Barcelona overtakes Manchester United in global football club valuations

As of September 2026, Barcelona has surpassed Manchester United to become one of the most valuable football organizations globally. Market data indicates that Barcelona is currently valued at $7.5 billion, while Manchester United sits at $7.2 billion. Reports suggest these shifts in valuation are driven by significant growth in commercial revenue and global brand reach.

According to Forbes rankings for 2026, Real Madrid remains the most valuable football club globally, valued at $9.5 billion. The top five are completed by Liverpool ($6.2 billion), Paris Saint-Germain ($5.8 billion), and Barcelona. In the broader context of sports, the Dallas Cowboys lead all global sports franchises with an valuation of $13 billion. Barcelona is expected to officially release its detailed financial results for the 2025-26 period on September 7, with revenues projected to reach approximately €1.1 billion, a notable increase from the €994 million recorded in 2024-25.

While one source emphasizes the rivalry and market shift between Barcelona and Manchester United, the broader Forbes data places both clubs behind Real Madrid within the football sector, while positioning them well within the global top 15 of all sports organizations.