Who is the Richest Team in the NFL?
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The NFL is a league of 32 teams, all of which are worth a lot of money. But which team is the richest of them all? That would be the Dallas Cowboys, who are worth an estimated $5 billion.
The New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are the richest team in the NFL, with a valuation of $3.8 billion. That’s according to Forbes’ annual ranking of the league’s 32 teams. The Dallas Cowboys are second at $3.2 billion, followed by the Washington Redskins ($2.85 billion), New York Giants ($2.8 billion) and San Francisco 49ers ($2.7 billion).
The Dallas Cowboys
Who is the richest team in the NFL? The answer might surprise you. Though they’re not the most valuable franchise in the league, the Dallas Cowboys are actually the richest team in the NFL, according to Forbes. The magazine ranked all 32 teams by their estimated value and found that, while the Cowboys are worth an estimated $4.8 billion, they bring in $820 million in revenue per year. That’s more than any other team in the league.
The San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers, worth an estimated $3.05 billion, are the richest team in the NFL, according to Forbes’ latest valuation of NFL teams. The 49ers are also the sixth-most valuable sports franchise in the world. The team’s value has increased by 35 percent since last year, when they were worth $2.275 billion.
The San Francisco 49ers’ estimated $3.05 billion value is due largely to their new stadium, Levi’s Stadium, which opened in 2014. The stadium, located in Santa Clara, California, cost an estimated $1.3 billion to build and is considered one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the world. It has a seating capacity of 68,500 and features 165 luxury suites and 8 “super suites.” In addition to hosting Super Bowl L in 2016, Levi’s Stadium will also host the College Football Playoff National Championship game in 2019 and 2020.
The 49ers are also one of the most popular teams in the NFL, with an estimated 5.8 million fans worldwide. The team has won five Super Bowl championships (1981 (XVI), 1984 (XIX), 1988 (XXIII), 1989 (XXIV), 1994 (XXIX)) and 19 conference championships (NFL Western: 1947, 1948; NFL Coastal: 2002; NFC: 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990*, 1991*, 1992*, 1993*, 1994*, 1995*, 1997*, 2001*, 2002*).
The Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are the richest team in the NFL, with a net worth of $1.8 billion, according to Forbes. The Packers’ net worth is more than twice that of the second-richest team, the New England Patriots, who are worth $800 million. The Dallas Cowboys, worth $700 million, are the third-richest team in the NFL.
The Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are the richest team in the NFL, with a net worth of $3.3 billion. The team is owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who purchased the team for $194 million in 1997. The Seahawks are worth more than double the second-richest NFL team, the New England Patriots, who are valued at $1.6 billion.
