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The top 10 NFL football teams are worth a combined $78 billion
By Matthew Fox,
1 day ago
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The floodgates have opened for NFL franchises after the football league approved private equity to invest.
Top 10 NFL teams are worth a combined $78 billion, with the Dallas Cowboys claiming the top spot.
As the NFL season gets underway, here are the most valuable football teams in the league.
All eyes are on the NFL after it kicked off the new season on Thursday, with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Baltimore Ravens 27 to 20.
The NFL has seen a boom in popularity over the years, and now investors want a piece of it.
Owners of the 32 NFL teams recently voted to allow private equity investors to buy limited stakes in franchises, which could open the floodgates for soaring sports team valuations.
According to a new analysis from CNBC, the top 10 most highly valued NFL teams are worth a combined $78 billion. The analysis assessed a team's franchise value based on revenues, profitability, and overall debt levels.
The average NFL football team is worth $6.49 billion, according to the analysis, with the most valuable team hitting an $11 billion valuation, while the lowest valued team, the Cincinnati Bengals, is worth $5.25 billion.
Here are the top 10 most valuable NFL football teams, according to CNBC.
10. Chicago Bears
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Valuation: $6.4 billion Revenue: $590 million EBITDA: $103 million
9. Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles fans.
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Valuation: $7 billion Revenue: $669 million EBITDA: $138 million
8. Miami Dolphins
Raheem Mostert during a 2023 Miami Dolphins game.
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Valuation: $7.1 billion Revenue: $673 million EBITDA: $160 million
7. New York Jets
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Valuation: $7.35 billion Revenue: $677 million EBITDA: $145 million
6. San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers fans cheer during Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 5, 2024
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Valuation: $7.4 billion Revenue: $687 million EBITDA: $138 million
5. Las Vegas Raiders
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Valuation: $7.8 billion Revenue: $780 million EBITDA: $115 million
4. New York Giants
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Valuation: $7.85 billion Revenue: $723 million EBITDA: $185 million
3. New England Patriots
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Valuation: $7.9 billion Revenue: $740 million EBITDA: $250 million
2. Los Angeles Rams
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Valuation: $8 billion Revenue: $825 million EBITDA: $243 million
1. Dallas Cowboys
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Valuation: $11 billion Revenue: $1.22 billion EBITDA: $550 million
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