Most Valuable NFL Teams in 2025

In pro football, a win on the balance sheet is just as crucial as a win on the field. According to Forbes, every one of the 32 franchises is now valued at over $5 billion, which makes the NFL the wealthiest sports league on the planet.

Leading the charge again are the Dallas Cowboys. Their value has climbed to $13 billion, up 29 percent from 2024. The franchise hasn’t hoisted a Lombardi Trophy in 30 years, yet it continues to rule the business of football with unmatched marketing, sponsorships, and brand loyalty.

The $10 Billion Club

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Jerry Jones’ team has turned the iconic star on the helmet into a global symbol of success and scale. Two other teams have joined Dallas in the NFL’s financial stratosphere. The Los Angeles Rams stand second at $10.5 billion. Close behind, the New York Giants are valued at $10.1 billion, bolstered by deep-pocketed ownership and a legacy that keeps them one of the most recognized franchises in American sports.

These teams represent the top tier of the NFL’s money machine. Even those below them are seeing major year-over-year gains as broadcast deals, private equity investment, and global expansion continue to fuel the league’s rapid growth.

Football’s Billion-Dollar Boom

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Forbes reports the average NFL franchise is now worth $7.1 billion, a 25 percent jump in just one year and more than double the 2021 average. Every club is profitable, with operating income across the league averaging $127 million last season. This level of financial consistency is rare in sports, where many franchises in other leagues often operate at a loss.

The league’s revenue streams are firing on all cylinders. Media contracts guarantee more than $125 billion over the next decade, team sponsorships now total around $2.5 billion annually, and international markets are finally starting to contribute real money.

Minority ownership stakes in several teams, such as the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers, have recently been sold at multi-billion-dollar valuations, too.

Breaking Down the Numbers

Here’s how every team stacks up in 2025, based on Forbes’ latest rankings:

Dallas Cowboys – $13 billion
Los Angeles Rams – $10.5 billion
New York Giants – $10.1 billion
New England Patriots – $9 billion
San Francisco 49ers – $8.6 billion
Philadelphia Eagles – $8.3 billion
Chicago Bears – $8.2 billion
New York Jets – $8.1 billion
Las Vegas Raiders – $7.7 billion
Washington Commanders – $7.6 billion
Miami Dolphins – $7.5 billion
Houston Texans – $7.4 billion
Denver Broncos – $6.8 billion
Seattle Seahawks – $6.7 billion
Green Bay Packers – $6.65 billion
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $6.6 billion
Pittsburgh Steelers – $6.5 billion
Cleveland Browns – $6.4 billion
Atlanta Falcons – $6.35 billion
Tennessee Titans – $6.3 billion
Minnesota Vikings – $6.25 billion
Kansas City Chiefs – $6.2 billion
Baltimore Ravens – $6.1 billion
Los Angeles Chargers – $6 billion
Buffalo Bills – $5.95 billion
Indianapolis Colts – $5.9 billion
Carolina Panthers – $5.7 billion
Jacksonville Jaguars – $5.6 billion
Arizona Cardinals – $5.5 billion
Detroit Lions – $5.4 billion
New Orleans Saints – $5.3 billion
Cincinnati Bengals – $5.25 billion

The Business of Gridiron Glory

The Cowboys generated $1.2 billion in revenue and a remarkable $629 million in operating income last year. Experts believe Jerry Jones could command far more than $13 billion if the team ever hit the open market. Dallas leads by a wide margin, but other franchises are quickly gaining ground. Teams like the Eagles, 49ers, and Jets have surged due to lucrative media markets, committed ownership, and loyal fan bases.

Meanwhile, newer venues such as Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have turned game days into high-end entertainment experiences that pull in massive local revenue. The same model is now being studied by other franchises eager to modernize facilities and push their valuations even higher.

Why It Keeps Growing

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The NFL’s financial model relies on consistency, scarcity, and global reach. Games remain the most-watched live programming in America, and limited ownership access keeps franchise values climbing. Expanding overseas markets, long-term media security, and wide-ranging brand partnerships have positioned the league for even greater financial success.

Even the lower-ranked teams are benefiting from this surge. The Cincinnati Bengals’ $5.25 billion valuation, the lowest on the list, still exceeds nearly every pro sports franchise outside football.

As the 2025 season kicks off, competition on the field might be fierce, but financially, the standings are already decided, and football’s business empire shows no signs of slowing down.