Forbes has released the 2024 list of the World's Most Valuable Sports Empires and the top 25 have an aggregate enterprise value of $216 billion (£185bn). This is a stark 24 percent increase from the previous year.
The owners of both Manchester United and Manchester City feature in this eye-watering list. City Football Group, who also own New York City FC and Melbourne City FC have a current valuation of $6.85 billion (£5.88bn), up 15 percent in a year. However, the Glazer Family are significantly in front, valued at $8.02 billion (£6.89bn) — up seven percent — with their portfolio including United and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Take a look below at the richest sports empires in the world and see where both United and City's owners rank compared to their close Premier League rivals and other global names.
21. Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment — $11.86 billion / £9.36 billion
Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Commanders, New Jersey Devils, Joe Gibbs Racing, Youth Sports, HBSE Ventures, Utica Comets, Crystal Palace, Elevate Sports Ventures, New Meta Entertainment | Getty Images
22. Jerry Jones — $12.8 billion / £10.10 billion
Dallas Cowboys, The Star, GameSquare Esports | Getty Images
23. Fenway Sports Group — $12.96 billion / £10.22 billion
Liverpool FC, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Penguins, NESN, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Fenway Sports Management | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
24. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment — $15.59 billion / £12.30 billion
Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Arsenal FC, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Colorado Mammoth | Arsenal FC via Getty Images