NFL Valuations Hit Record Highs as Seahawks Sale Sets New Benchmark
The average NFL team is now valued at $10.36 billion, a 35% jump driven by the record-breaking $9.61 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family. This transaction, which closed in September, featured over $8 billion in equity, shattering previous records and debunking concerns that league debt limits would cap franchise prices. The Dallas Cowboys remain the most valuable team at $16 billion, while five franchises now exceed $12 billion in value. Rising valuations are fueled by competitive bidding among global wealth, increasing national revenue shares, and upcoming stadium renovations across a third of the league.