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The 20 Richest Team Owners in Sports, Ranked
From tech founders and retail heirs to global luxury titans, meet the 20 wealthiest team owners in world sports, ranked by net worth.
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20. Michael Jordan ($3.5 Billion)
After selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets at a $3 billion valuation in August 2023, the six-time NBA champion retained a minority share while co-owning NASCAR Cup Series team 23XI Racing alongside Denny Hamlin.
19. John W. Henry ($5.5 Billion)
Through Fenway Sports Group, futures trading pioneer John W. Henry oversees a transatlantic sports empire that includes the MLB Boston Red Sox, English Premier League powerhouse Liverpool FC, and the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins.
18. Mark Cuban ($5.7 Billion)
Mark Cuban bought the Dallas Mavericks for $285 million in 2000, celebrated the 2011 NBA championship, and sold a controlling interest in late 2023 at a $3.5 billion valuation while keeping a 27 percent ownership stake.
17. Todd Boehly ($8.5 Billion)
Eldridge Industries CEO Todd Boehly led the $5.25 billion consortium takeover of English Premier League club Chelsea FC in 2022 and also holds ownership stakes in the MLB Los Angeles Dodgers, NBA Los Angeles Lakers, and WNBA Los Angeles Sparks.
16. Woody Johnson ($9.9 Billion)
An heir to the Johnson & Johnson healthcare fortune, Woody Johnson purchased the NFL New York Jets for $635 million in 2000 and expanded into English soccer in 2025 with a major ownership stake in Crystal Palace.
15. Josh Harris ($10.1 Billion)
Apollo Global Management co-founder Josh Harris leads Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, controlling the NBA Philadelphia 76ers, NHL New Jersey Devils, and the NFL Washington Commanders following a record $6.05 billion acquisition in 2023.
14. Tilman Fertitta ($10.8 Billion)
Hospitality and casino billionaire Tilman Fertitta paid a then-record $2.2 billion in October 2017 to purchase his hometown NBA franchise, the Houston Rockets, adding the team to his Golden Nugget and Landry's restaurant empire.
13. Robert Kraft ($11.8 Billion)
Robert Kraft bought the NFL New England Patriots for $172 million in 1994 and built a dynasty that captured six Super Bowl titles and 10 AFC championships, while also founding MLS club New England Revolution.
12. Shahid Khan ($13.5 Billion)
Auto-parts billionaire Shahid Khan built his fortune through Flex-N-Gate before purchasing the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011, acquiring London soccer club Fulham FC in 2013, and co-founding All Elite Wrestling with his son Tony.
11. Jerry Jones ($16.6 Billion)
Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys for $140 million in 1989, won three Super Bowls in the 1990s, and transformed the franchise into the first sports team on Earth valued at more than $10 billion.
10. Dan Gilbert ($24.5 Billion)
Rocket Companies co-founder Dan Gilbert acquired the Cleveland Cavaliers for $375 million in 2005 and helped deliver Cleveland's first major pro sports championship in 52 years when the Cavaliers won the 2016 NBA Finals.
9. Steve Cohen ($26.7 Billion)
Hedge fund titan Steve Cohen purchased a 95 percent controlling stake in the New York Mets for $2.4 billion in November 2020 and quickly invested hundreds of millions into the roster and Citi Field.
8. Stan Kroenke ($27.6 Billion)
Through Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, real estate billionaire Stan Kroenke owns the NFL Los Angeles Rams, NBA Denver Nuggets, NHL Colorado Avalanche, MLS Colorado Rapids, and English Premier League club Arsenal FC.
7. Masayoshi Son ($31.0 Billion)
SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son purchased the Fukuoka Hawks baseball club in 2005 and turned the Pacific League powerhouse into a seven-time Japan Series champion.
6. Miriam Adelson ($33.5 Billion)
Physician, philanthropist, and Las Vegas Sands majority shareholder Miriam Adelson and her family bought a controlling stake in the Dallas Mavericks in December 2023 at a $3.5 billion valuation, watching the team reach the 2024 NBA Finals.
5. Carlos Slim ($92.0 Billion)
Telecommunications billionaire Carlos Slim stepped into European soccer in 2012 when his conglomerate Grupo Carso rescued historic Spanish club Real Oviedo from bankruptcy and acquired a controlling majority stake.
4. Mukesh Ambani ($105.0 Billion)
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita founded the Indian Premier League's Mumbai Indians in 2008 and later expanded the franchise brand into global Twenty20 cricket leagues across South Africa, the UAE, and the United States.
3. Rob Walton ($118.0 Billion)
Walmart heir and former chairman Rob Walton led the Walton-Penner family ownership group that paid $4.65 billion for the NFL Denver Broncos in August 2022, setting an NFL record at the time.
2. Steve Ballmer ($126.0 Billion)
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer bought the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion in 2014 and personally financed the $2 billion Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, which opened for the 2024 to 2025 NBA season.
1. Bernard Arnault ($178.0 Billion)
LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault became the richest team owner in global sports when his family holding company Agache acquired a majority stake in French soccer club Paris FC alongside Red Bull in late 2024.
