Cleveland Browns Revenue, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Cleveland Browns is valued at $9B as of May 2026, a 13.7x multiple on its last reported $658M revenue.

Last Cleveland Browns valuation

$9B

Secondary · May 2026

Cleveland Browns revenue

$658M

Secondary · May 2026

Key investors in Cleveland Browns

  • Arctos Sports Partners

Cleveland Browns Overview

About Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns is a professional football team in the NFL, and is playing in the North Division of AFC.


Founded

1946

HQ

United StatesCleveland, OH

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2C & B2B

Revenue model

Services

Revenue

$658M (May 2026)

Valuation

$9B (May 2026)

Sectors

Cleveland Browns Valuation

Cleveland Browns is currently valued at $9B, based on its secondary sale in May 2026.

The round was led by Arctos Sports Partners.

Cleveland Browns valuation by funding round

Cleveland Browns valuation by funding round
DateStageValuationRevenue Multiple
May 2026Secondary$9B13.7x

Cleveland Browns Revenue

Cleveland Browns' latest recorded revenue is $658M, as of its secondary sale in May 2026. At a $9B valuation, that implies a 13.7x revenue multiple.

Cleveland Browns revenue by funding round

Cleveland Browns revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *ValuationRevenue MultipleStage
May 2026$658M$9B13.7xSecondary

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

Cleveland Browns Funding History

Cleveland Browns has 1 recorded secondary share sale and no primary funding rounds.

Cleveland Browns funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsValuationDeal Summary
May 2026SecondaryArctos Sports Partners (lead)$9BThe Cleveland Browns agreed to sell a 3% franchise stake to Arctos Partners, valuing the team at just over USD 9,000 million. Based on that valuation, the implied investment is approximately USD 270 million, with reports indicating a nine-figure infusion and a stated stake value of about USD 190 million to USD 192 million. The transaction was approved by NFL owners and is a minority equity investment rather than a full sale. The Browns’ ownership group has also been increasing its contribution to the planned new stadium project in Brook Park, with total stadium costs cited at USD 2,600 million and completion targeted for 2029. The stake sale comes as the Haslam family funds a larger share of the new enclosed stadium and mixed-use development, following a cost increase from USD 2,400 million to USD 2,600 million. The capital raise provides liquidity to the franchise owner while supporting the broader stadium buildout. The transaction also reflects growing private-equity participation in professional sports assets, with the Browns’ valuation running above prior appraisals. The Cleveland Browns are an NFL franchise owned by Dee and Jimmy Haslam through Haslam Sports Group. The team is building a new Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park, with the stadium and the first phase of the surrounding development expected to open in 2029. The club has framed the project as a major long-term venue and real estate investment, and the current transaction adds an institutional minority partner alongside the existing ownership group.

Who has invested in Cleveland Browns?

1 investor has backed Cleveland Browns across its funding rounds, including Arctos Sports Partners.

Lead investors include Arctos Sports Partners.


Cleveland Browns Investors

Investors in Cleveland Browns by funding rounds participated
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Cleveland Browns Competitors

Cleveland Browns competitors include listed companies like MSG Sports and TKO, and private ones like Suning Sports, Columbus Crew SC, New England Patriots and Chicago Bears.

Public and private companies comparable to Cleveland Browns
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Suning SportsChinaNanjingPrivate--$2.6B-
Columbus Crew SCUnited StatesColumbus, OHPrivate--$9B-
New England PatriotsUnited StatesBoston, MAPrivate--$9B-
Chicago BearsUnited StatesChicago, ILPrivate--$8.9B-
MSG SportsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$1.2B$39M$9.5B9.2x
TKOUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$4.7B$1.3B$14B4.2x

Cleveland Browns Public Comps

Cleveland Browns is still privately-owned, but its public comps include MSG Sports, TKO, Manchester United, Atlanta Braves Holdings, Juventus FC, Ollamani, Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahce SK, Olympique Lyon and Parken Sport.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
MSG Sports$1.2B$39M9.1x9.2x267.1x402.4x
TKO$4.7B$1.3B4.9x4.2x17.5x11.1x
Manchester United$895M$302M4.9x4.8x14.4x14.5x
Atlanta Braves Holdings$732M$98M5.6x5.3x42.0x62.0x
Juventus FC$602M$125M2.1x2.2x10.1x10.3x
Ollamani$378M$39M2.1x1.9x20.5x11.3x
Borussia Dortmund$606M$133M0.7x0.8x3.1x3.6x
Fenerbahce SK$176M$17M2.3x-22.9x-

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Common questions about Cleveland Browns

When was Cleveland Browns founded?Cleveland Browns was founded in 1946.
Where is Cleveland Browns headquartered?Cleveland Browns is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, United States.
Is Cleveland Browns publicly listed?No, Cleveland Browns is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Cleveland Browns' valuation?Cleveland Browns was last valued at $9B in its secondary sale in May 2026.
Who are Cleveland Browns' investors?Cleveland Browns' investors include Arctos Sports Partners.
What is Cleveland Browns' revenue?Cleveland Browns' latest recorded revenue is $658M (May 2026).
What is Cleveland Browns' revenue multiple?Cleveland Browns' latest valuation implies a 13.7x revenue multiple ($9B valuation on $658M of revenue).
Which companies are comparable to Cleveland Browns?Companies comparable to Cleveland Browns include Suning Sports, Columbus Crew SC, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, MSG Sports and TKO.

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