The Kansas City Chiefs, with their established history, higher team value, and consistent Super Bowl wins, currently hold a stronger position. However, Inter Miami CF is rapidly growing in popularity and revenue, driven by the presence of star players like Lionel Messi, making them a team to watch in the coming years.
| Attribute | Inter Miami CF | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Name | Inter Miami CF | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Team Value | $1.2 billion (May 2025) | $4.85 billion (August 2024) |
| Stadium | Chase Stadium (21,550 capacity), future Miami Freedom Park (25,000 capacity) | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| Average Ticket Price | $265 (range: $23.43 - $48,678.57) | $514.95 (can vary, some reports suggest $102 for 2024) |
| Championship Titles | Leagues Cup (2023), Supporters' Shield (2024) | 4 Super Bowls (1969, 2019, 2022, 2023), 3 AFL Championships (1962, 1966, 1969) |
| Star Players | Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets | Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce |
| Global Fan Base Size | Messi's debut gained over 3.5 billion views | 1.75 million new followers in 2023 (21% increase) |
| Team's Win/Loss Record (Current Season) | 12-6-4 (2025) | 15-2 (2024) |
| Team's Win/Loss Record (Overall) | 76-35-70 (2020-2025) | 547-441-12 (overall) |
| Head Coach | Javier Mascherano (new), Gerardo Martino (appointed July 2023) | Andy Reid (3 Super Bowl victories) |
| Community Engagement | Inter Miami CF Foundation (focus on vulnerable youth) | Hunt Family Foundation (education, hunger relief, family services, children's health) |
| Merchandise Sales | Available at Chase Stadium and online | 20% increase internationally |
| Sponsorship Revenue | Expected to exceed $200 million in 2024 | Surged by 59% since 2021 |
| Social Media Following | Strategies to engage fans and build community | Over 16.3 million combined followers, first NFL team to surpass 1 million subscribers on YouTube, over 5 million followers on TikTok |