Inter Miami has become the most valuable club in MLS at the start of the 2026 season, with a valuation of $1.45 billion (€1.216 billion), surpassing Los Angeles FC, according to a report by the specialized outlet Sportico. Inter Miami increased its valuation by 22% compared to 2025, growth that allowed it to overtake Los Angeles FC, which had topped the rankings for the past four years and is now valued at $1.4 billion, up 9% from 2025.
Behind Inter Miami and LAFC in the top five are LA Galaxy ($1.17 billion, +5%), Atlanta United ($1.14 billion, +6%), and New York City FC ($1.12 billion, +12%). In the cases of Inter Miami and New York City FC, the construction of new stadiums set to open in 2026 and 2027, respectively, has significantly boosted their value. These five clubs are the only ones among the league’s 30 franchises valued at over $1 billion.
The average value of an MLS club is $767 million, up 6% from 2025, according to Sportico. However, the twelve lowest-valued franchises have increased by only 2% on average, while three clubs—Vancouver, Montreal, and San Jose—have seen their valuations decline.
Inter Miami, founded in 2018 and beginning competition in 2020, has dramatically increased its sporting and financial profile with the arrival of stars such as Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suárez, with David Beckham serving as president. In addition, the club won the MLS title for the first time in 2025.
