The WNBA’s NY Liberty officially became the highest valued women’s sports team in history. Raising funds from a group of investors in a deal that values the franchise at $450 million, this marks the largest valuation ever for a professional women’s sports team. With an incredible season run and high-profile player signings, like Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, their success indicates that the business of women’s sports is booming.
This is a moment where women’s sports are receiving higher viewership, gaining bigger breakout stars, and attracting its well-deserved fandom. A financial renaissance only makes sense, as investors are understanding the value women’s sports bring to the table. Here’s a look at five of the highest valued women’s sports teams, who are redefining women’s sports.
Angel City FC
In 2024, the National Women’s Soccer League team Angel City FC became the world’s most valuable women’s sports franchise. They were valued at $250 million after Willow Bay and Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, became owners of the club. They’re no stranger to big-name investors, boasting a star-studded ownership group that includes Natalie Portman, Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian. With record-breaking attendance numbers, the Angel City FC set a new gold standard in women’s professional soccer.
Las Vegas Aces
The Las Vegas Aces, currently valued at $140 million, stand tall. The team is back-to-back WNBA champions due to their on-court dominance and star players, like A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. Owned by Mark Davis, their growing value only warrants more investment. Fans keep coming back and sponsors remain eager to align with a winning team.
Kansas City Current FC
Though the Kansas City Current may be newer to the NWSL, they sit in second place behind Angel City FC. They are currently valued at $182 million. Backed by visionary ownership and a passionate local fanbase, they’re the first women’s pro team to build a stadium specifically for a women’s sport. This investment has deepened their branding and built roar around them. It has catapulted the team into one of the highest-valued clubs in women’s sports.
San Diego Wave FC
The San Diego Wave being sold to new owners in a $120 million deal broke NWSL records. With strong on-field performances and a rapidly growing fan base, the team boasts some of the highest attendance figures. It only makes sense that they would sustain such a high value rate.
Seattle Storm
With four WNBA championships under their belt and a legacy that includes legends, like Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson, the Seattle Storm earned themselves a $151 million valuation. This made them at one point the highest-valued team in the WNBA. The Storm also invested in their own state-of-the-art practice facility, a rare move that signals long-term commitment to the future of the league.