out of the 16-time champions.
9. New York Giants – $2.8bn
The New York Giants are the fourth-most valuable NFL team, and they are one of three New York teams on the list. Their value is $2.8 billion. The strong revenue performance of the franchise accounts for a significant portion of their valuation.
Statistics found that compared to the average cost of an NFL ticket, the Giants made almost $40 more per ticket sold. The Giants' tickets cost $123.40, while the average NFL ticket cost $85.83 in 2015. In 2015, the Giants made $400 million in revenue.
8. Washington Redskins – $2.85 billion
The 2016 most valuable football team is the Washington Redskins. The Redskins intend to construct a brand-new 60,000-seat stadium, though no opening date has been set.
An ice rink, a river for kayaks, a wave pool, a museum, and parking for 25,000 vehicles are some of the site's features. Over the next ten years, anticipate a rise in their value.
7. New York Knicks – $3bn
The New York Knicks were the NBA's most valuable team in 2016, with a value of $3 billion. The New York Knicks beat out the Los Angeles Lakers to the title of NBA franchise with the most money because they signed a new $100 million media rights deal for the first year of a 20-year deal. In addition, the Knicks earned $90 million in premium-seat revenue in 2015.
6. New England Patriots – $3.2 billion
The Patriots are the NFL's second-highest-priced team. Their devoted fan base provides the team with unique revenue opportunities. The Optum Field Lounge was unveiled by the Patriots in 2015 in the south end zone of Gillette Stadium.
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This exclusive club had a $1,500 annual fee, required a minimum of two memberships at a time, and did not cover the cost of season tickets. The Patriots appear to be vying for the top spot on the list of wealthiest sports teams, given their recent Superbowl victory.
5. Manchester United – $3.32bn
In 2011 and 2012, Manchester United was the most valuable sports team with $3.32 billion. The team, on the other hand, is in fifth place in 2016 with a $3.3 billion market value.
Even though it didn't win the Champions League in 2016, the team will make a lot more money after signing a $1.1 billion kit deal with Adidas for a decade starting in the 2015-2016 season.
4. New York Yankees – $3.4 billion
The only Major League Baseball team in the top 10 richest sports teams is the New York Yankees; It is thought to be worth $3.4 billion. The team won its last title in 2009, but it has won 27 World Series championships, more than any other MLB team. The team's home game attendance of 3.2 million was the highest in the American League, despite a 5 percent drop in attendance following the first season without Derek Jeter. From 2015, the Yankees' market value increased by 6%.
3. Barcelona – $3.55 billion
FC Barcelona is the second-most valuable soccer team in 2016 with a market value of $3.6 billion. FC Barcelona, led by Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Luis Suarez, agreed to a $175 million-per-year kit deal with Nike.
Additionally, the team will undergo a $650 million renovation of the stadium, which will result in an increase in ticket sales due to the stadium's increased capacity of 105,000 seats.
2. Real Madrid: $3.65 billion
Real Madrid's wealth increased by $300 million between 2015 and 2016. However, its current market value of $3.7 billion is insufficient to keep it at the top in 2016. The Spanish soccer team, led by football's highest-paid athlete Cristiano Ronaldo, won the UEFA Champions League in the 2015–2016 season despite the drop in ranking. For the past three seasons, Real Madrid was the richest professional sports team.
1. Dallas Cowboys – $4bn
The Dallas Cowboys are the world's wealthiest sports team in 2016 with a market value of $4 billion. Despite the fact that the team hasn't won an NFL championship in 20 years, its $1.2 billion home stadium in 2009 makes it the most valuable team in sports. The Dallas Cowboys sold AT&T the stadium's naming rights in 2013 for between $400 million and $600 million.
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