NFL Team Values 2026: Cowboys Lead at $15.5B, Average Up 31%
The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's most valuable franchise, worth $15.5 billion, as team values surge across the league.
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The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's most valuable franchise, worth $15.5 billion, as team values surge across the league. The average NFL franchise value has increased by 31%. The Dallas Cowboys lead the pack, followed by the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants. The Detroit Lions' value has risen by over $2 billion since 2025.
The Cleveland Browns' franchise value has surged to $8.6 billion. The New York Times, Detroit Free Press, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, and Sportico.com have all published reports on the 2026 NFL franchise valuations. The Sportico report provides the full list of team values. The New York Times and Yahoo Sports focus on individual team valuations.
The Detroit Free Press and Bleacher Report provide context on the overall increase in franchise values. The question remains: what factors are driving this surge in NFL team values?
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Coverage (6)
- Here are the most valuable NFL teams in 2026, from Cowboys to Jets Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Dallas Cowboys are (again) the NFL’s most valuable franchise The New York Times · 3h ago
- Detroit Lions value rises by over $2 billion since 2025, per Sportico Detroit Free Press · 3h ago
- Cowboys, Rams, Giants Top Sportico's Full List of 2026 NFL Franchise Valuations Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Cleveland Browns' franchise value surges to $8.6B in new NFL rankings Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- NFL Team Values 2026: Cowboys Lead at $15.5B, Average Up 31% Sportico.com · 3h ago
Answered
Which NFL team is the most valuable in 2026?
The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable NFL franchise in 2026, with a value of $15.5 billion.
How much has the average NFL franchise value increased?
The average NFL franchise value has increased by 31%.
Which teams follow the Dallas Cowboys in franchise value?
The Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants follow the Dallas Cowboys in franchise value.
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