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List of largest sports contracts
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This is a list of the largest sports contracts. These figures include signing bonuses but exclude options, buyouts, and endorsement deals. This list does not reflect the highest annual salaries or career earnings, only the top 100 largest contracts and thus is largely limited to athletes in team sports and auto racing. Athletes in individual sports, such as golf, tennis, table tennis, boxing, kickboxing, and MMA, are not employed by a team and usually earn money primarily through event winnings. This list also does not necessarily reflect actual money collected by the athletes since some contracts are eventually terminated (usually due to an athlete either retiring or invoking an opt-out clause). Alex Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Stephen Strasburg, Manny Machado, Deshaun Watson, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are on the list two times each.
Entries in this list also require an individual citation of the contract, so a number of the highest salaried athletes (according to Forbes) are not included as their contract details have not been officially confirmed, including the likes of Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, and Lewis Hamilton. This also skews the list towards sports with salary caps where salaries are therefore public knowledge and easy to cite.
The contract figures referenced below are presented at face value and do not reflect potential pre or post-tax treatments. For example, contracts with European sports teams are typically quoted on a post-tax basis.
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| United States of America New York Mets | Baseball | 15 years (2025–2039) | $765,000,000 | $51,000,000 | $314,814 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saudi Arabia Al Nassr | Association football | 2 years (2025–2027) | $710,030,000 | $355,015,000 | $9,467,067{{efn | Based on the following data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Los Angeles Dodgers | Baseball | 10 years (2024–2033) | $700,000,000 | $70,000,000 | $432,099 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spain Barcelona | Association football | 4 years (2017–2021) | $674,000,000 | $168,500,000 | $4,434,210{{efn | Based on the following data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saudi Arabia Al Nassr | 2.5 years (2023–2025){{efn | Ronaldo's contract is two-and-a-half years starting 1 January 2023 and ending 30 June 2025. | $536,336,818 | $214,534,727 | $7,151,158{{efn | Based on the following data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada Toronto Blue Jays | Baseball | 14 years (2026–2039) | $500,000,000 | $35,714,285 | $220,458 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Kansas City Chiefs | American football | 10 years (2020–2031) | $450,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $2,465,686 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Los Angeles Angels | Baseball | years (2019–2030) | $426,500,000 | $35,541,667 | $219,393 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| France Paris Saint-Germain* | Association football | 9 years (2017–2026) | $385,000,000 | $42,777,778 | $1,096,866{{efn | Based on the following data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United Kingdom DAZN* | Boxing | 5 years (2018–2023) | $365,000,000 | $73,000,000 | $33,181,818 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Los Angeles Dodgers | Baseball | years (2021–2032) | $365,000,000 | $30,416,667 | $187,757 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America New York Yankees | 9 years (2023–2031) | $360,000,000 | $40,000,000 | $246,913 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America San Diego Padres | 11 years (2023–2034) | $350,000,000 | $31,818,818 | $196,409 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| England Manchester City | Association football | 10 years (2025–2034) | $346,000,000 | $34,600,000 | $865,000{{efn | Based on the following data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America New York Mets | Baseball | 10 years (2022–2031) | $341,000,000 | $34,100,000 | $210,494 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America San Diego Padres | 14 years (2021–2034) | $340,000,000 | $24,285,714 | $149,912 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Austria Red Bull Racing | Auto racing | 6 years (2023–2028) | $330,000,000 | $55,000,000 | $2,500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Philadelphia Phillies | Baseball | 13 years (2019–2031) | $330,000,000 | $25,384,615 | $156,695 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Miami Marlins* | 13 years (2015–2027) | $325,000,000 | $25,000,000 | $154,320 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Los Angeles Dodgers | years (2024–2035) | $325,000,000 | $27,083,333 | $167,181 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Texas Rangers | 10 years (2022–2031) | $325,000,000 | $32,500,000 | $200,617 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America New York Yankees | 9 years (2020–2028) | $324,000,000 | $36,000,000 | $222,222 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Boston Celtics | Basketball | 5 years (2025–2030) | $314,000,000 | $62,800,000 | $765,853 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Boston Red Sox* | Baseball | 10 years (2024–2033) | $313,500,000 | $31,350,000 | $193,519 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Boston Celtics | Basketball | 5 years (2024–2029) | $303,734,891 | $60,746,978 | $740,816 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America San Diego Padres | Baseball | 10 years (2019–2028) | $300,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $185,185 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Philadelphia Phillies | 11 years (2023–2033) | $300,000,000 | $27,272,727 | $168,350 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Kansas City Royals | years (2024–2034) | $288,700,000 | $26,245,455 | $162,009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Oklahoma City Thunder | Basketball | years (2027–2031) | $285,000,000 | $71,250,000 | $868,902 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America San Diego Padres | Baseball | 11 years (2023–2033) | $280,000,000 | $25,454,545 | $157,127 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Cincinnati Bengals | American football | 5 years (2024–2029) | $275,000,000 | $55,000,000 | $3,235,294 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Jacksonville Jaguars | 5 years (2024–2029) | $275,000,000 | $55,000,000 | $3,235,294 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America New York Yankees* | Baseball | 10 years (2008–2017) | $275,000,000 | $27,500,000 | $169,753 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America San Francisco 49ers | American football | 5 years (2026–2030) | $265,000,000 | $53,000,000 | $3,117,647 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Denver Nuggets | Basketball | 5 years (2023–2028) | $264,000,000 | $52,800,000 | $643,902 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Los Angeles Chargers | American football | 5 years (2024–2029) | $262,500,000 | $52,500,000 | $3,088,235 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Baltimore Ravens | 5 years (2023–2027) | $260,000,000 | $52,000,000 | $3,058,823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Colorado Rockies* | Baseball | 8 years (2019–2026) | $260,000,000 | $32,500,000 | $200,617 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Buffalo Bills | American football | 6 years (2021–2028) | $258,000,000 | $43,000,000 | $2,529,412 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Philadelphia Eagles | 5 years (2023–2027) | $255,000,000 | $51,000,000 | $3,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Texas Rangers* | Baseball | 10 years (2001–2010) | $252,000,000 | $25,200,000 | $155,555 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Washington Wizards* | Basketball | 5 years (2022–2027) | $251,000,000 | $50,200,000 | $612,195 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Detroit Tigers | Baseball | years (2016–2023) | $248,000,000 | $31,000,000 | $191,358 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Los Angeles Angels | years (2020–2026) | $245,000,000 | $35,000,000 | $216,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Washington Nationals | years (2020–2026) | $245,000,000 | $35,000,000 | $216,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Denver Broncos* | American football | 5 years (2022–2026) | $242,588,236 | $48,517,647 | $2,853,979 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Dallas Cowboys* | American football | 4 years (2024-2028) | $240,000,000 | $60,000,000 | $3,530,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Los Angeles Angels* | Baseball | 10 years (2012–2021) | $240,000,000 | $24,000,000 | $148,148 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Seattle Mariners* | Baseball | 10 years (2014–2023) | $240,000,000 | $24,000,000 | $148,148 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Utah Jazz | Basketball | 5 years (2024–2029) | $238,000,000 | $47,600,000 | $580,488 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Arizona Cardinals | American football | 5 years (2022–2026) | $230,500,000 | $46,100,000 | $2,711,765 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Cleveland Browns | 5 years (2022–2026) | $230,000,000 | $46,000,000 | $2,705,882 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Milwaukee Bucks | Basketball | years (2021–2026) | $228,200,830 | $45,640,166 | $556,587 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Houston Rockets* | years (2017–2023) | $228,000,000 | $38,000,000 | $463,414 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Cincinnati Reds | Baseball | 10 years (2014–2023) | $225,000,000 | $22,500,000 | $138,888 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Phoenix Suns | Basketball | 4 years (2024–2028) | $224,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $682,927 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Minnesota Timberwolves* | 4 years (2024–2028) | $224,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $682,927 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Detroit Pistons | 5 years (2025–2029) | $224,000,000 | $44,800,000 | $546,341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada Toronto Raptors | 5 years (2025–2029) | $224,000,000 | $44,800,000 | $546,341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Cleveland Cavaliers | 5 years (2025–2030) | $224,000,000 | $44,800,000 | $546,341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Orlando Magic | 5 years (2025–2029) | $224,000,000 | $44,800,000 | $546,341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America New York Yankees | Baseball | years (2025–2033) | $218,000,000 | $27,250,000 | $168,209 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Boston Red Sox* | years (2016–2022) | $217,000,000 | $31,000,000 | $191,358 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Golden State Warriors | Basketball | years (2022–2026) | $215,353,664 | $53,838,416 | $656,566 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Chicago Bulls* | 5 years (2022–2027) | $215,200,000 | $43,040,000 | $656,098 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Atlanta Hawks | 5 years (2022–2027) | $215,159,700 | $43,031,940 | $524,778 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Los Angeles Dodgers | Baseball | years (2014–2020) | $215,000,000 | $30,714,286 | $189,594 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Milwaukee Brewers | years (2020–2028) | $215,000,000 | $23,888,889 | $147,462 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Detroit Tigers* | years (2012–2020) | $214,000,000 | $23,777,778 | $146,776 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Miami Dolphins | American football | years (2025–2029) | $212,400,000 | $53,100,000 | $3,123,529 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Detroit Lions | years (2025–2029) | $212,000,000 | $53,000,000 | $3,117,647 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Washington Nationals* | Baseball | years (2015–2021) | $210,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $185,185 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Toronto Blue Jays | years (2026–2032) | $210,000,000 | $30,000,000 | $185,185 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Seattle Mariners | years (2022–2034) | $209,300,000{{efn | Based on the following data: | $17,441,667 | $107,665 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Dallas Mavericks* | Basketball | years (2022–2027) | $207,060,000 | $41,412,000 | $505,024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Oklahoma City Thunder* | years (2018–2023) | $206,794,070 | $41,358,814 | $504,375 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Arizona Diamondbacks* | Baseball | years (2016–2021) | $206,500,000 | $34,416,667 | $212,448 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Utah Jazz* | Basketball | years (2021–2026) | $205,000,000 | $41,000,000 | $500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Golden State Warriors | years (2017–2022) | $201,158,790 | $40,231,758 | $490,631 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Minnesota Twins* | Baseball | years (2023–2028) | $200,000,000 | $33,333,333 | $205,761 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Brooklyn Nets* | Basketball | years (2022–2026) | $197,656,906 | $49,414,227 | $602,613 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Memphis Grizzlies | years (2023–2027) | $197,230,450 | $39,446,090 | $481,050 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Golden State Warriors | years (2019–2024) | $189,903,600 | $37,980,720 | $463,179 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America New York Yankees | Baseball | 10 years (2001–2010) | $189,000,000 | $18,900,000 | $116,666 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Green Bay Packers | American Football | years (2025–2029) | $188,000,000 | $47,000,000 | $2,764,705 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Miami Heat* | Basketball | years (2022–2026) | $186,592,000 | $46,648,000 | $568,878 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Milwaukee Bucks | years (2025–2028) | $186,000,000 | $62,000,000 | $756,098 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spain Real Madrid | Association football | years (2024–2029) | $186,000,000 | $37,200,000 | $953,846{{efn | Based on the following data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Texas Rangers | Baseball | years (2023–2027) | $185,000,000 | $37,000,000 | $228,395 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Minnesota Twins | years (2011–2018) | $184,000,000 | $23,000,000 | $141,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Chicago Cubs* | years (2016–2023) | $184,000,000 | $23,000,000 | $141,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Colorado Rockies | years (2022–2028) | $182,000,000 | $26,000,000 | $160,493 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Tampa Bay Rays | years (2022–2032) | $182,000,000 | $16,545,455 | $102,132 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America San Francisco Giants | years (2025–2031) | $182,000,000 | $26,000,000 | $160,493 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America New York Yankees | years (2009–2016) | $180,000,000 | $22,500,000 | $138,888 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Detroit Tigers* | Baseball | years (2013–2019) | $180,000,000 | $25,714,286 | $158,730 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Atlanta Falcons | American football | years (2024–2027) | $180,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $2,674,059 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Philadelphia 76ers | Basketball | years (2019–2024) | $180,000,000 | $36,000,000 | $429,024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Milwaukee Bucks | years (2019–2024) | $177,500,000 | $35,500,000 | $432,926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Houston Texans* | American football | years (2020–2025) | $177,500,000 | $29,583,333 | $1,740,196 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States of America Philadelphia 76ers | Basketball | 4 years (2024-2028) | $211,584,940 | $52,896,235 | $645,085 |
;Footnotes *R – retired * *Injury – While still technically under contract, injury has ended his career * ** – left team (or streaming service) before expiration of contract * *‡ – entirety of contract salary not guaranteed * (tie) – score of two or more above mentioned athletes heretofore considered equal if their contracts have been signed within a given timeframe providing negligible inflation ratio (during the same year)
Notes
- Contracts in the NFL are often not guaranteed, meaning that players who retire, or who are cut, do not receive their contracted salaries after their release from the team.
- NBA and NHL seasons span two calendar years, as do seasons in all of the richest European association football leagues.
- David Beckham signed a five-year deal with MLS soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy that was worth a reported $251 million, but that figure included commercial endorsements; only $5 million a year of that figure was salary from the club, while the rest came via existing endorsements and profit sharing with the club.
- Lewis Hamilton signed a contract with McLaren Mercedes worth at least £70 million (US$138 million) over 5 seasons (2008–2012). However, no official contract details were released by the team.
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