A San Francisco Giants franchise sale closed March 15, 2026, with buyer and price still undisclosed—a rare opacity in modern sports M&A. Per Matchex data, franchise sales in the $2.5B–$3.5B range typically precede public cap table updates within 60 days. The Giants' last valuation sat at $3.65B (2024), making this transaction a critical market signal for MLB franchise multiples ahead of the 2027 media rights cycle.