Real Madrid tops the most valuable football club brand for 2026

(CNN) - Real Madrid tops the ranking of football clubs with the most valuable brand in 2026 with $2.766 billion, according to the Brand Finance classification.

Real Madrid maintained its title as the owner of the most valuable brand, after its brand value grew by 25% on an annual basis, strengthening its commercial position following the completion of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium redevelopment project.

Barcelona came in second place with $2.276 billion, then Arsenal with $1.772 billion, Bayern Munich with $1.748 billion, and Paris Saint-Germain with $1.734 billion.

Manchester City came in sixth place with $1.709 billion, then Liverpool with $1.695 billion, Manchester United with $1.659 billion, Chelsea with $1.101 billion, and Borussia Dortmund with $766 million.

These ten clubs account for more than 60% of the total value of the brands included in the classification, which includes 50 clubs.