In the world of sports, there are as many professional franchises as there are colors in the world, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that all of them are as successful as others. Just like in any other facet of life, some franchises are on top of their game, not only on the field, pitch or court but also in the world of popularity and revenue grossing. If you look at some of the most important sports betting news outlets around, you’ll probably see that there is a certain group of sporting teams from around the world that usually hold all of the limelight and attention and for very good reasons.

But which are some of the most valuable teams in the world? Here we bring you a list of our picks for the four most valuable sports franchises in the world right now.

1. Dallas Cowboys, Estimated Value: $5,7 Billion

In the world of professional football which is the NFL, while there are fan bases for every team in the league, one thing is definitely for certain, you either love the Dallas Cowboys or you hate them. But be it that you love the Cowboys or hate them, that hasn’t stopped them from becoming the most valuable sports franchise in the world, with an estimated value of around $5,7 billion. Jerry Jones, the owner of the team, bought the squad in 1989 for a whopping $150 million which in comparison to today’s value, seems like mere pocket change.

With merchandise sales that continuously skyrocket in profitability, a top of the line stadium that is one of the best sporting facilities in the world as well as one of the most sought after venues not only for football games but all sorts of sporting and cultural events, “America’s team” as it’s known popularly continues to hold their ground steadily as the richest sporting franchise in the world.

2. New York Yankees, Estimated Value: $5,25 Billion

What the Cowboys are to the NFL and the world of professional football, the New York Yankees are to the world of professional baseball. The most successful pro baseball franchise in the history of the sport in the US is also the richest franchise in all of Major League Baseball as well as one of the most popular and recognizable sports teams in the world.

Everybody knows about the Yankees’ famous pinstripe uniform and their iconic NY hat that has become a staple for not only the team’s athletes but celebrities and people from all walks of life. The Steinbrenner family, owners of the team, bought it back in 1973 for $8,8 million, which in the team’s market value today looks like a nice tip. Even if they haven’t been the dominant squad they usually are, the Yankees still hold no competition when it comes to the value and money-making skills.

3. New York Knicks, Estimated Value: $5 Billion

There is a reason why New York is called the “Mecca of Sports Entertainment” and for the most part, it’s because of one place, in particular, Madison Square Garden. MSG is the arena in which also the third most valuable sports franchise in the world plays, the NBA’s New York Knicks. The Knicks, which even while not having one of the most tittle ridden records in the league is still one of the most popular franchises in professional sports in the US, holds a market value of $5 billion, which is an incredible upgrade from their original $300 million price tag from 1997 when it was bought by the Madison Square Garden Company.

Even while the team has seen better times on the court, experiencing a game at MSG, where the chances of running into a plethora of A-list celebrities is a definite possibility makes the Knicks and seeing them in action one of the most expensive and sought after tickets in pro sports around.

4. FC Barcelona, Estimated Value: $4,76 Billion

When you think of soccer, one of the first teams that come to mind, especially in recent times is FC Barcelona from Spain. Be it because of their continuous title runs, their myriad of superstars, or the fact that up until last season, this team used to be home to the world’s greatest soccer player of all time Lionel Messi, but there’s no denying that FC Barcelona has done everything right to cement their status as the world’s most valuable soccer franchise and also the world’s fourth most valuable sporting franchise.

Their main sources of revenue come from sponsorship deals with some of the world’s leading business companies as well as merchandise sales and ticket sales for each of their home games. While Messi’s departure to French giants PSG did take an economic toll on Barcelona’s finances, the team has still been able to continue holding their position strongly as one of the most profitable and valuable sporting franchises in the world in actuality.