Now the franchise holds the top valuation of any team in the world.
Advertisement
This is the ninth consecutive year that the Cowboys nabbed the top spot on Forbes annual list, states CBS Sports.
The operating income figures do not include the $27 million each team may have to pay to settle a lawsuit over concussions. The behemoth that cost .2 billion to construct has proven to be a boost to the franchise, perhaps sparking others to follow suit. The Cowboys owner and general manager laughed and shared one of his favorite stories.
Premier League giants Manchester United were valued at $3.1bn according to most recent Forbes estimates. Ranked 31st, the Raiders are worth just $1.43 billion – $30 million ahead of the league-worst Buffalo Bills. With the way Tom Brady made history during the team’s season opener, we wouldn’t be surprised to see New England’s value continue to rise. The Giants generated a revenue of $400 million past year , while the 49ers earned $427 million. According to Forbes the team’s revenue from ticket sales, sponsors, concessions, luxury suites, and non-football events spiked 160% from 2013.
Atlantic City’s casino revenue fell 5 percent in August compared with a year ago, but that may be due largely to a quirk in the calendar. Throw in fantasy football, mix in all the ways you can consume the content, and you have today’s NFL economic model: Destiny: The Taken King PS4 bundle-except with real people. The San Francisco franchise is ranked fifth in the league and had the largest year-over-year valuation increase (69 percent) of any NFL team.
Advertisement
The Dallas Cowboys pulled off an improbable comeback win in Week 1 of the 2015 season and Jerry Jones, surely, couldn’t be happier.
