Top 10 most expensive trophies in sports history

From football to sailing, these elite sports trophies are as valuable as the glory they represent.

A medal, a trophy, or an accolade is always important for an athlete, as it indicates accomplishment. Different sports have several competitions, and all the tournaments offer different accolades. From football to cricket and equestrian to ice hockey, trophies have varying significance for the participating clubs and the players.

All trophies are priceless because the hard work behind the success is invaluable. However, in terms of money, let’s take a look at the top 10 most expensive trophies in sports:

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10. The America’s Cup

The America’s Cup is one of the most prestigious and oldest trophies in international sailing yacht competition. The accolade has been awarded since 1851. In the first edition, it was awarded to the schooner America and was later named after the first champion.

Made from sterling silver, the trophy weighs around 14 kg, and its original cost is estimated to be around £100 ($135). The cost of the prize is small, but the efforts made to win the award are invaluable.

9. English Premier League Trophy

The English Premier League era commenced in 1993, and since then, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool have been the most successful teams in top-tier football.

Nevertheless, the trophy weighs around 25 kg and stands 3 ft 5 in tall. The base of the trophy is made from malachite, a semi-precious stone found in Africa, and it costs around £3,700 ($5,000).

8. UEFA Champions League Trophy

The UEFA Champions League Trophy costs $15,000 and weighs 7.5 kg. Six clubs – Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Liverpool, and Real Madrid – have an original version of the accolade. Since 2009, a replica has been awarded to the tournament’s winner.

7. ICC Cricket World Cup trophy

The only cricket award in the list, the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy, is made from gold & sterling silver. The original trophy was replaced during the 1999 championship and has remained the same design ever since.

The trophy has a design of a golden globe held up by three silver columns. Interestingly, the cost of making the accolade is around $30,000.

6. Vince Lombardi Trophy

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is awarded each year to the NFL Super Bowl champions. An original award is presented to the champions at the end of every edition, and it is recreated from scratch every year for $50,000. The accolade weighs around 3.2 kg, stands 56 cm tall, and is made from solid sterling silver.

5. Stanley Cup

Named after Lord Stanley of Preston, then Governor General of Canada, the Stanley Cup dates back to 1892. The trophy is awarded to the champions of the National Hockey League (NHL), the world’s top professional ice hockey league. Made from a mixture of silver and nickel alloy, the accolade weighs 15.5 kilograms. The trophy is worth $650,000 and stands 89.5 cm high.

4. FA Cup

Another football trophy, the FA Cup award, is created from solid sterling silver. The FA Cup began in 1872 and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The very first trophy for the competition cost £20 and was stolen in 1895 from a Birmingham shop.

Nevertheless, the current model was introduced in 2014, after five design changes, and it stands 61.5 cm tall. The cost of the trophy is $1,000,000.

3. Borg-Warner Trophy

One of the largest trophies in professional sports, the Borg-Warner Trophy stands 1.625 metres tall and weighs 45 kilograms.

Inspired by the tradition of honoring ancient Greek athletes, the trophy is awarded to the winner of the Indianapolis 500. The cost of the award was $10,000 in 1936, and it is currently worth $1.3 million. The Borg-Warner Trophy is made of hollow sterling silver.

2. Woodlawn Vase

Made entirely of sterling silver, the Woodlawn vase was manufactured in 1860 by Tiffany & Company of New York.

This trophy is awarded annually to the winner of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, and its rich history has made it expensive. The bullion is valued at about $6,200, but its insurance value is said to be more than $2.5 million.

1. FIFA World Cup Trophy

The FIFA World Cup trophy is the most expensive accolade in professional sports. When the trophy was first made, it cost $50,000. Today, it costs about $20 million. The original design, known as the Jules Rimet Trophy and made of 18-carat gold, was replaced in 1974. A new design was later introduced, depicting two human figures holding the Earth.

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