Prepare to feel repulsed if you are not a big-4 American sports fan, as this year’s world’s 61 most valuable professional sports markets list is 66% American, and 77% North American. The remaining 14 cities are all European and host at least one world renowned soccer club in one of the big-5 European leagues.
- USA ๐บ๐ธ – 40
- Canada ๐จ๐ฆ – 7
- England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ – 5
- Italy ๐ฎ๐น – 3
- Spain ๐ช๐ธ – 2
- Germany ๐ฉ๐ช – 2
- France ๐ซ๐ท – 2
NFL Domination
Toronto (21) is by far the highest North American market on the list without an NFL franchise, with the next closest bunch being Portland (39), St. Louis (40), Orlando (41), Salt Lake City (42), Sacramento (43), San Antonio (44), and Oklahoma City (45), all homes to relatively large NBA franchises, and then a top-10 baseball market in the world in St. Louis.
London Surprise
I’m sure a lot of people would assume London would be on top of this list, and considering they currently house 35% (7/20) of the 3rd biggest sports league (English Premier League) in the world by revenue, it’s incredibly surprising to find London just outside of the top 10, at 11th and below the likes of Miami, Houston and Washington, D.C.. Yet to add perspective, Washington’s D.C. United of the MLS is valued higher than 4 of London’s teams in the world’s top soccer league.
World Sports Market Rankings
All teams not included are due to their valuation having no impact to the city’s listed position, including NPB, XFL, CFL, WNBA, IPL, AFL, CBL, EFL and unmentioned soccer, cricket, rugby, racing clubs etc..
All valuations are via Forbes and Statista.
1. New York City – $38.785 Billion ($37.895B without Devils)
New York, USA ๐บ๐ธ
New York Yankees – $7.1 Billion
MLB
New York Giants – $6.8 Billion
NFL
New York Knicks – $6.6 Billion
NBA
New York Jets – $6.1 Billion
NFL
Brooklyn Nets – $3.85 Billion
NBA
New York Mets – $2.9 Billion
MLB
New York Rangers – $2.2 Billion
NHL
New York Islanders – $1.02 Billion
NHL
*New Jersey Devils – $890 Million (In Newark, New Jersey)
NHL
New York City FC – $800 Million
MLS
New York Red Bulls – $525 Million
MLS
2. Los Angeles – $33.55 Billion
California, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Los Angeles Rams – $6.9 Billion
NFL
Los Angeles Lakers – $6.4 Billion
NBA
Los Angeles Dodgers – $4.8 Billion
MLB
Los Angeles Clippers – $4.65 Billion
NBA
Los Angeles Chargers – $4.15 Billion
NFL
Los Angeles Angels – $2.7 Billion
MLB
Los Angeles Kings – $1.3 Billion
NHL
Los Angeles FC – $1 Billion
MLS
Los Angeles Galaxy – $925 Million
MLS
Anaheim Ducks – $725 Million
NHL
3. San Francisco – $19.77 Billion ($18.59B without Athletics)
California, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Golden State Warriors – $7.7 Billion
NBA
San Francisco 49ers – $6 Billion
NFL
San Francisco Giants – $3.7 Billion
MLB
*Oakland Athletics – $1.18 Billion (Moving to Las Vegas)
MLB
San Jose Sharks – $740 Million
NHL
San Jose Earthquakes – 450 Million
MLS
4. Chicago – $18.975 Billion
Illinois, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Chicago Bears – $6.3 Billion
NFL
Chicago Bulls – $4.6 Billion
NBA
Chicago Cubs – $4.1 Billion
MLB
Chicago White Sox – $2.05 Billion
MLB
Chicago Blackhawks – $1.5 Billion
NHL
Chicago Fire FC – $425 Million
MLS
5. Boston – $18.075 Billion
Massachusetts, USA ๐บ๐ธ
New England Patriots – $7 Billion
NFL
Boston Celtics – $4.7 Billion
NBA
Boston Red Sox – $4.5 Billion
MLB
Boston Bruins – $1.4 Billion
NHL
New England Revolution – $475 Million
MLS
6. Dallas – $17.05 Billion
Texas, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Dallas Cowboys – $9 Billion
NFL
Dallas Mavericks – $4.5 Billion
NBA
Texas Rangers – $2.225 Billion
MLB
Dallas Stars – $925 Million
NHL
FC Dallas – $400 Million
MLS
7. Philadelphia – $14.5 Billion
Pennsylvania, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Philadelphia Eagles – $5.8 Billion
NFL
Philadelphia 76ers – $4.3 Billion
NBA
Philadelphia Phillies – $2.575 Billion
MLB
Philadelphia Flyers – $1.25 Billion
NHL
Philadelphia Union – $575 Million
MLS
8. Washington – $13.45 Billion
D.C., USA ๐บ๐ธ
Washington Commanders – $6.05 Billion
NFL
Washington Wizards – $3.5 Billion
NBA
Washington Nationals – $2 Billion
MLB
Washington Capitals – $1.2 Billion
NHL
D.C. United – $700 Million
MLS
9. Houston – $12.585 Billion
Texas, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Houston Texans – $5.5 Billion
NFL
Houston Rockets – $4.4 Billion
NBA
Houston Astros – $2.25 Billion
MLB
Houston Dynamo FC – $435 Million
MLS
10. Miami – $11.75 Billion
Florida, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Miami Dolphins – $5.7 Billion
NFL
Miami Heat – $3.9 Billion
NBA
Miami Marlins – $1 Billion
MLB
Inter Miami CF – $600 Million
MLS
Florida Panthers – $550 Million
NHL
11. London – $11.72 Billion
South East, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Arsenal FC – $3.6 Billion
EPL
Chelsea FC – $3.47 Billion
EPL
Tottenham Hotspur FC – $3.19 Billion
EPL
West Ham United – $665 Million
EPL
Crystal Palace – $335 Million
EPL
Fulham FC – $260 million
EPL
Brentford FC – $200 Million
EPL
12. Atlanta – $11.48 Billion
Georgia, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Atlanta Falcons – $4.7 Billion
NFL
Atlanta Hawks – $3.33 Billion
NBA
Atlanta Braves – $2.6 Billion
MLB
Atlanta United – $850 Million
MLS
13. Denver – $11.165 Billion
Colorado, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Denver Broncos – $5.1 Billion
NFL
Denver Nuggets – $3.38 Billion
NBA
Colorado Rockies – $1.475 Billion
MLB
Colorado Avalanche – $860 Million
NHL
Colorado Rapids – $350 Million
MLS
14. Manchester – $10.99 Billion
North West, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Manchester United – $6 Billion
EPL
Manchester City – $4.99 Billion
EPL
15. Minneapolis – $9.93 Billion
Minnesota, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Minnesota Vikings – $4.65 Billion
NFL
Minnesota Timberwolves – $2.5 Billion
NBA
Minnesota Twins – $1.39 Billion
MLB
Minnesota Wild – $850 Million
NHL
Minnesota United FC – $540 Million
MLS
16. Phoenix – $9.63 Billion
Arizona, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Phoenix Suns – $4 Billion
NBA
Arizona Cardinals – $3.8 Billion
NFL
Arizona Diamondbacks – $1.38 Billion
MLB
Arizona Coyotes – $450 Million
NHL
17. Milwaukee – $9.4 Billion ($4.8B without Packers)
Wisconsin, USA ๐บ๐ธ
*Green Bay Packers – $4.6 Billion (In Green Bay)
NFL
Milwaukee Bucks – $3.2 Billion
NBA
Milwaukee Brewers – $1.6 Billion
MLB
18. Cleveland – $9.27 Billion
Ohio, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Cleveland Browns – $4.62 Billion
NFL
Cleveland Cavaliers – $3.35 Billion
NBA
Cleveland Guardians – $1.3 Billion
MLB
19. Detroit – $9.16 Billion
Michigan, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Detroit Lions – $3.6 Billion
NFL
Detroit Pistons – $3.08 Billion
NBA
Detroit Tigers – $1.45 Billion
MLB
Detroit Red Wings – $1.03 Billion
NHL
20. Seattle – $8.91 Billion
Washington, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Seattle Seahawks – $5 Billion
NFL
Seattle Mariners – $2.2 Billion
MLB
Seattle Kraken – $1.05 Billion
NHL
Seattle Sounders FC – $660 Million
MLS
21. Toronto – $8.89 Billion
Ontario, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Toronto Raptors – $4.1 Billion
NBA
Toronto Blue Jays – $2.1 Billion
MLB
Toronto Maple Leafs – $2 Billion
NHL
Toronto FC – $690 Million
MLS
22. Charlotte – $8.365 Billion ($7.725B without Hurricanes)
North Carolina, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Carolina Panthers – $4.1 Billion
NFL
Charlotte Hornets – $3 Billion
NBA
*Carolina Hurricanes – $640 Million (Based in Raleigh, NC)
NHL
Charlotte FC – $625 Million
MLS
23. Nashville – $8.11 Billion ($5.71B without Grizzlies)
Tennessee, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Tennessee Titans – $4.4 Billion
NFL
*Memphis Grizzlies – $2.4 Billion (In Memphis)
NBA
Nashville Predators – $810 Million
NHL
Nashville SC – $500 Million
MLS
24. Madrid – $7.61 Billion
Community of Madrid, Spain ๐ช๐ธ
Real Madrid – $6.07 Billion
La Liga
Atletico Madrid – $1.54 Billion
La Liga
25. Indianapolis – $7.25 Billion
Indiana, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Indianapolis Colts – $4.35 Billion
NFL
Indiana Pacers – $2.9 Billion
NBA
26. Las Vegas – $7.165 Billion ($8.345B with Athletics)
Nevada, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Las Vegas Raiders – $6.2 Billion
NFL
*Oakland Athletics – $1.18 Billion (Moving to Las Vegas)
MLB
Vegas Golden Knights – $965 Million
NHL
27. Pittsburgh – $6.935 Billion
Pennsylvania, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Pittsburgh Steelers – $4.625 Billion
NFL
Pittsburgh Pirates – $1.32 Billion
MLB
Pittsburgh Penguins – $990 Million
NHL
28. New Orleans – $6.625 Billion
Luisiana, USA ๐บ๐ธ
New Orleans Saints – $4.075 Billion
NFL
New Orleans Pelicans – $2.55 Billion
NBA
29. Tampa Bay – $6.45 Billion
Florida, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $4.2 Billion
NFL
Tampa Bay Rays – $1.25 Billion
MLB
Tampa Bay Lightnight – $1 Billion
NHL
30. Baltimore – $6.33 Billion
Maryland, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Baltimore Ravens – $4.63 Billion
NFL
Baltimore Orioles – $1.7 Billion
MLB
31. Kansas City – $6.09 Billion
Missouri, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Kansas City Chiefs – $4.3 Billion
NFL
Kansas City Royals – $1.2 Billion
MLB
Sporting Kansas City $590 Million
MLS
32. Liverpool – $5.888 Billion
North West, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Liverpool FC – $5.288 Billion
EPL
Everton FC – $600 Million
EPL
33. Barcelona – $5.508 Billion
Catalonia, Spain ๐ช๐ธ
FC Barcelona – $5.508 Billion
La Liga
34. Cincinnati – $5.25 Billion
Ohio, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Cincinnati Bengals – $3.5 Billion
NFL
Cincinnati Reds – $1.19 Billion
MLB
FC Cincinnati – $560 Million
MLS
35. Munich – $4.86 Billion
Bavaria, Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
Bayern Munich – $4.86 Billion
Bundesliga
36. Buffalo – $4.31 Billion
New York, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Buffalo Bills – $3.7 Billion
NFL
Buffalo Sabres – $610 Million
NHL
37. Paris – $4.21 Billion
รle-de-France, France ๐ซ๐ท
Paris Saint-Germain – $4.21 Billion
Ligue 1
38. Jacksonville – $4 Billion
Florida, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Jacksonville Jaguars – $4 Billion
NFL
39. Portland – $3.73 Billion
Oregon, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Portland Trail Blazers – $3.08 Billion
NBA
Portland Timbers – $650 Million
MLS
40. St. Louis – $3.43 Billion (Doesn’t include St. Louis City SC)
Missouri, USA ๐บ๐ธ
St. Louis Cardinals – $2.55 Billion
MLB
St. Louis Blues – $880 Million
NHL
St. Louis City SC (Inaugural season)
MLS
41. Orlando – $3.37 Billion
Florida, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Orlando Magic – $2.95 Billion
NBA
Orlando City SC – $420 Million
MLS
42. Salt Lake City – $3.334 Billion
Utah, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Utah Jazz – $3.09 Billion
NBA
Real Salt Lake – $440 Million
MLS
43. Sacramento – $3.33 Billion
California, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Sacramento Kings – $3.33 Billion
NBA
44. San Antonio – $3.25 Billion
Texas, USA ๐บ๐ธ
San Antonio Spurs – $3.25 Billion
NBA
45. Oklahoma City – $3.05 Billion
Oklahoma, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Oklahoma City Thunder – $3.05 Billion
NBA
46. Milan – $2.93 Billion
Lombardy, Italy ๐ฎ๐น
AC Milan – $1.4 Billion
Serie A
Inter Milan – $1.03 Billion
Serie A
Atalanta – $500m Million
Serie A
47. Montreal – $2.225 Billion
Quebec, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Montreal Canadiens – $1.85 Billion
NHL
CF Montreal – $375 Million
MLS
48. Turin – $2.16 Billion
Piedmont, Italy ๐ฎ๐น
Juventus – $2.16 Billion
Serie A
49. Dortmund – $1.93 Billion
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
Borussia Dortmund – $1.93 Billion
Bundesliga
50. San Diego – $1.75 Billion
California, USA ๐บ๐ธ
San Diego Padres – $1.75 Billion
MLB
51. Edmonton – $1.275 Billion
Alberta, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Edmonton Oilers – $1.275 Billion
NHL
52. Columbus – $1.170 Billion
Ohio, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Columbus Blue Jackets – $620 Million
NHL
Columbus Crew – $550 Million
MLS
53. Rome – $1.147 Billion
Lazio, Italy ๐ฎ๐น
AS Roma – $724 Million
Serie A
SS Lazio – $423 Million
Serie A
54. Vancouver – $1.01 Billion
British Columbia, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Vancouver Canucks – $1.01 Billion
NHL
55. Calgary – $855 Million
Alberta, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Calgary Flames – $855 Million
NHL
56. Ottawa – $800 Million
Ontario, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Ottawa Senators – $800 Million
NHL
57. Newcastle – $794 Million
Newcastle upon Tyne, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Newcastle United – $794 Million
EPL
58. Leicester – $781 Million
Leicestershire, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Leicester City FC – $781 Million
EPL
59. Lyon – $734 Million
Auvergne-Rhรดne-Alpes, France ๐ซ๐ท
Olympique Lyonnais – $734 Million
Ligue 1
60. Austin – $680 Million
Texas, USA ๐บ๐ธ
Austin FC – $680 Million
MLS
61. Winnipeg – $650 Million
Manitoba, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Winnipeg Jets – $650 Million
NHL
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