Forbes compiles the finances of all 32 NFL teams to produce an annual ranking of the best franchises in terms of valuation. The valuations are composed of the monetary worth of the sport, market, stadium deals, and brand.[1] These areas are supported by applying financial metrics such as debt and operating income to each one.[2] The Dallas Cowboys, valued at $10 billion in 2024, has been the NFL's most valuable franchise since 2007 and the most valuable sports franchise in the world since 2016.
Several media outlets have referenced in related news or conducts analytic journalism when the ranking comes out, such as CBS and Sports Illustrated.[3][4] The NFL has recognized the annual ranking for the first time after the rendition based on the 2014 NFL season.[5]
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys Profile". Forbes. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "The NFL's Most Valuable Teams 2024". Forbes. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "Most valuable NFL franchises revealed". CBS. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "How much are NFL teams worth?". Sports Illustrated. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "The most valuable NFL franchises according to Forbes". NFL. Retrieved 27 March 2022.