Money is dominating the world of sport and none more so than across the pond in the United States where franchises are worth billion and billions of dollars.
American football, baseball, ice hockey and basketball teams are raking in millions and billions every year thanks to sponsorship agreements, TV deals and fans pumping their hard-earned cash into clubs. New research by Sidelines.io found that when analysing each team’s value, annual revenue and the total money spent on player payroll they could gauge how much each team is worth. It will come as no surprise to many that NFL teams fill the majority of the top 10 spots, with the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers breaking the trend.
A spokesperson for Sidelines.io said: "Sports in America has become a very lucrative business for investors and owners over the years. As popularity has grown and more money is being pumped in via sponsorships, TV deals and fans spending their money to watch their favourite teams play and rep their team's brand, it only entices more interest, from not just American fans and businesses, but global audiences and brands."
But who is earning the biggest payday? Record Sport takes a look at the richest teams in the United States:
10. Philadelphia Eagles
Rounding off the top 10 is the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles had a revenue of $547 million last year. They do have an average wage bill when compared to the rest of the NFL but it's still slightly less than some of the other big hitters in the American sports leagues.
9. Los Angeles Dodgers
The MLB outfit from LA are currently valued at $4bn - the second richest in baseball behind the Yankees. Last year the team made $565m in revenue and had a player payroll of over $215 million which was one of the highest payrolls out of all American sports teams. This number rises to $288 million if you include any benefits and bonuses.
8. San Francisco 49ers
The American football team from San Francisco are currently valued at $5.2billion - gaining $1 billion in value from 2021. Since the Superbowl was created they have managed to secure five titles. The 49ers generated $575 million in revenue over the course of 2022, however, have a lower wage bill of $165 million when compared to some of the bigger spenders in American sports.
7. New York Jets
The National Football League side are currently valued at $5.4 billion and made $519 million in revenue last year - up from $345 million in 2021. The Jets also had the second-highest player payroll at $179 million which rises to $242 million including bonuses.
6. Washington Commanders
The Commanders missed out on the top five and are currently worth $5.6billion, generating $544million in revenue in 2022. Despite the huge spending over the year the Washington outfit have only managed to secure three Superbowl titles. Ron Rivera's side have a payroll of $165 million which leaves them as the sixth richest team.
5. New York Giants
New York Giants round off the top five and keep the NFL teams near the summit of the American rich list. The franchise has a value of $6billion while generating a revenue of $584m. The value has increased from $4.9bn from the previous year where they had $350m in revenue. The Giants have a wage bill of $130million.
4. Los Angeles Rams
At the end of 2022 the Los Angeles Rams raked in $628million worth of revenue. It makes them the third richest team in the NFL and fourth in the overall list.
3. New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are the richest baseball team in the States and number three across the country. Since the World Series began the Big Apple outfit have managed to secure at total of 27 titles - more than any other team. Aaron Boone's side are valued at $6bn with a revenue of $500m in 2022. According to the stats the club have a payroll of $210m for players.
2. New England Patriots
Bill Belichick's New England Patriots are second in the list and are currently worth more than $6.4bn. Over the last year the Patriots are reported to have made around $600m in revenue. Its payroll is just $1m less than the Cowboys at $161m. However, it is well above the average compared to the rest of the NFL which is $142m.
1. Dallas Cowboys
The NFL outfit come in at number one in the list of the richest sports team in the United States of America. According to the research conducted the Dallas Cowboys are worth an estimated $8billion. Mike McCarthy's side also have the highest average attendance in the league with around 86,000 supporters heading to the AT&T Stadium for each game day.
The Cowboys, who have won five Superbowl titles since 1960, have a payroll of $214m which increased from $162m in the previous season.
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