NFL team valuations reach record levels as all franchises exceed eight billion dollars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

All 32 NFL teams are now valued at at least $8 billion according to 2026 data. The Dallas Cowboys maintain the top spot with a $17 billion valuation, marking the franchise's 20th consecutive year leading the league list. Average team value across the NFL has reached $9.5 billion, a 34% increase from the previous year. The Seattle Seahawks recently completed a ownership change, with Vinod Khosla purchasing the club for a record $9.6 billion. Revenue stability is driven by national media rights deals and a $301 million salary cap, while facility upgrades and international expansion efforts continue under commissioner Roger Goodell. Private equity firms such as Arctos are now acquiring minority stakes in various teams following rule changes.
- •Dallas Cowboys lead the NFL with a $17 billion valuation.
- •Average NFL franchise value reached $9.5 billion in 2026.
- •Vinod Khosla purchased the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.6 billion.
- •All 32 NFL teams are now valued at a minimum of $8 billion.
- •Private equity firms are acquiring minority stakes in multiple franchises.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — The NFL’s Most Valuable Teams 2026
"On Forbes’ 2026 list of NFL valuations, all 32 teams are worth at least $8 billion. See the full ranking, with the Dallas Cowboys setting an eye-popping record at No. 1.
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