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.

  1. USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ – 40
  2. Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ – 7
  3. England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ – 5
  4. Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น – 3
  5. Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ – 2
  6. Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช – 2
  7. France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท – 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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿด๓ 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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Manchester United – $6 Billion
EPL

Manchester City – $4.99 Billion
EPL

15. Minneapolis – $9.93 Billion
Minnesota, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

*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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Real Madrid – $6.07 Billion
La Liga

Atletico Madrid – $1.54 Billion
La Liga

25. Indianapolis – $7.25 Billion
Indiana, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Indianapolis Colts – $4.35 Billion
NFL

Indiana Pacers – $2.9 Billion
NBA

26. Las Vegas – $7.165 Billion ($8.345B with Athletics)
Nevada, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

New Orleans Saints – $4.075 Billion
NFL

New Orleans Pelicans – $2.55 Billion
NBA

29. Tampa Bay – $6.45 Billion
Florida, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Baltimore Ravens – $4.63 Billion
NFL

Baltimore Orioles – $1.7 Billion
MLB

31. Kansas City – $6.09 Billion
Missouri, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Liverpool FC – $5.288 Billion
EPL

Everton FC – $600 Million
EPL

33. Barcelona – $5.508 Billion
Catalonia, Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

FC Barcelona – $5.508 Billion
La Liga

34. Cincinnati – $5.25 Billion
Ohio, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Cincinnati Bengals – $3.5 Billion
NFL

Cincinnati Reds – $1.19 Billion
MLB

FC Cincinnati – $560 Million
MLS

35. Munich – $4.86 Billion
Bavaria, Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Bayern Munich – $4.86 Billion
Bundesliga

36. Buffalo – $4.31 Billion
New York, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Buffalo Bills – $3.7 Billion
NFL

Buffalo Sabres – $610 Million
NHL

37. Paris – $4.21 Billion
 รŽle-de-France, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Paris Saint-Germain – $4.21 Billion
Ligue 1

38. Jacksonville – $4 Billion
Florida, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Jacksonville Jaguars – $4 Billion
NFL

39. Portland – $3.73 Billion
Oregon, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Orlando Magic – $2.95 Billion
NBA

Orlando City SC – $420 Million
MLS

42. Salt Lake City – $3.334 Billion
Utah, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Utah Jazz – $3.09 Billion
NBA

Real Salt Lake – $440 Million
MLS

43. Sacramento – $3.33 Billion
California, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Sacramento Kings – $3.33 Billion
NBA

44. San Antonio – $3.25 Billion
Texas, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

San Antonio Spurs – $3.25 Billion
NBA

45. Oklahoma City – $3.05 Billion
Oklahoma, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Oklahoma City Thunder – $3.05 Billion
NBA

46. Milan – $2.93 Billion
Lombardy, Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

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 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Montreal Canadiens – $1.85 Billion
NHL

CF Montreal – $375 Million
MLS

48. Turin – $2.16 Billion
Piedmont, Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Juventus – $2.16 Billion
Serie A

49. Dortmund – $1.93 Billion
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Borussia Dortmund – $1.93 Billion
Bundesliga

50. San Diego – $1.75 Billion
California, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

San Diego Padres – $1.75 Billion
MLB

51. Edmonton – $1.275 Billion
Alberta, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Edmonton Oilers – $1.275 Billion
NHL

52. Columbus – $1.170 Billion
Ohio, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Columbus Blue Jackets – $620 Million
NHL

Columbus Crew – $550 Million
MLS

53. Rome – $1.147 Billion
Lazio, Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

AS Roma – $724 Million
Serie A

SS Lazio – $423 Million
Serie A

54. Vancouver – $1.01 Billion
British Columbia, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Vancouver Canucks – $1.01 Billion
NHL

55. Calgary – $855 Million
Alberta, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Calgary Flames – $855 Million
NHL

56. Ottawa – $800 Million
Ontario, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Ottawa Senators – $800 Million
NHL

57. Newcastle – $794 Million
Newcastle upon Tyne, England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Newcastle United – $794 Million
EPL

58. Leicester – $781 Million
Leicestershire, England ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Leicester City FC – $781 Million
EPL

59. Lyon – $734 Million
Auvergne-Rhรดne-Alpes, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Olympique Lyonnais – $734 Million
Ligue 1

60. Austin – $680 Million
Texas, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Austin FC – $680 Million
MLS

61. Winnipeg – $650 Million
Manitoba, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Winnipeg Jets – $650 Million
NHL

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By Ben Cherry

Founder, university dropout, 2018 Palooza world beer pong bronze medalist. A Toronto sports groupie as stubborn as they come. Mostly aggravating online, convivial to have a beer with.