The financial landscape of Major League Soccer (MLS) continues to reach new heights. According to the latest 2026 rankings by Sportico, the average valuation of an MLS club has climbed to $721 million. Leading the charge is Inter Miami FC, which has secured the top spot with a staggering valuation of $1.45 billion.
The Top Tier: Breaking the Billion-Dollar Barrier Inter Miami’s rise to the summit represents a 22% year-on-year growth. This surge is attributed to a robust global digital strategy and the upcoming Miami Freedom Park project. Close behind in second place is Los Angeles FC (LAFC), valued at $1.40 billion—a 9% increase from last year—bolstered by high-profile shareholders like Giorgio Chiellini. LA Galaxy rounds out the top three with a valuation of $1.17 billion.
The “Billion-Dollar Club” now includes five teams, with Atlanta United ($1.14 billion) and New York City FC ($1.12 billion) following the leaders.
The Top 10 Most Valuable MLS Clubs (2026)
- Inter Miami FC: $1.45 Billion (+22%)
- Los Angeles FC: $1.40 Billion (+9%)
- LA Galaxy: $1.17 Billion (+7%)
- Atlanta United: $1.14 Billion (+6%)
- New York City FC: $1.12 Billion (+7%)
- Seattle Sounders FC: $915 Million (+11%)
- Austin FC: $910 Million (+5%)
- Columbus Crew: $800 Million (+10%)
- FC Cincinnati: $790 Million (+9%)
- San Diego FC: $765 Million
Growth and Discrepancies While the majority of the league saw positive growth, a few clubs faced slight declines. CF Montreal sits at the bottom of the list with a valuation of $430 million (down 4%), while Vancouver Whitecaps and San Jose Earthquakes also saw minor dips. Despite these outliers, the overall trajectory of the league remains upward, driven by infrastructure investments and increasing global visibility.