Five MLS teams are now worth over $1 billion, with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami sitting at the top of the list.
Major League Soccer’s financial growth continues to accelerate, and the latest valuations underline just how quickly the league’s leading franchises are pulling away. Inter Miami’s rise, fuelled by Messi’s global appeal, has pushed the club to the summit of the rankings.
Five MLS teams are now worth over $1 billion
The latest valuations confirm that five MLS franchises have crossed the $1 billion threshold. Forbes ranked Inter Miami CF as the most valuable MLS club at $1.35 billion.
Los Angeles FC follows closely at $1.32 billion, underlining the commercial strength of the Southern California market. The Los Angeles Galaxy are next at $1.08 billion, maintaining their position as one of the league’s historic heavyweights.
New York City FC are valued at $1.02 billion, while Atlanta United FC round out the billion-dollar group at $1.00 billion.
Together, these five franchises represent MLS’s financial elite, reflecting strong ownership groups, stadium assets, and growing global reach.
Average MLS club value rises, but gap widens
Beyond the billion-dollar clubs, the broader MLS financial picture also shows steady growth.
The average value of the league’s 30 teams now stands at $731 million, a 6% increase from 2025’s $690 million. That rise signals continued investor confidence and expanding commercial opportunities across the competition.
However, the figures also highlight a widening gap between the top and bottom of the league. While Inter Miami lead at $1.35 billion, last placed CF Montréal are valued at an estimated $440 million.
The contrast illustrates how star power, market size, and infrastructure investment are shaping MLS’s financial hierarchy.
Wth Messi driving global attention in Miami, the league’s growth is clear, but so too is the emerging divide between its most and least valuable clubs.
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