The Lakers have been sold for approximately $12 billion, according to ESPN, marking a record for North American sports franchise sales. The sale represents a significant benchmark in professional sports valuations, though it involves an NBA team rather than an NFL franchise.
Meanwhile, NFL team valuations continue to climb. The Dallas Cowboys remain the most valuable NFL franchise at $15.5 billion, per Sportico's 2026 valuations cited by ESPN and Yahoo Sports. The average NFL team is now worth $9.34 billion, with the Cincinnati Bengals valued lowest at $7.4 billion.