Most Expensive Sport Trophies in the world. Every Sports tournament comes with a Trophy which is given to the winner of the tournament.
In this article, we bring you the 7 most expensive Trophies in the world, their worth and specifications.The word 'trophy' is rooted in the French word 'Trophee,' meaning a spoil of war and prize. Since the 16th century, they have served as recognition or evidence of merit. Sports is one industry invested in awarding trophies, which are made of expensive materials to show the competition's value and honour and award the player's hard work. This article features the top 10 most expensive sports trophies in the world right now.
Trophies are now made of some of the most expensive materials in the world, attaching an incredible value to what might seem like a small metallic object. Below is a listicle of the most expensive sports trophies.
10. America's Cup - Yachting - $150
- Height: 111 cm
- Weight: 14 kg
- Material: Sterling silver
This cup is awarded to the International sailing yacht competition winner. Informally known as the Auld Mug, it is the oldest international competition, awarded first in 1851. It is named after its first winner, schooner America, after winning the Royal Yacht Squadron's 53-mile regatta around the Isle of Wight by 18 minutes.
Originally costing $100, the sterling silver ewer costs $150 as of 2022. However, its prestige makes it invaluable, as tycoons have spent up to $300 million in attempts to claim the cup.
Originally costing $100, the sterling silver ewer costs $150 as of 2022. However, its prestige makes it invaluable, as tycoons have spent up to $300 million in attempts to claim the cup.
9. Premier League trophy - Football - $5,000
The cup's design is based on the theme of 'The Three Lions of English Football', with two lions above each of the two handles on either side and when one holds the cup and the larger crown of the cup on its head, he becomes the third lion. In regard to its weight, the base into which the champion's name is engraved amounts to 15.9 kg.
The league uses two identical cups; one for the champions and one for the league, and the title holders must return the trophy about three weeks from their last league match. It is valued at around $5,000 as of 2022.
8. Champions League Trophy - Football - $15,000
- Height: 104 cm
- Weight: 25 kg
- Material: Sterling silver and 24 Carat silver gilt
The cup's design is based on the theme of 'The Three Lions of English Football', with two lions above each of the two handles on either side and when one holds the cup and the larger crown of the cup on its head, he becomes the third lion. In regard to its weight, the base into which the champion's name is engraved amounts to 15.9 kg.
The league uses two identical cups; one for the champions and one for the league, and the title holders must return the trophy about three weeks from their last league match. It is valued at around $5,000 as of 2022.
8. Champions League Trophy - Football - $15,000
- Height: 71 cm
- Weight: 7.5 kg
- Material: Sterling silver
7. ICC World Cup Cricket trophy - Cricket - $30,000
- Height: 65 cm
- Weight: 11 kg
- Material: Gold and sterling silver
6. Vince Lombardi Trophy - American Football - $50,000
- Height: 56 cm
- Weight: 3.2 kg
- Material: Solid Sterling Silver
5. Stanley Cup - Ice Hockey - $650,000
- Height: 89.54 cm
- Weight: 15.5 kg
- Material: Silver and nickel alloy
4. FA Cup - Football - $1.18 million
- Height: 61.5 cm
- Weight: 6.3 kg
- Material: Solid sterling silver
3. Borg Warner Trophy - Motorsport - $1.3 million
However, they get to keep a miniature version known as the 'Baby Borg'. The trophy was refurbished twice, in 1991 and 2004, and is worth $1.3 million as of 2022.
- Height: 1625 cm
- Weight: 45 kg
- Material: Hollow sterling silver
However, they get to keep a miniature version known as the 'Baby Borg'. The trophy was refurbished twice, in 1991 and 2004, and is worth $1.3 million as of 2022.
2. Woodlawn vase - Horse riding - $4 million
- Height: 91 cm
- Weight: 13 kg
- Material: Solid sterling silver
1. FIFA World Cup trophy - Football- $20 million
- Height: 37 cm
- Weight: 6 kg
- Material: 18 - carat gold.
Its initial cost is $50,000, which has grown to $20 million as of 2022, making it the most expensive trophy in all sports. The current holders are the France National team, who seem to be rooting for their 3rd championship in the 2022 FIFA world cup. The winners receive a gold-plated replica.
What is the smallest sports trophy?
The Ashes Urn is the world's smallest sports trophy. The pocket-sized award was granted to the winner of the competitive test cricket series between England and Australia in 1982/83. Standing at 10.5 cm, it is made of terracotta and is believed to contain the ashes of a burnt cricket ball.
The Stanley cup is the most difficult competition trophy to win. It is the oldest and most iconic cup, with its competition level rising significantly through the playoffs. The competition gets tougher as every team in the postseason has a chance, regardless of how they did during the regular season.
As the trophies above may have an incredible amount of value attached to them, their financial value might be the least concern for the winners of each competition. While the most expensive sports trophy might not mean as much to a franchise, the least expensive might mean the world to many.
