According to a report from Sportico released on Tuesday, five clubs in MLS have now surpassed a valuation of $1 billion, with Inter Miami taking the lead for the first time at $1.45 billion.
Following their first MLS Cup victory last December, Miami’s valuation has increased by 22%, overtaking LAFC ($1.4 billion), which held the top spot for the past four years.
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Co-owned by David Beckham, Inter Miami’s success both on and off the field has soared since the arrival of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi in 2023.
Other top contenders include the LA Galaxy ($1.17 billion), Atlanta United ($1.14 billion), and New York City FC ($1.12 billion).
In total, MLS’s 30 clubs now have an average valuation of $767 million, marking a 6% increase from last year and a 39% rise since Sportico’s inaugural valuation in 2021. The combined worth of MLS teams is estimated at $23 billion.
Despite these positive trends, MLS teams are still working to catch up with the higher valuations seen in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL.
In a comparison across all five leagues, Miami ranks 116th out of 154 teams. The top three are the Dallas Cowboys ($12.8 billion), Golden State Warriors ($11.33 billion), and the Los Angeles Rams ($10.43 billion).
The 2026 MLS regular season is set to begin on February 21, with LAFC taking on Inter Miami.