CNBC has released its inaugural Official NFL Team Valuations, offering a comprehensive look at the financial status of all 32 NFL franchises. This ranking, meticulously calculated by CNBC senior sports reporter Michael Ozanian, considers team revenue, profit, and debt to determine their overall value.
As the 2024 NFL season approaches, the average value of an NFL team stands at a staggering $6.49 billion. This significant increase is attributed to lucrative media deals, booming sponsorship revenues, and the influx of non-NFL events hosted at team stadiums, such as Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour.
Leading the list is the Dallas Cowboys, valued at an impressive $11 billion. The Cowboys have seen a remarkable turnaround from losing $1 million per month to becoming the league’s most valuable franchise, thanks in part to strategic financial management under owner Jerry Jones.
The Los Angeles Rams follow with a valuation of $8 billion, significantly higher than their city rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers, who are valued at $5.83 billion. The disparity highlights the Rams’ higher revenue and strategic advantages under owner Stanley Kroenke.
Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 NFL teams by valuation:
1. Dallas Cowboys – $11B
– Revenue:$1.22B
– EBITDA: $550M
– Debt: 3%
– Owner: Jerry Jones
2. Los Angeles Rams – $8B
– Revenue:$825M
– EBITDA: $243M
– Debt: 44%
– Owner: Stanley Kroenke
3. New England Patriots – $7.9B
– Revenue: $740M
– EBITDA: $250M
– Debt: 3%
– Owner: Robert Kraft
4. New York Giants – $7.85B
-Revenue: $723M
-EBITDA: $185M
– Debt: 6%
– Owners: John Mara, Steve Tisch
5. Las Vegas Raiders – $7.8B
-Revenue: $780M
– EBITDA: $115M
– Debt: 18%
– Owner: Mark Davis
6. San Francisco 49ers – $7.4B
– Revenue: $687M
– EBITDA: $138M
– Debt: 3%
– Owners: Denise DeBartolo York, John York
7. New York Jets – $7.35B
-Revenue: $677M
-EBITDA: $145M
-Debt: 7%
-Owners: Woody Johnson, Christopher Johnson
8. Miami Dolphins – $7.1B
– Revenue: $673M
– EBITDA: $160M
– Debt: 7%
– Owner: Stephen Ross
9. Philadelphia Eagles – $7B
– Revenue: $669M
– EBITDA: $138M
– Debt: 3%
– Owner: Jeffrey Lurie
10. Chicago Bears – $6.4B
– Revenue: $590M
– EBITDA: $103M
– Debt: 2%
– Owner: Virginia Halas McCaskey
The valuations reflect the expanding global sports business and the increasing involvement of private equity investors. As the NFL season kicks off, fans and stakeholders are keenly watching how these valuations influence the league’s dynamics and future growth.
By: Montana Newsroom staff
