Detroit Lions team value increases by $2 billion in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Detroit Lions' valuation rose to $8.02 billion, a 36% increase from 2025, according to Sportico. This gain places the Lions at 27th in NFL team rankings, down two spots from last year. The average team value in the NFL increased by 31%, marking the largest growth since these valuations began. The Dallas Cowboys remain the league's most valuable team at $15.5 billion. The Lions' valuation rise reflects a broader trend across the league.
- •Lions valuation increased from $5.88 billion to $8.02 billion in 2026
- •Lions fell to 27th in NFL rankings due to others rising higher
- •Dallas Cowboys valued at $15.5 billion, leading the league
- •Average NFL team value increased by 31% in last year
- •Last NFL team sold was Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion in July
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions value rises by over $2 billion since 2025, per Sportico
"The Detroit Lions gained 36% in value year-over-year per Sportico, but dropped two spots in the league's latest valuation rankings.
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