New figures released on Tuesday now place one of New York’s MLS teams at a valuation of over $1 billion.
New York City FC holds the fifth spot in the league, valued at $1.12 billion, trailing Atlanta United, Los Angeles Galaxy, Los Angeles FC, and Inter Miami. The valuation comes from Sportico’s annual rankings of MLS team values.
Hitting its 10-year milestone last year, NYCFC has seen its valuation rise by 12% since 2025, making it the second consecutive year that Sportico has placed the club’s worth above $1 billion.
On average, MLS teams are valued at around $767 million, which is up 6% from 2025.
Inter Miami, bolstered by Lionel Messi and striving for its first MLS Cup title, has a valuation of $1.45 billion.
Meanwhile, Red Bull New York saw a 2% increase in its valuation to $660 million, ranking 20th out of 30 MLS teams.
To determine these values, Sportico analyzed each franchise’s revenue through publicly available data, financial records, and discussions with individuals knowledgeable about the teams’ finances, including bankers and lawyers involved in MLS deals.
NYCFC’s valuation is notable as the club made it to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. Plus, it’s gearing up to open its $780 million home, Etihad Park, by Citi Field in Queens.
This new venue is set to debut in the spring of 2027 and is expected to host multiple matches during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Club CEO Brad Sims mentioned that NYCFC is also looking into hosting other significant events at their upcoming stadium. “This Olympic announcement is essentially our first major milestone,” he said. “We’re certainly keeping our eyes peeled for other exciting opportunities down the road.”
