NFL 2026
Off Field August 12, 2026 · Touchdown Week Staff

Cowboys Remain Sports' Most Valuable Franchise at $15.5 Billion

Sportico's annual valuation report has Dallas atop all of sports for a seventh straight year, a 21% year-over-year jump, with the Rams and Giants rounding out the NFL's top three.

The Dallas Cowboys were valued at $15.5 billion in Sportico's annual franchise valuations report released this week, a 21% increase from a year ago that keeps them atop not just the NFL but all of professional sports for a seventh consecutive year.

Which other NFL teams rank highest?

The Los Angeles Rams came in second among NFL teams at $12.7 billion, followed by the New York Giants at $12 billion, according to the figures shared by ESPN's Adam Schefter.

How does this compare across all of sports?

The Cowboys' $15.5 billion valuation makes them the single most valuable franchise in any sport, not just the NFL, a distinction they've now held for seven straight years in Sportico's rankings.

What drives these valuations?

Sportico's report factors in revenue streams including media rights, stadium economics, sponsorships and market size. The Cowboys have long led the league in local revenue thanks to AT&T Stadium's non-NFL event bookings and one of the sport's most valuable sponsorship portfolios.

Sources

  • ESPN: Schefter: Cowboys remain most valuable sports franchise at $15.5 billion

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Published August 12, 2026 Touchdown Week Staff