NFL Valuations 2025: Cowboys worth $13B, Rams, Patriots, Giants Lead Forbes List of Most Valuable NFL Teams.

The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable NFL team for a 19th consecutive year, with the New England Patriots being named as the second-most valuable franchise for the 11th consecutive year, according to the annual NFL franchise valuations list published by Forbes.

With the dawn of a new season on the horizon, the NFL team valuations are out ahead of the Week 1 kickoff. As is tradition, Forbes has released those numbers for 2025.

Each of the league's 32 teams are worth at least $5 billion for the first time – evidence that the NFL is a money-making machine and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

It comes as no surprise that the Dallas Cowboys top the list at $13 billion, followed by the Los Angeles Rams ($10.5 billion) and New York Giants ($10.1 billion) as the only franchises to eclipse the $10 billion mark. The Cincinnati Bengals check in at No. 32 with a valuation of $5.25 billion..

The NFL's dominance is still apparent in the valuations, with all 32 teams ranked among the top 50 franchises in North America, per Sportico. The Bengals are worth more than all but seven NBA teams and five MLB teams.

According to Forbes, the average value of the NFL's 32 teams rose 14% from last year to $5.1 billion due to more television money and the $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders.

Who is the Most Valuable franchise in 2025.

The Cowboys continue to dominance the field at the top of Forbes & Sportstico’ list of the most valuable NFL franchise.

- The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable NFL team for a 19th consecutive year, according to the annual list published by Forbes on Thursday.

The Cowboys have a record valuation of $13 billion. That serves as a 29-percent increase from last August when "America's Team" became the first pro sports club to reach the $10 billion mark.

Sportico valued the Cowboys at $12.8 billion earlier this month.

The Cowboys haven't won the Super Bowl since 1995.

To put that in perspective, there are only four NBA franchises and three MLB franchises that have a value of at least $4 billion

NFL Teams Valuations 2025: List of All 32 most valuable NFL franchises.

The most valuable NFL franchises of all 32 teams are as follows:

Which franchises are valued among the most expensive, and who sits closer to the bottom?

All values according to Forbes NFL Team Valuations.

Rank Team Value

1. Dallas Cowboys: $13 billion

2. Los Angeles Rams: $10.5 billion

3. New York Giants: $10.1 billion

4. New England Patriots: $9 billion

5. San Francisco 49ers: $8.6 billion

6. Philadelphia Eagles: $8.3 billion

7. Chicago Bears: $8.2 billion

8. New York Jets: $8.1 billion

9. Las Vegas Raiders: $7.7 billion

10. Washington Commanders: $7.6 billion

11. Miami Dolphins: $7.5 billion

12. Houston Texans: $7.4 billion

13. Denver Broncos: $6.8 billion

14. Seattle Seahawks: $6.7 billion

15. Green Bay Packers: $6.65 billion

16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $6.6 billion

17. Pittsburgh Steelers: $6.5 billion

18. Cleveland Browns: $6.4 billion

19. Atlanta Falcons: $6.35 billion

20. Tennessee Titans: $6.3 billion

21. Minnesota Vikings: $6.25 billion

22. Kansas City Chiefs: $6.2 billion

23. Baltimore Ravens: $6.1 billion

24. Los Angeles Chargers: $6 billion

25. Buffalo Bills: $5.95 billion

26. Indianapolis Colts: $5.9 billion

27. Carolina Panthers: $5.7 billion

28. Jacksonville Jaguars: $5.6 billion

29. Arizona Cardinals: $5.5 billion

20. Detroit Lions: $5.4 billion

31. New Orleans Saints: $5.3 billion

32. Cincinnati Bengals: $5.25 billion

All Data from Forbes.

Which NFL team is Second Most Valuable franchise in Forbes list 2025.

Los Angeles Rams put down New England Patriots becomes the 2nd-most valuable NFL franchise 2nd time in 12th straight year.

Only the Dallas Cowboys were valued at more by Forbes ($13 billion), at $10.5 billion. With a value of $9 billion, the New England Patriots, were just slightly behind the LA Rams, sits at No.4.

The worth of New England now is $9 billion.

What NFL franchise has the lowest value?

The reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles ($8.5 billion) were 6th on the Forbes list while the Cincinnati Bengals ($5.25 billion) were the lowest-valued team.

Bengals, even after making their way to the Super Bowl, they now find themselves once again as the franchise with the lowest value. Luckily, they still saw a 32% increase from 2021.

What is the average value of NFL Teams 2025?

On a broader scale, the NFL's 32 teams are worth an average of $7.1 billion, according to Forbes. That represents a 25 percent increase from last year, 2024.

1. All Teams Surpass $5B

For the first time in NFL history, every franchise is valued at least at $5 billion. The league average now stands at $7.1 billion, reflecting a remarkable 25% increase from 2024.

2. Dallas Cowboys – A Class Apart

The Cowboys remain the most valuable sports franchise, valued at $13 billion according to Forbes, marking a 29% year-over-year increase and doubling their worth over four years.

Although Sportico places them at $12.8 billion, they still lead the pack — topping the rankings for six straight years.

3. Three “Decacorns” in the League

The Rams ($10.43B) and Giants ($10.25B) have joined the Cowboys as the only NFL teams worth over $10 billion, showcasing explosive growth (both up ~34%).

4. NFC East Dominance in Top 10

The NFC East is particularly healthy — Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, and Commanders all rank within the top 10 in franchise value.

5. Bottom of the Pack Still Strong

Teams like the Cincinnati Bengals ($5.5B), Jaguars ($5.57B), and Saints ($5.63B) form the lower tier but remain firmly in the multi-billion dollar realm.

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