Just when it seems like there can't be more money in professional sports, the value of the top 50 most valuable sports teams on the planet increased by 15% from 2022 to 2023, to a whopping $256 billion, as reported by Forbes in their 2023 report.
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While you'll find that the #1 most valuable team lands at #3 on the list of most Super Bowl wins, and #2 most valuable team ranks #1 in World Series wins, there is definitely an obvious correlation between winning titles and watching the value of the franchise skyrocket. However, being in the top 10 most valuable doesn't necessarily translate to organizational success (See: Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Knicks and New York Jets)
Today, we’re taking a look at the 35 most valuable sports teams in 2023.
All the figures in this article are sourced from a 2023 Forbes report, unless otherwise cited.