How Much Are NFL Teams Worth?

A look at the estimated values of all 32 NFL teams.

Introduction

In 2019, the average NFL team was worth $2.86 billion, a19% increase from $2.4 billion in 2018 and a 57% increase from $1.43 billion in 2013. The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable NFL team, worth an estimated $5.5 billion. The Cowboys are followed by the New England Patriots ($4.1 billion), the New York Giants ($3.9 billion) and the Los Angeles Rams ($3.8 billion). The least valuable team is the Cincinnati Bengals, worth an estimated $1.8 billion.

There are a number of factors that contribute to the value of an NFL team, including but not limited to:
-The size of the market that the team plays in
-The team’s recent on-field performance
-The value of the stadium and other assets that the team owns
-How much revenue the team generates from things like ticket sales, merchandise sales, and sponsorship deals

The NFL’s Richest Teams

As of September 2020, the Cowboys are the NFL’s most valuable team, worth an estimated $5.7 billion. That’s according to Forbes’ annual list of the league’s most valuable franchises. The Cowboys are followed by the New England Patriots ($4.4 billion), the Los Angeles Rams ($4 billion), the New York Giants ($3.9 billion) and the San Francisco 49ers ($3.05 billion).

The Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable sports franchise in the world, worth an estimated $5 billion. The Cowboys are also the most profitable sports franchise, generating an estimated $620 million in annual revenue. The team has been owned by the same family since its inception in 1960, and it is one of the few NFL teams that is not publicly traded. The Cowboys play their home games at AT&T Stadium, which is also the largest stadium in the NFL.

The New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are the richest NFL team, worth an estimated $3.7 billion. That’s according to a new study from Forbes, which released its annual list of the world’s 50 most valuable sports teams on Wednesday morning. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, an AHL hockey team, are the 52nd most valuable sports team in the world.

The Dallas Cowboys are second on the list, worth an estimated $3.2 billion, while the New York Yankees are third at $3.0 billion. The Washington Redskins ($2.85 billion), Los Angeles Rams ($2.8 billion), San Francisco 49ers ($2.7 billion), New York Knicks ($2.6 billion) and Los Angeles Dodgers ($2.4 billion) round out the top 10.

Forbes values NFL teams using data from sources including public records, interviews with team officials and financial analysts, and information from sports bankers and consultants.

The Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins are the richest NFL team, with a value of $3.1 billion. The team is owned by Daniel Snyder, who bought the team in 1999 for $800 million. The team has been to five Super Bowls, winning three of them.

The NFL’s Least Valuable Teams

According to Forbes, the least valuable NFL team is the Cincinnati Bengals, who are worth $1.8 billion. The Bengals are followed by the Buffalo Bills ($1.9 billion), the Miami Dolphins ($2 billion), and the Detroit Lions ($2.1 billion). The least valuable team in the NFL is worth less than half of the league’s most valuable team, the Dallas Cowboys, who are worth $4.8 billion.

The Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars have long been one of the least valuable NFL teams. The team is worth an estimated $1.95 billion, which is less than half the league average. The Jags have struggled on the field, posting just four winning seasons in their 25-year history. They’ve also been plagued by poor attendance, averaging just over 60,000 fans per game over the last decade.

The team’s fortunes began to turn around in 2017 when they drafted superstar quarterback Blake Bortles. The Jaguars made it to the AFC Championship game in 2018, and their value has slowly been on the rise since then. Even with their recent success, though, the Jaguars are still far from being one of the league’s most valuable teams.

The Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders are currently the least valuable team in the NFL, according to Forbes. The team is worth an estimated $1.43 billion, which is down 14% from last year. This is largely due to the team’s move to Las Vegas, which is set to begin in 2020. The Raiders are currently the only team in the NFL that does not have its own stadium, and will be playing its home games in a rented stadium until their new stadium is completed.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the NFL’s least valuable team, according to Forbes’ annual ranking. The Bucs are worth an estimated $1.153 billion, which is down 4% from last year. Tampa Bay is the only team in the NFL that is worth less than $2 billion.

The Buccaneers have struggled on the field in recent years, posting a losing record in each of the last six seasons. The team has also been hampered by an aging stadium and a local economy that has been slow to recover from the recession.

Despite all of these factors, the Buccaneers remain one of the most popular sports franchises in Florida. The team averaged more than 63,000 fans per game last season, which was among the highest attendance figures in the NFL.

Conclusion

All in all, the NFL is a very lucrative business. team values have increased significantly over the past few years, and there is no sign of them slowing down anytime soon. The league currently has 32 teams, and they are all worth an impressive amount of money.