Top 10 most valuable sports teams

Recently, the renowned magazine Forbes released a list of the most valuable sports brands in the world for 2013. Here, we take a look at the 10 of the most valuable sports teams in the world for the year 2013.

This is not a list that has been prepared after conducting a poll. Rather, this list has been compiled using hard financial data. To compile this list of  the most valuable sports teams in terms of brand value, Forbes took only that part of the value of the enterprise that does not include the size or demographics of its market or league-shared revenue.

10. Arsenal

Brand Value 2013: $162 million
Brand Value 2012: $156 million

Arsenal Football Club was formed in 1886 and are counted among the “Top 4″ clubs of England and are one of the most successful teams in the country. They have won 13 league titles and numerous domestic trophies. They are also a permanent fixture in the UEFA Champions League as well.

Arsenal have the most expensive season ticket in the country, at $3100 as well as having the most expensive match day ticket as well, priced at $189.