These are the 25 richest sports team owners on the planet
Sports ignite passions in millions of fans around the world. Every match, championship, or classic contested mobilizes emotions, audiences, and generates global conversations. But behind that spectacle, there is also a gigantic business that moves millions of dollars, as sports teams and leagues are multi-billion dollar assets, and those behind them are some of the richest businessmen on the planet. This reality is reflected in the most recent Forbes magazine ranking, which identified the 25 richest sports team owners in the world in 2026. Together, this group accumulates a fortune of US$903 billion, a jump of 49% compared to the US$607 billion registered in 2025, confirming that the sports business continues to attract large capitals.
TL;DR
- The collective net worth of the 25 richest sports owners reached $903 billion in 2026, a 49% increase from 2025.
- Bernard Arnault, owner of Paris FC, is the wealthiest sports owner with $171 billion, taking the top spot from Steve Ballmer.
- Rob Walton, owner of the Denver Broncos, is in second place with $146 billion.
- Football owners are most represented on the list, with 13 out of 25 having stakes in football clubs.
- Three new owners joined the 2026 list: R. Budi Hartono (Como 1907), Peter Mallouk (Sporting Kansas City), and Dan Friedkin (Everton FC, AS Roma).