Cowboys remain world's most valuable sports franchise
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The Dallas Cowboys remain the world's most valuable professional sports franchise on Forbes' annual list.
The Cowboys are worth $5.7 billion in 2021, an increase from $5.5 billion last year. Dallas has now topped Forbes' list in each year since 2016.
The New York Yankees ($5.25 billion) and New York Knicks ($5 billion) are the other franchises worth at least $5 billion.
Overall, the NFL features 26 of the top-50 franchises on the list, including two other organizations in the top 10. The New England Patriots and New York Giants rank eighth and ninth, respectively, at $4.4 billion and $4.3 billion.
10 most valuable sports teams
| Rank | Team | Value | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Cowboys | $5.7B | NFL |
| 2 | New York Yankees | $5.25B | MLB |
| 3 | New York Knicks | $5B | NBA |
| 4 | Barcelona | $4.76B | La Liga |
| 5 | Real Madrid | $4.75B | La Liga |
| 6 | Golden State Warriors | $4.7B | NBA |
| 7 | Los Angeles Lakers | $4.6B | NBA |
| 8 | New England Patriots | $4.4B | NFL |
| 9 | New York Giants | $4.3B | NFL |
| 10 | Bayern Munich | $4.21B | Bundesliga |