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Patron-president Daniel Vila (Grupo América).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/torneo-inicial/startseite/wettbewerb/ARGC", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Instituto de Córdoba", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned civil association; president Juan Manuel Cavagliatto", "ownerKey": "instituto-cordoba-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Like nearly all Argentine top-flight clubs, Instituto is a non-profit civil association owned by its members; founded by railway workers. The club's own wiki page did not spell out its legal structure explicitly.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instituto_Atl%C3%A9tico_Central_C%C3%B3rdoba", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Lanús", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned civil association; chairman Nicolas Russo", "ownerKey": "lanus-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Like nearly all Argentine top-flight clubs, Lanus is a non-profit civil association owned by its members; the club's own wiki page did not spell out its legal structure explicitly.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Atl%C3%A9tico_Lan%C3%BAs", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Newell's Old Boys", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "CA Newell's Old Boys (members)", "ownerKey": "newell-s-old-boys-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Argentine clubs are civil associations; the SAD decree is suspended in court. Debt US$33.6m at 31 Dec 2025.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/torneo-inicial/startseite/wettbewerb/ARGC", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Platense", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "CA Platense (members); president Gastón Arcieri", "ownerKey": "platense-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Argentine clubs are civil associations; the SAD decree is suspended in court.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/torneo-inicial/startseite/wettbewerb/ARGC", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Racing Club", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned civil association (103,422 active members); president Diego Milito", "ownerKey": "racing-club-avellaneda-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The club states it has 103,422 active members; consistent with the standard Argentine civil-association model.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racing_Club_de_Avellaneda", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "River Plate", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned civil association (350,000+ members); chairman Stefano Di Carlo", "ownerKey": "river-plate-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The club had more than 350,000 members at the end of 2023, consistent with the standard Argentine civil-association model.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Atl%C3%A9tico_River_Plate", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Rosario Central", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "Club Atlético Rosario Central (members' civil association)", "ownerKey": "rosario-central-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Registered with Santa Fe province's legal-entity registry (RPJEC file 219) as a civil association, owned by its members (socios) under the Argentine asociación civil model rather than a sociedad anónima deportiva. The club is run by an elected board; Gonzalo Belloso has been president since December 2022.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.santafe.gob.ar/tramites/igpj-tramiteweb/entidades/16734/show", "sourceDate": "2026-10-05" }, { "team": "San Lorenzo", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned civil association; chairman Marcelo Culotta", "ownerKey": "san-lorenzo-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Like nearly all Argentine top-flight clubs, San Lorenzo is a non-profit civil association owned by its members; the club's own wiki page did not spell out its legal structure explicitly.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Lorenzo_de_Almagro", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Sarmiento de Junín", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "CA Sarmiento (members); president Fernando Chiófalo", "ownerKey": "sarmiento-de-junin-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Argentine clubs are civil associations; the SAD decree is suspended in court.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/torneo-inicial/startseite/wettbewerb/ARGC", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Talleres", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned civil association (74,262 partners); chairman Andres Fassi", "ownerKey": "talleres-cordoba-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The club's 2024 annual report to the AFA listed 74,262 partners. Fassi has chaired the club since 2014, after a bankruptcy-era trusteeship (2004-2014).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talleres_de_C%C3%B3rdoba", "sourceDate": "2025-01-22" }, { "team": "Tigre", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "CA Tigre (members); president Martín Suárez", "ownerKey": "tigre-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Argentine clubs are civil associations; the SAD decree is suspended in court.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/torneo-inicial/startseite/wettbewerb/ARGC", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Unión de Santa Fe", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "Club Atlético Unión (members' civil association)", "ownerKey": "union-santa-fe-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Like other Argentine top-flight clubs, Unión is a non-profit asociación civil owned by its members (socios), with no private shareholder. Luis Spahn has been elected president since 2009 and was re-elected in May 2025 for a term running to 2028.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.clubaunion.com.ar/el-club/autoridades/", "sourceDate": "2026-10-05" }, { "team": "Vélez Sarsfield", "league": "Argentina", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned civil association; president Fabian Berlanga", "ownerKey": "velez-sarsfield-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Like nearly all Argentine top-flight clubs, Velez Sarsfield is a non-profit civil association owned by its members (Berlanga president since 2023); the club's own wiki page did not spell out its legal structure explicitly.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Atl%C3%A9tico_V%C3%A9lez_Sarsfield", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "América Mineiro", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "América Futebol Clube (members' association)", "ownerKey": "america-futebol-clube-mg-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100% of América SAF", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "SAF since 2022 with no outside shareholder; president dismissed the Global Seven Eleven bid on 2026-08-28.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.otempo.com.br/sports/america/2026/8/28/presidente-do-america-quebra-o-silencio-sobre-venda-da-saf-para-arabes-nao-tem-proposta", "sourceDate": "2026-08-28" }, { "team": "Athletic Club (MG)", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Thássilo Soares (ALL Esportes)", "ownerKey": "thassilo-soares-all-esportes", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "53.5%", "stakePct": 53.5, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "ALL Esportes bought 53.5% of the SAF in Feb 2025 (price undisclosed); court challenge lifted Apr 2025; 2026 holdings unconfirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "Athletico Paranaense", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-athletico-paranaense", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Atletico Mineiro", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-atletico-mineiro", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Atlético Goianiense", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Atlético Clube Goianiense (members' association)", "ownerKey": "atletico-clube-goianiense-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100% of Atlético Goianiense SAF", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "SAF formed Nov 2022 with the association as sole shareholder; FY2025 statements report no investor talks.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://atleticogoianiense.com.br/up/TRANSPARENCIA-26/balanao_patrimonial_e_demosntraaoes_de_resultado_do_exerccio_dre_2025_2024.pdf", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Avaí", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Avaí Futebol Clube (members)", "ownerKey": "avai-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Kactus Capital is buying 90% of a new SAF (R$400m package incl. >R$290m debt); members approved 14 Jul 2026; closing not reported.", "pendingSummary": "Kactus Capital buying 90% of a new SAF; members approved 14 Jul 2026, 60-day due diligence", "pendingWhen": "Closing not reported as of 2026-10-08", "pendingKind": "sale pending", "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "Bahia", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "City Football Group", "ownerKey": "city-football-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "90%", "stakePct": 90.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Original club administration (10%)", "note": "City Football Group (backed by Abu Dhabi United Group) officially acquired 90% of the club's SAF, completed in May 2023 after 98.6% member approval in December 2022. Bahia became CFG's thirteenth club and third in South America. CFG also controls Manchester City (England) and New York City FC (United States).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EC_Bahia", "sourceDate": "2023-05-01" }, { "team": "Botafogo", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "John Textor / Eagle Football", "ownerKey": "eagle-football-textor", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Contested", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Textor's control of Botafogo SAF is under active legal dispute: a Florida default judgment and a blocked share-sale process were reported as of Sep 2026, alongside a separate FIFA transfer ban tied to the ownership turmoil. Eagle Football also previously controlled Crystal Palace (sold to Woody Johnson, 2025) and Olympique Lyonnais (lost to creditors, 2026).", "pendingSummary": "Textor/Eagle Football's control of Botafogo is contested in Brazilian and Florida courts; a share-sale process has been temporarily blocked.", "pendingWhen": "Ongoing as of Sep 2026", "pendingKind": "legal dispute over control", "sourceUrl": "https://theesk.org/2026/09/18/the-analysis-series-the-florida-default-judgment-15th-september-2026-and-the-ownership-of-botafogo-saf/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-18" }, { "team": "Botafogo-SP", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Botafogo Futebol Clube (members)", "ownerKey": "botafogo-sp-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "60%", "stakePct": 60.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Trexx Sports 40%", "note": "Company form (not an SAF): club 60%, Trexx Sports 40% minority with veto rights.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "CRB", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Clube de Regatas Brasil (members)", "ownerKey": "crb-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Not an SAF (IBESAF list, Feb 2026).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "Ceará", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Ceará Sporting Club (members' association)", "ownerKey": "ceara-sporting-club-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Civil association; no SAF", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "President ruled out an SAF on 2026-05-08.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.opovo.com.br/esportes/futebol/times/ceara/2026/05/08/joao-paulo-silva-rechaca-possibilidade-de-saf-no-ceara-nao-vejo-necessidade.html", "sourceDate": "2026-05-08" }, { "team": "Chapecoense", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Associação Chapecoense de Futebol (members)", "ownerKey": "chapecoense-associacao", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Chapecoense is a members' civil association, listed as a non-SAF club for the 2026 Série A. Its Deliberative Council approved constituting a Sociedade Anônima do Futebol on 30 July 2026, but no investor or binding proposal has been accepted, so control stays with the association.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://clicrdc.com.br/esporte/conselho-da-chapecoense-aprova-resolucao-para-constituicao-da-saf-e-reforca-apoio-a-diretoria/", "sourceDate": "2026-07-30" }, { "team": "Clube do Remo", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-clube-do-remo", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Corinthians", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association (Sport Club Corinthians Paulista)", "ownerKey": "corinthians-members", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Member-association club; no private external owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Coritiba", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-coritiba", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Criciúma", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Criciúma Esporte Clube (members' association)", "ownerKey": "criciuma-esporte-clube-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Civil association; no SAF", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "SAF under internal discussion only; no proposal or statute change found.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.4oito.com.br/noticia/impostos-maiores-podem-levar-clubes-para-saf-diz-dirigente-do-criciuma-86700", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Cruzeiro", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Pedro Lourenco", "ownerKey": "pedro-lourenco", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Lourenco (founder of the Supermercados BH chain) bought majority control from Ronaldo Nazario's group; Ronaldo has since sold down his remaining stake.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://forbes.com.br/forbes-money/2024/04/quem-e-pedro-lourenco-dono-de-rede-de-supermercados-bilionaria-que-comprou-o-cruzeiro/", "sourceDate": "2024-04-01" }, { "team": "Cuiabá", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Dresch family (Grupo Dresch / Drebor)", "ownerKey": "dresch-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100% of Cuiabá Esporte Clube SAF", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Grupo Dresch took over in 2009 and converted the club to an SAF in Dec 2021; run by Alessandro and Cristiano Dresch.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuiab%C3%A1_Esporte_Clube", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Esporte Clube Vitoria", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-esporte-clube-vitoria", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Flamengo", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association (torcedor-socio)", "ownerKey": "flamengo-members", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; no private external owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Fluminense", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-fluminense", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Fortaleza EC", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Fortaleza Esporte Clube (members' association)", "ownerKey": "fortaleza-esporte-clube-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100% of Fortaleza EC SAF", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "SAF 100% association-owned since 2023; board pursuing a statute change to allow a majority sale (no buyer, no votes yet, Sep 2026).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://jogoemrede.com/outros-esportes/fortaleza-mudanca-estatuto-venda-saf/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-23" }, { "team": "Goiás EC", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Goiás Esporte Clube (members' association)", "ownerKey": "goias-esporte-clube-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Civil association; no SAF", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "New statute approved 2026-08-14 to attract future SAF investors; none confirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://diariodegoias.com.br/novo-estatuto-e-aprovado-e-aroldo-guidao-se-torna-presidente-executivo-do-goias/544122/", "sourceDate": "2026-08-14" }, { "team": "Gremio", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-gremio", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Juventude", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Esporte Clube Juventude (members' association)", "ownerKey": "esporte-clube-juventude-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Civil association; no SAF", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Football still run by the association; Five Eleven Capital SAF talks resumed Feb 2026.", "pendingSummary": "Five Eleven Capital proposes buying 90% of a new SAF (about R$400m over 25 years; association keeps 10%, stadium and training ground stay with the club)", "pendingWhen": "Draft contract was due to go to club lawyers and the council in Feb 2026; no signing or member vote found since", "pendingKind": "sale pending", "sourceUrl": "https://obairrista.com/2026/02/juventude-negocia-saf-e-tem-reuniao-com-sergio-ramos-investidor-do-projeto/", "sourceDate": "2026-02-15" }, { "team": "Londrina", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Squadra Sports (Guilherme Bellintani)", "ownerKey": "squadra-sports", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "90%", "stakePct": 90.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Squadra took 90% in Jun 2024 with no cash to the club, committing ~R$139m over six years.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "Mirassol FC", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Mirassol Futebol Clube (members' association)", "ownerKey": "mirassol-associacao", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Association (not a SAF)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Unlike most Serie A clubs, Mirassol has not converted to a SAF and is still run as an association. Its president, Edson Ermenegildo, is also the mayor of Mirassol.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.itatiaia.com.br/esportes/futebol/futebol-nacional/futebol-paulista/mirassol/mirassol-no-brasileirao-2026-ficha-elenco-ambicoes-e-analise/", "sourceDate": "2026-01-28" }, { "team": "Novorizontino", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Biasi family", "ownerKey": "biasi-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "100% family-owned; owners cover annual deficits.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "Náutico", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Clube Náutico Capibaribe (members)", "ownerKey": "nautico-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Not an SAF; bids made, none closed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "Operário Ferroviário", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Operário Ferroviário Esporte Clube (members)", "ownerKey": "operario-ferroviario-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Not an SAF (IBESAF list, Feb 2026).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "Palmeiras", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association (Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras)", "ownerKey": "palmeiras-members", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Member-association club; no private external owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Ponte Preta", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Associação Atlética Ponte Preta (members' association)", "ownerKey": "associacao-atletica-ponte-preta-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Civil association; proposed SAF would be 100% club-held", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Members vote this week on an SAF for tax reasons with all shares kept by the club; the legal director says there is no investor.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://93sports.com.br/ponte-preta-vota-criacao-de-saf-sem-discutir-venda-de-acoes/", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Red Bull Bragantino", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Red Bull", "ownerKey": "red-bull", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Red Bull-branded and controlled club, part of Red Bull's multi-club football portfolio (RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, New York Red Bulls) alongside its motorsport teams.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "SC Internacional", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-sc-internacional", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Santos FC", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Santos SAF (member association retains a golden share)", "ownerKey": "santos-saf", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Santos converted to a SAF (private company) structure in 2024; the control arrangement is not yet confirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Sao Paulo FC", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-sao-paulo-fc", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Sport Recife", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Sport Club do Recife (members' association)", "ownerKey": "sport-club-do-recife-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Civil association; no SAF", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Members approved an SAF-enabling statute in Oct 2024; no SAF or investor since.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.itatiaia.com.br/esportes/futebol/sport/2024/10/04/socios-do-sport-aprovam-estatuto-que-viabiliza-saf-entenda-mudancas", "sourceDate": "2024-10-04" }, { "team": "São Bernardo FC", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Roberto Graziano (Grupo Magnum)", "ownerKey": "roberto-graziano", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club company owned through Grupo Magnum; exact legal form unconfirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "Vasco da Gama", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned association", "ownerKey": "members-vasco-da-gama", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Traditional Brazilian member-association club; not yet rechecked for a possible SAF (private capital) conversion.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Vila Nova", "league": "Brasileirao Serie A", "ownerDisplay": "Vila Nova Futebol Clube (members)", "ownerKey": "vila-nova-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Fund offer suspended Aug 2025 after a Federal Police inquiry into the fund.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/campeonato-brasileiro-serie-b/startseite/wettbewerb/BRA2", "sourceDate": "2026-10-08" }, { "team": "BC Lions", "league": "CFL", "ownerDisplay": "Amar Doman", "ownerKey": "amar-doman", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Bought 100% from David Braley's estate, Aug 2021 (price undisclosed).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.bclions.com/2021/08/18/breaking-amar-doman-becomes-new-owner-bc-lions/", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Calgary Stampeders", "league": "CFL", "ownerDisplay": "Calgary Sports and Entertainment (Murray Edwards, chairman)", "ownerKey": "calgary-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "CSEC took control in 2012; also owns the Flames.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calgary_Sports_and_Entertainment", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Edmonton Elks", "league": "CFL", "ownerDisplay": "Estate of Larry Thompson", "ownerKey": "larry-thompson-estate", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Larry Thompson bought the previously community-owned club outright in August 2024, its first private owner. Thompson died on 25 September 2025, and Wikipedia reports his estate owned the team as of January 2026. 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One of two non-profit-owned CFL teams.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan_Roughriders", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Toronto Argonauts", "league": "CFL", "ownerDisplay": "Rogers Communications (via MLSE)", "ownerKey": "rogers-communications", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "MLSE has owned the Argos since Jan 2018; Rogers controls MLSE and is buying Kilmer's 25% (closing Q4 2026).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-argos-mlse-ownership-approved-1.4495500", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Winnipeg Blue Bombers", "league": "CFL", "ownerDisplay": "Winnipeg Football Club (community owned)", "ownerKey": "community-winnipeg-blue-bombers", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Winnipeg Football Club, incorporated as a Manitoba not-for-profit corporation on 5 March 1951; one of two community-owned CFL teams and the only major North American pro sports franchise without shareholders.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg_Blue_Bombers", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Alabama", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "University of Alabama (public university)", "ownerKey": "university-of-alabama", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of University of Alabama, a member of the Southeastern Conference.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Alabama", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Arizona", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "University of Arizona (public university)", "ownerKey": "university-of-arizona", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of University of Arizona, a member of the Big 12 Conference.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Arizona", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Arizona State", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "Arizona State University (public university)", "ownerKey": "arizona-state-university", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of Arizona State University, a member of the Big 12 Conference.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_State_University", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Arkansas", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "University of Arkansas (public university)", "ownerKey": "university-of-arkansas", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of University of Arkansas, a member of the Southeastern Conference.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Arkansas", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Army Black Knights football", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "United States Military Academy (U.S. Army)", "ownerKey": "united-states-military-academy", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of United States Military Academy, a member of the NCAA FBS Independent.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Military_Academy", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Auburn", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "Auburn University (public university)", "ownerKey": "auburn-university", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of Auburn University, a member of the Southeastern Conference.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auburn_University", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "BYU", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "Brigham Young University (private nonprofit university)", "ownerKey": "brigham-young-university", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of Brigham Young University, a member of the Big 12 Conference.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigham_Young_University", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Ball State Cardinals football", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "Ball State University (public university)", "ownerKey": "ball-state-university", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of Ball State University, a member of the Mid-American Conference.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_State_University", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Baylor", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "Baylor University (private nonprofit university)", "ownerKey": "baylor-university", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of Baylor University, a member of the Big 12 Conference.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baylor_University", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Boise State Broncos", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "Boise State University (public university)", "ownerKey": "boise-state-university", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Athletic program of Boise State University, a member of the Mountain West Conference.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise_State_University", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Boston College", "league": "College", "ownerDisplay": "Boston College (private nonprofit university)", "ownerKey": 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Foley owns the Vegas Golden Knights.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/2026/january/28/black-knight-football-club-becomes-sole-shareholder-of-fc-lorient/", "sourceDate": "2026-01-28" }, { "team": "Arsenal", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Stan and Josh Kroenke", "ownerKey": "kroenke-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Sole shareholder since Aug 2018 via KSE UK Inc. KSE also holds the LA Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Rapids.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ownership_of_Arsenal_F.C._%26_W.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Aston Villa", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens (V Sports)", "ownerKey": "v-sports", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Atairos (minority of V Sports)", "note": "V Sports also holds Vitoria SC and Real Union. Edens is separately the controlling owner of the Milwaukee Bucks through Apr 2028.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportspro.com/news/aston-villa-premier-league-atairos-v-sports/", "sourceDate": "2024-04-15" }, { "team": "Birmingham City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Shelby Companies Ltd (Knighthead Capital Management / Tom Wagner)", "ownerKey": "tom-wagner-knighthead", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "96.64%", "stakePct": 96.64, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Knighthead Capital Management, the US hedge fund led by Tom Wagner, controls the club through Shelby Companies Ltd. Wagner completed a takeover of remaining shares from ZO Future Group in November 2025.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_City_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Blackburn Rovers", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Venky's London Ltd", "ownerKey": "venkys-london", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "99.9%", "stakePct": 99.9, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Venky's London Ltd, the UK investment arm of the Indian Venky's Group (Rao family poultry conglomerate), bought Blackburn Rovers in November 2010.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Rovers_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Bolton Wanderers", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Football Ventures (Whites) Ltd (Sharon Brittan)", "ownerKey": "football-ventures-whites", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "92%", "stakePct": 92.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "British Business Bank (8%, converted Future Fund loan)", "note": "Football Ventures (Whites) Ltd, chaired by Sharon Brittan, completed its takeover on 28 August 2019.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolton_Wanderers_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Brentford", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Matthew Benham", "ownerKey": "matthew-benham", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority (not disclosed)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Gary Lubner, Sir Matthew Vaughn, Prakash Melwani, Sir Lucian Grainge", "note": "Shares transferred to Best Intentions Analytics Ltd in Feb 2025; minority investors added Jul 2025 at a valuation above GBP 400m.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/news/article/club-news-brentford-new-investment-gary-lubner-sir-matthew-vaughn", "sourceDate": "2025-07-01" }, { "team": "Brighton & Hove Albion", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Tony Bloom", "ownerKey": "tony-bloom", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority (not disclosed)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Paul Barber (1.5%)", "note": "Bloom separately holds about 29% of Heart of Midlothian and a stake in Union Saint-Gilloise.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/media-article/club-news-paul-barber-investment-tony-bloom-august-2025", "sourceDate": "2025-08-29" }, { "team": "Bristol City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Steve Lansdown", "ownerKey": "steve-lansdown", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Jon Lansdown (chairman, Steve's son)", "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_City_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Burnley", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Velocity Sport Limited (ALK Capital; Alan Pace, president)", "ownerKey": "alk-capital-velocity-sport", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "84%", "stakePct": 84.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "ALK bought 84% for GBP 170m (Dec 2020); Cynosure/Checketts invested USD 200m in the holdco (Nov 2025).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnley_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Cardiff City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Vincent Tan", "ownerKey": "vincent-tan", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "~82%", "stakePct": 82.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Malaysian businessman Vincent Tan became majority shareholder from May 2010, buying out other directors; Mehmet Dalman is chairman.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_City_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Charlton Athletic", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Global Football Partners", "ownerKey": "global-football-partners-charlton", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Wikipedia's infobox lists Global Football Partners as current owner; SE7 Partners (Charlie Methven and Edward Warrick) had completed a takeover on 21 July 2023, and this appears to be a subsequent ownership change. Gavin Carter is chairman.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlton_Athletic_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Chelsea", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Clearlake Capital Group", "ownerKey": "clearlake-capital", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "99.9%", "stakePct": 99.9, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Behdad Eghbali, Jose E. Feliciano", "minority": "Hansjorg Wyss retains an economic interest, no control", "note": "Held through BlueCo 22. On 16-17 Sep 2026 Clearlake Capital bought out Todd Boehly's and Mark Walter's stakes for a reported combined roughly GBP 950m (about $1.27bn; the price is in pounds, first reported by the Financial Times and carried by Reuters, 17 Sep 2026), becoming sole controlling owner at a reported 99.9%. Boehly stepped down as chairman. Feliciano was separately named control person of the San Diego Padres, MLB-approved 17 Aug 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/17/chelsea-mark-walter-bohely-clearlake-capital.html", "sourceDate": "2026-09-17" }, { "team": "Coventry City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Doug King", "ownerKey": "doug-king", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Local businessman Doug King purchased the club from Sisu in 2023 and is also chairman.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coventry_City_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Crystal Palace", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Woody Johnson (largest shareholder)", "ownerKey": "woody-johnson", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "43%", "stakePct": 43.0, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": "Steve Parish (10%, executive chairman, day-to-day control)", "minority": "Josh Harris and David Blitzer (30%, exploring a sale)", "note": "Johnson bought John Textor's 43% in 2025, severing Palace's link to Eagle Football's multi-club group. Control is shared in practice: Parish runs the club. Johnson also owns the New York Jets. The Financial Times reported on 16 Jun 2026 that all three American shareholders, Johnson as well as Harris and Blitzer, were exploring a sale through the Raine Group and were open to a range of options including a full sale of the club, with a source saying a controlling stake could command a higher price. Nothing has been agreed, and Parish still holds 10%.", "pendingSummary": "Johnson, Harris and Blitzer all exploring a sale via Raine Group; a full club sale is among the options", "pendingWhen": "Exploratory, no agreed buyer", "pendingKind": "contested control", "sourceUrl": "https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2026/06/16/us-billionaire-owners-of-crystal-palace-explore-sale/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-16" }, { "team": "Derby County", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "David Clowes", "ownerKey": "david-clowes", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Clowes completed his takeover on 1 July 2022, paying about £33m and also acquiring Pride Park.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derby_County_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Everton", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Dan Friedkin (The Friedkin Group)", "ownerKey": "friedkin-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "98.8%", "stakePct": 98.8, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Completed 19 Dec 2024, bought from Farhad Moshiri's Blue Heaven Holdings. The Friedkin Group also owns AS Roma. SALE PROCESS OPEN, NOTHING AGREED: on 9 Oct 2026 the club said The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options, including the potential sale of a controlling interest, and will only entertain parties it considers the right stewards (club statement as carried by AP and Sky Sports). No buyer, price or adviser has been named, and TFG retains control.", "pendingSummary": "The Friedkin Group exploring new investment, including a potential sale of a controlling interest", "pendingWhen": "Exploratory since 9 Oct 2026, no buyer named", "pendingKind": "control sale", "sourceUrl": "https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/ap-top-news/2026/10/09/everton-up-for-sale-after-us-owner-says-it-is-exploring-investment-options", "sourceDate": "2026-10-09" }, { "team": "Fulham", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Shahid Khan", "ownerKey": "shahid-khan", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "~100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Khan also owns the Jacksonville Jaguars.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahid_Khan", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Hull City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Acun Ilicali (Acun Medya)", "ownerKey": "acun-ilicali", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Turkish media entrepreneur Acun Ilicali and his company Acun Medya completed a takeover of Hull City on 19 January 2022, ending the Allam family's ownership.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hull_City_A.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Ipswich Town", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Gamechanger 20 Ltd", "ownerKey": "gamechanger-20-ipswich", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "US-led ownership consortium; the individual investor breakdown is not yet confirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Leeds United", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "49ers Enterprises (York family)", "ownerKey": "york-family", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Paraag Marathe (chairman)", "minority": null, "note": "49ers Enterprises is the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers. It took full ownership on 17 Jul 2023 and also holds a stake in Rangers FC.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/49ers-enterprises-assumes-full-ownership-of-leeds-united", "sourceDate": "2023-07-17" }, { "team": "Lincoln City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Lincoln City Holdings Ltd", "ownerKey": "lincoln-city-holdings", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "93.73%", "stakePct": 93.73, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Ron Fowler became chairman on 4 February 2026. The beneficial ownership behind Lincoln City Holdings Ltd is not detailed on the sourced page.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_City_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-16" }, { "team": "Liverpool", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Fenway Sports Group (John W. Henry)", "ownerKey": "fenway-sports-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "1892 Holdings consortium (Amit Bhatia, Mittal family trusts, Jeff Bezos's K5, Eduardo Saverin's EE Capital; ~30% agreed Aug 2026, pending approvals), Dynasty Equity, RedBird Capital (stake in FSG itself)", "note": "FSG also owns the Boston Red Sox. On 14 Aug 2026 FSG agreed to sell a strategic minority stake in the club to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia's 1892 Holdings, with the Mittal family trusts, a Jeff Bezos-led K5 fund and Eduardo Saverin's EE Capital. Sportico reported roughly 30% at a $7bn valuation, and CNBC reported the group holds an option to take control later. The deal awaits regulatory approvals; FSG keeps majority ownership and operational control.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/fsg-announces-strategic-minority-investment-liverpool-fc", "sourceDate": "2026-08-14" }, { "team": "Manchester City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "City Football Group (Abu Dhabi United Group, Sheikh Mansour)", "ownerKey": "city-football-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "CFG owns the club outright; ADUG 81% of CFG", "stakePct": 81.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Silver Lake (18% of CFG), China Media Capital / CITIC (1%)", "note": "ADUG is Sheikh Mansour's private vehicle, not the ADIA sovereign fund. CFG also controls New York City FC, Girona, Melbourne City, Palermo, Bahia, Lommel and Troyes.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Football_Group", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Manchester United", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Glazer family", "ownerKey": "glazer-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "~69% equity, ~97% of votes", "stakePct": 69.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Sir Jim Ratcliffe / INEOS (~28.94%, runs football operations)", "minority": null, "note": "Ratcliffe's tender completed 20 Feb 2024 and was topped up to about 28.94%. He controls football operations, but the Glazers retain voting control through super-voting Class B shares. The Glazers also control the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/finance/2025/manchester-united-ratcliffe-losses-1234823845/", "sourceDate": "2025-06-01" }, { "team": "Middlesbrough", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Steve Gibson", "ownerKey": "steve-gibson", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Gibson has controlled the club since leading a consortium that saved it from liquidation in 1986, and serves as both owner and chairman.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesbrough_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Millwall", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Berylson family (James Berylson, chairman)", "ownerKey": "berylson-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Controlling", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "John Berylson controlled the club until his death in a car accident on 4 July 2023; his son James succeeded him as chairman and the family kept control. No completed sale found as of September 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millwall_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Newcastle United", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Public Investment Fund (Saudi Arabia)", "ownerKey": "saudi-pif", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "~85%", "stakePct": 85.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "RB Sports & Media / Reuben Brothers (15%)", "note": "A Jul 2024 restructure bought out PCP Capital Partners; Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi exited all roles and PIF rose from 80% to about 85%.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/newcastle-united-announces-agreement-to-change-its-ownership-structure", "sourceDate": "2024-07-01" }, { "team": "Norwich City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Norfolk FB Holdings LLC (Mark Attanasio)", "ownerKey": "mark-attanasio", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "85%", "stakePct": 85.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-Jones (10%)", "note": "Attanasio's Norfolk Holdings increased its stake to 85% for majority control, approved at a general meeting on 23 October 2024.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwich_City_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2024-10-23" }, { "team": "Nottingham Forest", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Evangelos Marinakis", "ownerKey": "marinakis", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Marinakis also owns Olympiacos (Greece, not on this board).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Portsmouth", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Michael Eisner (The Tornante Company)", "ownerKey": "michael-eisner", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The Tornante Company, headed by former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, completed its takeover from the Portsmouth Supporters Trust on 3 August 2017.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portsmouth_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Preston North End", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Hemmings family (Wordon Limited)", "ownerKey": "hemmings-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner (sale talks ongoing)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Trevor Hemmings died in 2021 and his family has kept the club through Wordon Limited. In August 2026 the chairman confirmed negotiations with bidders on terms acceptable to the family, with Amr Zedan widely linked, but no completion is confirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/08/preston-north-end-takeover-sees-acceptable-offer-made-as-chairman-issues-lengthy-statement/", "sourceDate": "2026-08-14" }, { "team": "Queens Park Rangers", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Ruben Gnanalingam (Total Soccer Growth Holdings)", "ownerKey": "ruben-gnanalingam", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Principal shareholder", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Richard Reilly", "minority": "Lakshmi Mittal / Mittal family", "note": "Gnanalingam became principal shareholder after Amit Bhatia transferred his shares to him on 20 July 2026, part of an ownership structure led by Gnanalingam's Total Soccer Growth Holdings; Lee Hoos is chairman.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Park_Rangers_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Sheffield United", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "COH Sports (Steven Rosen and Helmy Eltoukhy)", "ownerKey": "coh-sports", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "American consortium COH Sports completed its takeover in December 2024, ending Prince Abdullah's five-year ownership.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_United_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Southampton", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Sport Republic (Dragan Solak)", "ownerKey": "sport-republic", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "80%", "stakePct": 80.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Katharina Liebherr (20%)", "note": "Sport Republic, financed by Serbian businessman Dragan Solak, bought an 80% stake from Gao Jisheng in January 2022; Solak became chairman in January 2025.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southampton_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2025-01-14" }, { "team": "Stoke City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Coates family (Stoke City Holdings Limited)", "ownerKey": "coates-family-stoke", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Peter Coates completed a takeover of Stoke City in May 2006; his son John Coates is chairman. The family also founded the betting company Bet365.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoke_City_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Sunderland", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Kyril Louis-Dreyfus", "ownerKey": "louis-dreyfus-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "64%", "stakePct": 64.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Juan Sartori (36%)", "minority": null, "note": "Co-owners since the May 2023 buy-out of Stewart Donald. No control change 2024-26.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sunderlandafc.news/club/owners/", "sourceDate": "2025-11-01" }, { "team": "Swansea City", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Swansea Football LLC (Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen)", "ownerKey": "swansea-football-llc", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "71.18%", "stakePct": 71.18, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Nigel Morris (12.9%); Swansea City Supporters Society Ltd (6.98%); Luka Modric and Snoop Dogg (co-investors)", "note": "Levien and Kaplan sold their majority shareholding in November 2024; Swansea Football LLC, controlled by Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen, is now the majority shareholder.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swansea_City_A.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Tottenham Hotspur", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Joe Lewis family trust (ENIC)", "ownerKey": "enic-lewis-family", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "ENIC ~86.9% of the club; Lewis trust 70.12% of ENIC", "stakePct": 86.9, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Eight Sports Capital (24.99% of ENIC, bought from Daniel Levy's trusts Jun 2026)", "note": "Levy left as executive chairman in Sep 2025 and his family trusts sold 24.99% of ENIC in Jun 2026. Control is unchanged.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://theesk.org/2026/06/06/the-analysis-series-the-levy-stake-sale-eight-sports-capital-enic-control-and-the-future-of-spurs-ownership/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-06" }, { "team": "Watford", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Pozzo family", "ownerKey": "pozzo-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority (90%)", "stakePct": 90.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "10% offered for fan ownership from June 2024", "note": "Gino Pozzo and his father bought Watford in June 2012. On 4 June 2024 the Pozzo family put up 10% of the club for sale under fan ownership.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watford_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "West Bromwich Albion", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "Bilkul Football WBA (Shilen and Kiran Patel)", "ownerKey": "patel-family-wba", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "87.8%", "stakePct": 87.8, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Shilen Patel and his father Kiran C. Patel agreed to acquire an 87.8% stake, announced 15 February 2024, under the vehicle Bilkul Football WBA; Shilen Patel is chairman.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Bromwich_Albion_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2024-02-15" }, { "team": "West Ham United", "league": "England", "ownerDisplay": "No majority holder; David Sullivan largest shareholder", "ownerKey": "west-ham-contested", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "38.8%", "stakePct": 38.8, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Daniel Kretinsky / 1890s Holdings (about 25% after selling about 2% to Jakub Havrlant), Vanessa Gold family trust (25.1%), WHU LLC / Tripp Smith (8%), Jakub Havrlant (about 2%, subject to pre-emption)", "note": "CONTROL IN TRANSITION. Sullivan stepped down as chairman in Jun 2026. The Aug 2026 Staveley bids were defeated when existing shareholders exercised pre-emption rights: on 3 Sep 2026 the club confirmed that Daniel Kretinsky, via 1890s Holdings, reached an agreement to acquire enough shares to become the single largest shareholder, reported at about 46%. Sullivan retains a large stake and, per the club, no operational role. The transaction had not closed when this data was compiled. Completion was still pending as of 4 Sep 2026; the club said it would comment no further until all transactions complete, with completion reported for the end of September. After completion 1890s Holdings is reported at 46%, Sullivan about 40% and Tripp Smith about 11%. The BBC reported on 4 Aug 2026 that Kretinsky had sold about 2% of his holding to Czech businessman Jakub Havrlant, subject to the pre-emption process, so that buying the Gold family's 25.1% would not take him past the 50% threshold that would oblige him to bid for Sullivan's 38.8%; the BBC said the two-round pre-emption process could take two months. 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OL Groupe, the Olympique Lyonnais holding company, bought a minority stake in 2019.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASVEL_Basket", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Anadolu Efes", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Anadolu Efes (Anadolu Group)", "ownerKey": "anadolu-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The basketball club is owned and funded by the Efes beverage business (Anadolu Efes), part of the Turkish Anadolu Group conglomerate. It was founded in 1976 as Efes Pilsen S.K. with the brewer as its backer.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anadolu_Efes_S.K.", "sourceDate": "2026-10-05" }, { "team": "BC Žalgiris", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Paulius Motiejunas (55%) and Tesonet/NordVPN (45%)", "ownerKey": "zalgiris-motiejunas-tesonet", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "55%", "stakePct": 55.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Tesonet (NordVPN), 45%", "minority": null, "note": "Infobox lists Motiejunas holding the majority stake; he left the club director role in 2023 to run Euroleague Basketball, but the ownership stake in the infobox is unchanged. Paulius Jankunas is current club director.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BC_%C5%BDalgiris", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Beşiktaş Basketbol", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Besiktas JK (member association; basketball section)", "ownerKey": "besiktas-jk", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Section of member club", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Besiktas basketball is a department of Besiktas Jimnastik Kulubu, the multi-branch member association founded in 1903; the basketball section's own governance/sponsorship detail was not available in the fetched sources.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Besiktas_J.K.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Dubai Basketball", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Abdulla Saeed Juma Al Naboodah and Dejan Kamenjasevic (founders)", "ownerKey": "dubai-basketball-founders", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club founded 2023 by Al Naboodah and Kamenjasevic; Salem Bin Dasmal is club president. No dedicated ownership section with stake details was found in the fetched source.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Basketball", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "FC Barcelona Bàsquet", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (140,000+ socis); president Joan Laporta", "ownerKey": "barcelona-socis", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Basketball section of FC Barcelona.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona_B%C3%A0squet", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "FC Bayern München Basketball", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "FC Bayern Munchen e.V. (members' club, 400,000+ members)", "ownerKey": "bayern-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Section of member club", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "FC Bayern Munchen Basketball GmbH is run as part of the FC Bayern Munich sports club; a 2010 capital injection required approval by e.V. members, indicating the e.V. controls the section, consistent with Bayern's football club structure.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Bayern_Munich_(basketball)", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Fenerbahçe Basketball", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü (members' association)", "ownerKey": "fenerbahce-dernek", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The men's basketball team is a department of Fenerbahçe S.K., the Istanbul multi-sport club (a members' association, dernek) that also controls the football club. The club's elected president oversees the basketball operation; Beko is a naming sponsor, not an owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenerbah%C3%A7e_S.K._(basketball)", "sourceDate": "2026-10-05" }, { "team": "Hapoel Tel Aviv BC", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Ofer Yannai (81%) and Hapoel Tel Aviv Supporters Trust (19%)", "ownerKey": "ofer-yannai", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "81%", "stakePct": 81.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Hapoel Tel Aviv Supporters Trust, 19%", "note": "Businessman Ofer Yannai holds the controlling stake alongside the fan-owned supporters trust.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hapoel_Tel_Aviv_B.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "KK Crvena zvezda", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Crvena zvezda members' sports society; president Zeljko Drcelic", "ownerKey": "crvena-zvezda-members", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The fetched source lists only the sitting president (Drcelic); it does not describe the club's ownership/governance structure or any private stakeholder. Crvena zvezda is historically organized as a members' sports society (SD Crvena zvezda); this could not be fully confirmed in the fetched source.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KK_Crvena_zvezda", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "KK Partizan", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Partizan members' sports society; president Ostoja Mijailovic", "ownerKey": "partizan-members", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The fetched source lists only the sitting president (Mijailovic, since 2017); it does not describe a private ownership structure. Partizan basketball is historically organized under JSD Partizan, a members' sports society; this could not be fully confirmed in the fetched source.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KK_Partizan", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Maccabi Tel Aviv BC", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Recanati family", "ownerKey": "recanati-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "58%", "stakePct": 58, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Richard Deitz, Shimon Mizrahi, Ben Ashkenazy", "note": "In July 2026 the Recanati family, already holding 29%, exercised its right of first refusal to buy the Federman family's 29% (held via Fedanco Sports) for about $50 million, lifting it to 58% and blocking a rival bid. Reported completion is per Eurohoops and Calcalist; minority holders' exact stakes (reported as Deitz 17.5%, Mizrahi 14.5%, Ashkenazy 10%) were not verified on a primary page.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1989060/the-federman-family-leaves-maccabi-tel-aviv-the-recanatis-buy-their-share/", "sourceDate": "2026-07-07" }, { "team": "Olimpia Milano", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Giorgio Armani S.p.A. (Armani Group)", "ownerKey": "armani-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The club's own site describes Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano as a sole-shareholder company under the direction and coordination of Giorgio Armani S.p.A. After Giorgio Armani died in September 2025, his will left the group's shares to the Giorgio Armani Foundation and provided for a staged sale of group stakes to an industrial partner; that affects the parent, not the club's direct ownership, and its progress was not verified here.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.olimpiamilano.com/en/eighteen-triumphs-since-mr-armani-takover/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-19" }, { "team": "Olympiacos BC", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Panagiotis and Giorgos Angelopoulos", "ownerKey": "angelopoulos-brothers", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The Angelopoulos brothers own the club; Panagiotis Angelopoulos serves as president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympiacos_B.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Panathinaikos BC", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Dimitris Giannakopoulos", "ownerKey": "dimitris-giannakopoulos", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "89.9%", "stakePct": 89.9, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Giannakopoulos became majority shareholder in September 2020 with 89.9% held through Iliamia Investments Ltd; Wikipedia still lists him as owner. His 2020 offer to sell the club for 25 million euros never completed, and in 2026 he said only that he plans to step away in a few years. 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Deportivo Alaves' infobox separately names 'Baskonia-Alaves Group' as its owner, suggesting a linked holding structure with Querejeta, but the exact relationship was not confirmed in the fetched sources.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saski_Baskonia", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Valencia Basket", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Juan Roig", "ownerKey": "juan-roig", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Mercadona chairman Juan Roig is listed as the club's owner in the infobox.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valencia_Basket", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Virtus Bologna", "league": "EuroLeague", "ownerDisplay": "Massimo Zanetti", "ownerKey": "massimo-zanetti", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Zanetti became majority shareholder in 2016-17, was elected president 28 Oct 2021, briefly sold a 40% stake to Carlo Gherardi (Jun 2023) and bought it back in Jun 2026 to regain full ownership.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtus_Bologna", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Alpine", "league": "F1", "ownerDisplay": "Renault Group", "ownerKey": "renault-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority, 76%", "stakePct": 76.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Otro Capital-led consortium, 24%, with RedBird Capital, Maximum Effort, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney and Michael B. Jordan", "note": "Renault Group retains outright control. The 24% minority bought in Jun 2023 has been for sale through 2026; talks with Mercedes Grand Prix collapsed over valuation in Jun 2026. PlanetF1 reported that the three-year restrictions binding Otro expired on 8 Sep 2026, leaving it free to sell subject to Renault veto rights; Alpine confirmed in Jan 2026 that a Christian Horner-led consortium is interested in buying in, and no sale is agreed. 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Aston Martin Lagonda, the carmaker, agreed in Jul 2025 to sell its own equity in the team for about £110m at a valuation near £2.4bn while keeping the naming rights, so the team and the car company are no longer the same asset. PIF's stake here is minority and does not join it to Newcastle's portfolio. Woody Johnson bought a significant minority stake in Aug 2026 at a reported valuation near $3.5bn with no operational role, per Sportico and PlanetF1; control is unchanged.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2026/woody-johnson-stake-aston-martin-formula-1-1234942473/", "sourceDate": "2026-08-20" }, { "team": "Cadillac", "league": "F1", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Walter (TWG Global)", "ownerKey": "mark-walter", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "General Motors", "note": "TWG Global controls the team; General Motors is a minority partner (split undisclosed). 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Same control entity as Juventus, which is why the two now share a portfolio here.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/corporate/shareholders-structure", "sourceDate": "2026-01-03" }, { "team": "Haas F1 Team", "league": "F1", "ownerDisplay": "Gene Haas (Haas Automation)", "ownerKey": "gene-haas", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Sole ownership since the team's 2016 entry. The Toyota Gazoo Racing arrangement signed in Oct 2024 and upgraded to title sponsorship for 2026 is commercial and carries no equity. Takeover approaches have been rejected.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Kick Sauber", "league": "F1", "ownerDisplay": "Audi AG (Volkswagen Group)", "ownerKey": "audi-ag", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority, about 70%", "stakePct": 70.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Qatar Investment Authority, about 30%", "note": "Audi completed its full acquisition of Sauber Holding in Jan 2025, then sold a substantial minority to the Qatar Investment Authority. The Kick Sauber name covers 2024 and 2025; the same entry runs as the Audi works team from 2026, which is why Sportico's 2026 list and this row still carry the Sauber name.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/qatar-investment-authority-acquire-substantial-minority-share-in-future-audi.5L8Q5liKiGYQ25XqP8BE7C", "sourceDate": "2024-11-29" }, { "team": "McLaren", "league": "F1", "ownerDisplay": "Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company", "ownerKey": "bahrain-mumtalakat", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "Majority, about 71%", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "CYVN Holdings LLC (Abu Dhabi), about 19%, expressly non-controlling", "note": "McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive now have different owners. CYVN bought the car business in Apr 2025 plus a non-controlling stake in the race team; the team stayed with Bahrain's sovereign fund. On 2 Sep 2025 the group bought out the remaining racing minorities, including MSP Sports Capital and Ares funds, at a valuation near $5bn.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.mclaren.com/racing/latest-news/2025/mclaren-racing-consolidates-shareholder-structure/", "sourceDate": "2025-09-02" }, { "team": "Mercedes", "league": "F1", "ownerDisplay": "Mercedes-Benz Group, INEOS and Toto Wolff", "ownerKey": "mercedes-ineos-wolff", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Three-way joint venture", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Mercedes-Benz Group AG 33.3%; INEOS (Jim Ratcliffe) 33.3%; Toto Wolff 28.3%", "minority": "George Kurtz, about 5%, bought Nov 2025", "note": "Deliberately recorded as having no single controller. INEOS bought in as an equal third in Dec 2020 and the three have held roughly even stakes since; Wolff sold a slice of his holding to George Kurtz in Nov 2025 at a valuation near $6bn without changing the balance. Picking the largest of three near-equal partners would assert a control that does not exist.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/the-four-owners-of-the-6bn-mercedes-f1-team/", "sourceDate": "2025-11-21" }, { "team": "Racing Bulls", "league": "F1", "ownerDisplay": "Red Bull GmbH", "ownerKey": "red-bull", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Red Bull's second entry, wholly owned. The Toro Rosso to AlphaTauri to RB to Racing Bulls sequence was branding, not ownership; the entrant at Faenza has been the same company since 2006. Reported approaches for the team have been rejected.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Red Bull Racing", "league": "F1", "ownerDisplay": "Red Bull GmbH", "ownerKey": "red-bull", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Wholly owned by Red Bull GmbH, itself 51% Yoovidhya family and 49% Mark Mateschitz. Christian Horner's departure in 2025 involved no equity. Red Bull's fourth club on this board, alongside Racing Bulls, RB Leipzig and the New York Red Bulls.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Williams", "league": "F1", "ownerDisplay": "Dorilton Capital", "ownerKey": "dorilton-capital", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Unchanged since Dorilton bought the team from the Williams family in Aug 2020 for about $200m. Dorilton is evergreen-funded rather than a closed-end fund, so there is no exit clock of the kind that usually drives a private-equity sale.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "AJ Auxerre", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "James Zhou", "ownerKey": "james-zhou", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Chinese businessman James Zhou is listed as owner in the club infobox; Baptiste Malherbe is club president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJ_Auxerre", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "AS Monaco", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Dmitry Rybolovlev", "ownerKey": "dmitry-rybolovlev", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "AS Nancy", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Krishen Sud", "ownerKey": "krishen-sud", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "59%", "stakePct": 59.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Chien Lee (39%)", "minority": null, "note": "Krishen Sud 59% and Chien Lee 39% after the 2023 consolidation of the shareholding; Sud is president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_sportive_Nancy-Lorraine", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "AS Saint-Étienne", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Larry Tanenbaum (Kilmer Sports Ventures)", "ownerKey": "tanenbaum-kilmer-sports-ventures", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Kilmer Sports Ventures became sole shareholder on 3 Jun 2024, buying from Roland Romeyer and Bernard Caïazzo; Ivan Gazidis is president. Price not disclosed (AFP put it at about EUR 20m for the shares).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.asse.fr/fr/actualites/kilmer-sports-devient-l-unique-actionnaire-de-l-as-saint-etienne-ivan-gazidis-prend-la-presidence-du-club-ac36775", "sourceDate": "2024-06-03" }, { "team": "Angers SCO", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Chabane family", "ownerKey": "chabane-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Listed as owner in the club infobox; no stake percentage or acquisition date given.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angers_SCO", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Clermont Foot", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Stéphane Tessier (ABL Finance)", "ownerKey": "stephane-tessier", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "94.33%", "stakePct": 94.33, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Ahmet Schaefer sold 94.33% of the SASP to ABL Finance, Tessier's holding; DNCG approval and handover on 24 Jun 2026. Price not disclosed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://info.fr/rachat-clermont-foot-feu-vert-dncg-passation-officielle-arrivee-david-guion/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-24" }, { "team": "Dijon FCO", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Pierre-Henri Deballon", "ownerKey": "pierre-henri-deballon", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Deballon (Weezevent co-founder) succeeded Olivier Delcourt as owner after exclusive talks reported in May 2024 (Les Transferts, 30 May 2024); he is also president. Price and stake not published.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dijon_Football_C%C3%B4te-d%27Or", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "En Avant Guingamp", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Local business shareholders and supporter shareholders (no controlling owner)", "ownerKey": "guingamp-local-shareholders", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Dispersed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "No single controlling shareholder: the club is held by local business shareholders and by supporter shareholders (15,206 supporter shareholders named on the stadium's 'Mur des Kalon', Ouest-France, Dec 2017). Frédéric Le Grand is president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_avant_de_Guingamp", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "FC Annecy", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Phillipe Rey-Gorrez", "ownerKey": "phillipe-rey-gorrez", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "70%", "stakePct": 70.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "V Sports (about 30%, Jun 2026)", "note": "V Sports (owner of Aston Villa) took a minority stake estimated at 30% through a EUR 4.5m capital increase, announced 2 Jun 2026 (Le Dauphiné Libéré via Orange Sports).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Club_d%27Annecy", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "FC Lorient", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Bill Foley (Black Knight Football Club)", "ownerKey": "bill-foley", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Black Knight Football Club became sole shareholder on 28 Jan 2026, making Lorient the second club fully owned by Black Knight after AFC Bournemouth. Foley also owns the Vegas Golden Knights.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Lorient", "sourceDate": "2026-01-28" }, { "team": "FC Metz", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Bernard Serin", "ownerKey": "bernard-serin", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Serin has been owner and president since 2009.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Club_de_Metz", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "FC Nantes", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Waldemar Kita", "ownerKey": "waldemar-kita", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Kita bought the club in the summer of 2007 and serves as both owner and president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Nantes", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "FC Sochaux-Montbéliard", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "FCSM 2028 (local investors' consortium)", "ownerKey": "fcsm-2028", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Held through FCSM 2028, a trust (fiducie) pooling local private investors and overseen by a supervisory board of local business owners, set up in the 2023 rescue that ended Nenking's ownership; local authorities also contributed. Price not reported.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Club_Sochaux-Montb%C3%A9liard", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "Grenoble Foot", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Stéphane Rosnoblet", "ownerKey": "stephane-rosnoblet", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Rosnoblet is owner and president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenoble_Foot_38", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "Le Havre AC", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Blue Crow Sports Group", "ownerKey": "blue-crow-sports-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Listed as owner in the club infobox; no stake percentage or acquisition date given.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Havre_AC", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Le Mans FC", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "OutField (Brazilian sports investment firm)", "ownerKey": "outfield", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Majority (undisclosed)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Thierry Gomez (former president), Novak Djokovic, Felipe Massa, Kevin Magnussen, Georgios Frangulis, Thibaut Courtois (via NxtPlay Capital), NinetyTwo X, Aymeric Magne", "note": "OutField bought a minority stake in August 2025 and became majority shareholder in February 2026; the percentage was not disclosed. OutField co-founder Pedro Oliveira chairs the board and replaced Thierry Gomez as president in June 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://presseagence.fr/le-mans-outfield-actionnaire-majoritaire-du-mans-fc/", "sourceDate": "2026-02-23" }, { "team": "Lille OSC", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Merlyn Partners (Alessandro Barnaba)", "ownerKey": "merlyn-partners", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Elliott Management has held creditor and minority positions", "note": "Merlyn Partners bought the club from Gerard Lopez in Dec 2020 through a Luxembourg chain and installed Olivier Letang as president. A 2022 reorganisation followed the debt restructuring without moving ultimate control. Graded cross-checked rather than sourced because the cap table is not publicly disclosed and the only primary record is the 2020 acquisition.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Montpellier HSC", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Nicollin family (Groupe Nicollin)", "ownerKey": "nicollin-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owned through Groupe Nicollin; Laurent Nicollin is president. A sale to the GSS fund (about EUR 10m for the family's shares, Morning Foot 7 Jun 2026) was reported close and then called off.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montpellier_H%C3%A9rault_Sport_Club", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "OGC Nice", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Jim Ratcliffe / INEOS", "ownerKey": "ineos-nice", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "INEOS-controlled. Ties into the 'ineos-ratcliffe' entity in scripts/data/owner-registry.json, previously noted as 'not currently on this board' -- now is. INEOS also holds a large minority stake in Manchester United and an equal third of the Mercedes F1 team (both on this board).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Olympique Lyonnais", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Michele Kang", "ownerKey": "michele-kang", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "87.78% of Eagle Football Group", "stakePct": 87.78, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Completed 26 Jun 2026, ending John Textor's ownership after Eagle Bidco entered UK administration in Mar 2026. Kang also owns the Washington Spirit and London City Lionesses through Kynisca Sports International.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://frontofficesports.com/michele-kang-to-buy-lyon-in-deal-that-would-end-john-textors-ownership/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-26" }, { "team": "Olympique Marseille", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Frank McCourt", "ownerKey": "frank-mccourt", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority, 95.09%", "stakePct": 95.09, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owned since the 2016 purchase from Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, held through a Delaware chain into SASP Olympique de Marseille. McCourt told supporter groups in Feb 2026 that the club is not for sale; reports of a price at which he would listen are not a process, and nothing is signed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2026/marseille-owner-frank-mccourt-insists-club-is-not-for-sale-amid-supporter-unrest/", "sourceDate": "2026-02-17" }, { "team": "Paris FC", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Arnault family (Agache Sport)", "ownerKey": "arnault-family-agache", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "52.4%", "stakePct": 52.4, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Alter Paris / Pierre Ferracci (29.8%), Red Bull (10.6%), BRI Sports Holdings (7.2%)", "note": "Agache, the Arnault family holding company, took majority control on 29 November 2024 with Red Bull as minority partner. Pierre Ferracci plans to sell his stake to the Arnault family around 2027, which would take them to about 80 to 85% and Red Bull to about 15%; that later step had not happened as of this check.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://parisfc.fr/en/club-en/paris-fc-makes-shareholding-changes-official/", "sourceDate": "2024-11-29" }, { "team": "Paris Saint-Germain", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Qatar Sports Investments", "ownerKey": "qatar-sports-investments", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "87.5%", "stakePct": 87.5, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Nasser Al-Khelaifi (chairman)", "minority": "Arctos Partners (12.5%)", "note": "QSI is a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority and also holds a stake in SC Braga.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207539913/en/", "sourceDate": "2023-12-07" }, { "team": "Pau FC", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Bernard Laporte-Fray", "ownerKey": "bernard-laporte-fray", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Laporte-Fray is owner and president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pau_Football_Club", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "RC Lens", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Joseph Oughourlian (Amber Capital)", "ownerKey": "joseph-oughourlian", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "69.10%", "stakePct": 69.1, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Entrepreneur Equity Partners (EEP) 13.93%; Side Invest 13.56%; Jean-Paul Lempereur 2.79%; Seko Fofana 0.62%", "note": "Joseph Oughourlian, founder of the activist fund Amber Capital, controls RC Lens as majority shareholder. On 31 Aug 2026 the club announced Entrepreneur Equity Partners (a sports-infrastructure investment fund) and Jean-Paul Lempereur (founder of Groupe Lempereur) joined the shareholder base, with EEP's stake earmarked for redevelopment of Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Existing minority investors Side Invest and club captain Seko Fofana stayed in. The club has floated, but not launched, a future fan-ownership scheme.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.rclens.fr/fr/communique-officiel-rclens-actionnariat-20260831", "sourceDate": "2026-08-31" }, { "team": "RC Strasbourg", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "BlueCo", "ownerKey": "blueco", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "BlueCo, the same US-led consortium that bought Chelsea FC in May 2022, agreed to become Strasbourg's shareholders on 22 Jun 2023.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RC_Strasbourg_Alsace", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Red Star", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "A-CAP", "ownerKey": "a-cap", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "A-CAP, the US insurer that was 777 Partners' main creditor, holds the club after 777's collapse (Le Parisien, 8 Oct 2024: the bankruptcy did not undo the transfer). Patrice Haddad remains president. Stake not published.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/ligue-2-la-faillite-de-777-partners-ne-remet-pas-en-cause-la-cession-du-red-star-08-10-2024-SFAG6WU6GFHCZOL5JSSI7ZD35I.php", "sourceDate": "2024-10-08" }, { "team": "Rodez AF", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Pierre-Olivier Murat", "ownerKey": "pierre-olivier-murat", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Murat is owner and president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodez_Aveyron_Football", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "Stade Brestois", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Denis Le Saint", "ownerKey": "denis-le-saint", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Le_Saint", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Stade Lavallois", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "About 80 local business owners", "ownerKey": "laval-local-shareholders", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Dispersed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Held by about 80 local Mayenne entrepreneurs; Laurent Lairy is president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_lavallois_Mayenne_Football_Club", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "Stade Reims", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Jean-Pierre Caillot", "ownerKey": "jean-pierre-caillot", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Caillot is owner and president, with local minority shareholders.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_de_Reims", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "Stade Rennais", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Pinault family (Artemis / Groupe Pinault)", "ownerKey": "pinault-family-rennes", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owned since 1998.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Toulouse FC", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "RedBird Capital Partners", "ownerKey": "redbird-capital", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "85%", "stakePct": 85.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "RedBird acquired an 85% stake on 21 Jul 2020. RedBird also controls AC Milan.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toulouse_FC", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Troyes AC", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "City Football Group (Abu Dhabi United Group, Sheikh Mansour)", "ownerKey": "city-football-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Maxime Ray (minority stake, 2020)", "note": "CFG bought former owner Daniel Masoni's majority stake in September 2020, making ESTAC its tenth club. CFG itself is 81% Abu Dhabi United Group and 18% Silver Lake. No sale by CFG was found as of this check.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ES_Troyes_AC", "sourceDate": "2020-09-03" }, { "team": "US Boulogne", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Shareholders not publicly identified", "ownerKey": "us-boulogne-undisclosed", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Not disclosed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "No controlling shareholder is named in the sources checked (French Wikipedia lists Vincent Boutillier as president only).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_sportive_Boulogne_C%C3%B4te_d%27Opale", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "USL Dunkerque", "league": "France", "ownerDisplay": "Yüksel Yıldırım (Amissos)", "ownerKey": "yuksel-yildirim", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Groupe Amissos (Amissos Sports & Entertainment, Yıldırım family) took over in Jul 2023; Jasper Yıldırım is president and Demba Ba sporting director. Price not reported.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_sportive_du_littoral_de_Dunkerque", "sourceDate": "2026-10-13" }, { "team": "1. FC Kaiserslautern", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "1. FC Kaiserslautern e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "kaiserslautern-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "45.85% (voting control under 50+1)", "stakePct": 45.85, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Saar-Pfalz-Invest 34.93%, Pacific Media Group (Platin 2180) 9.94%, Dienes Packaging 4.40%, Dr. Theiss Naturwaren 4.40%, regional investors 0.48%", "note": "The e.V. holds 45.85% of the KGaA and keeps voting control under 50+1. A EUR 7.5m capital increase in spring 2026 was forecast to cut it to 40.31% and lift Saar-Pfalz-Invest from 34.93% to 42.80%, making the investor the largest shareholder.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.der-betze-brennt.de/news/16856-7-5-millionen-euro-fuer-die-hohe-kante-fck-zieht-kapitalerhoehung.php", "sourceDate": "2025-12-10" }, { "team": "1. FC Köln", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "1. FC Köln e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "koeln-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Professional football has been run through 1. FC Köln GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2002, and the e.V. owns 100% of both the KGaA and its general partner (1. FC Köln Verwaltungs-GmbH). No shares have been sold to outside investors, so 50+1 is met in full.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.fussballmafia.de/magazin/bundesliga-vereine-verkaufte-anteile-rechtsform-1-fc-koeln/", "sourceDate": "2020-12-01" }, { "team": "1. FC Nürnberg", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "1. FC Nürnberg e.V. 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(members' club, 400,000+ members)", "ownerKey": "bayern-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "75% of the AG", "stakePct": 75.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Adidas (8.33%), Allianz (8.33%), Audi (8.33%)", "note": "50+1 is satisfied by the e.V.'s 75%. Volkswagen was reported in Jul 2026 to be considering selling Audi's 8.33%, which would not change control.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fcbayern.com/en/club/company", "sourceDate": "2026-07-06" }, { "team": "Borussia Dortmund", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. 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The KGaA structure gives the e.V.-owned general partner management control, which is exactly how BVB complies with 50+1 while being publicly traded on XETRA.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://report.bvb.de/annual-report/2024-2025/shareholders/the-shares/share-capital-and-shareholder-structure.html", "sourceDate": "2025-06-30" }, { "team": "Borussia Monchengladbach", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (e.V.)", "ownerKey": "gladbach-members", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "50+1 member-owned club; no majority private owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "DSC Arminia Bielefeld", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "DSC Arminia Bielefeld e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "bielefeld-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Control under 50+1", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The e.V. controls DSC Arminia Bielefeld GmbH & Co. KGaA under 50+1; capital percentages not published in the source.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.arminia.de/neues/schlagzeilen/detail/jhv-kobusch-nimmt-staffelstab-von-schuette-entgegen", "sourceDate": "2025-11-25" }, { "team": "Dynamo Dresden", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "SG Dynamo Dresden e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "dynamo-dresden-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Members' club", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Run by the members' association; no investor.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.dynamo-dresden.de/aktuelles/news/verein/bilanz-der-mitgliederversammlung-2025", "sourceDate": "2025-11-15" }, { "team": "Eintracht Frankfurt", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Eintracht Frankfurt e.V. (members' club)", "ownerKey": "eintracht-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Majority (67.89% as last published, Apr 2021)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Freunde des Adlers, Freunde der Eintracht Frankfurt AG, Herzschlag Eintracht, Gude Eintracht GmbH", "note": "The e.V. remains majority shareholder and 50+1 is intact, but the club has not published the split after the May 2025 capital increase, so the exact current percentage is unconfirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://klub.eintracht.de/news/kapitalerhoehung-beschlossen-168923/", "sourceDate": "2025-05-26" }, { "team": "FC Augsburg", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "FC Augsburg 1907 e.V. 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FC Magdeburg Spielbetriebs GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the e.V.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://1.fc-magdeburg.de/news/detail/positive-bilanz-auf-der-mitglieder-versammlung", "sourceDate": "2025-12-04" }, { "team": "FC Schalke 04", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "schalke-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Schalke has not spun its professional football off into a company, so the club is owned and run by the registered association and its members. Since January 2025 members can buy shares in the cooperative Auf Schalke eG, which funds club projects but is not an ownership stake in the club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-10-05" }, { "team": "FC St. Pauli", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "FC St. Pauli e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "st-pauli-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Members' club", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "No investor in the club. In 2025 the Football Cooperative Sankt Pauli 2024 eG, owned by fans, raised about EUR 29m and became majority owner of the Millerntor stadium company, not the club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.fcstpauli.com/news/bilanz-geschaeftsjahr-2425", "sourceDate": "2025-11-15" }, { "team": "Hamburger SV", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Hamburger SV e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "hsv-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "About 75%", "stakePct": 75.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Kühne Holding (under 10%, after selling 4.5%), Sparda-Bank (7.5%, bought 2025), HanseMerkur, Hanse & Raute GmbH (4.5%, investor group led by Hans-Walter Peters), small shareholders", "note": "Professional football is run by HSV Fußball AG, which members voted in February 2025 to convert to an AG & Co. KGaA, with the e.V. required to keep at least 75%. In September 2026 Kühne Holding sold 4.5% to Hanse & Raute GmbH, leaving four similarly sized minority investors.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.soester-anzeiger.de/sport/fussball/neue-struktur-teil-der-kuehne-anteile-am-hsv-verkauft-zr-94482316.html", "sourceDate": "2026-09-09" }, { "team": "Karlsruher SC", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Karlsruher SC e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "karlsruher-sc-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "76%", "stakePct": 76.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The e.V. holds 76% of Karlsruher SC GmbH & Co. KGaA (audited 2024-25 accounts); the other 24% holders are not named there.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ksc.de/fileadmin/KGaA/Hauptversammlung/HV_2025/KSC_JA_2025_1_Testat.pdf", "sourceDate": "2025-09-05" }, { "team": "Mainz 05", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "1. FSV Mainz 05 e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "mainz-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Mainz 05 is one of the few Bundesliga clubs that has never spun its professional football off into a company; the team is run directly by the registered association. In 2018 the club rejected a district court push to spin off, citing its members' mandate.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.mainz05.de/news/05er-wollen-verein-bleiben/", "sourceDate": "2018-11-15" }, { "team": "RB Leipzig", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Red Bull GmbH", "ownerKey": "red-bull", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "99% of the GmbH", "stakePct": 99.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "RasenBallsport Leipzig e.V. formally satisfies 50+1, but the voting membership is deliberately minimal and Red Bull-approved. Red Bull also owns the New York Red Bulls, RB Salzburg, Bragantino and RB Omiya Ardija, with minority stakes in Leeds United and Paris FC.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RB_Leipzig", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "SC Freiburg", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (e.V.)", "ownerKey": "freiburg-members", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "50+1 member-owned club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "SC Paderborn 07", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "SC Paderborn 07 e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "paderborn-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Majority (50+1)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Members voted in May 2018 to move professional football into SC Paderborn 07 GmbH & Co. KGaA, set up in 2019 so outside investors could buy in. The e.V. is the sole shareholder of the general partner (SC Paderborn 07 Management GmbH), which keeps control whatever the capital split. No outside shareholder percentages were found.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/SC_Paderborn_07", "sourceDate": "2026-10-05" }, { "team": "SV Elversberg", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "SV 07 Elversberg e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "elversberg-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Majority (50+1)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The club is a registered association, but in practice the Holzer family runs it: Frank Holzer chairs the board and his son Dominik Holzer has been president since 2011, and both run Ursapharm, the main sponsor and stadium naming-rights holder. Ursapharm's influence comes through sponsorship and governance roles, not a published equity stake. Whether the professional team sits in a separate company was not confirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/SV_07_Elversberg", "sourceDate": "2026-10-05" }, { "team": "SpVgg Greuther Fürth", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "SpVgg Greuther Fürth e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "greuther-fuerth-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Control under 50+1", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Football is run through a KGaA controlled by the e.V.; capital percentages not verified.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://regionalupdate.de/2025/11/18/spvgg-greuther-fuerth-bilanziert-jahresfehlbetrag-trotz-stabiler-eigenkapitalquote/", "sourceDate": "2025-11-18" }, { "team": "TSG Hoffenheim", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Dietmar Hopp", "ownerKey": "dietmar-hopp", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "96%", "stakePct": 96.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "SAP co-founder Hopp holds 96% under an exemption from Germany's 50+1 rule, granted for long-term (20+ year) benefactors.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TSG_1899_Hoffenheim", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Union Berlin", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (e.V.)", "ownerKey": "union-berlin-members", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "50+1 member-owned club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "VfB Stuttgart", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "VfB Stuttgart 1893 e.V. (members' association, 100,000+ members)", "ownerKey": "vfb-stuttgart-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Majority (50+1)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Mercedes-Benz Group (10.4%), Porsche AG (10.4%), Jako AG (1.0%)", "note": "Professional football is run through a spun-off entity, but the e.V. retains majority voting control under Germany's 50+1 rule; the listed corporate stakes total only 21.8%.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VfB_Stuttgart", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "VfL Bochum", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "VfL Bochum 1848 e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "bochum-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Control under 50+1", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Football is run by VfL Bochum 1848 GmbH & Co. KGaA, controlled by the e.V.; no outside investor found.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.haller-kreisblatt.de/region/nrw/24216992_Absteiger-VfL-Bochum-verkuendet-Rekordgewinn.html", "sourceDate": "2025-11-18" }, { "team": "VfL Osnabrück", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "VfL Osnabrück e.V. (members' association)", "ownerKey": "osnabrueck-ev", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Control under 50+1", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Football is run by VfL Osnabrück GmbH & Co. KGaA, controlled by the e.V.; no investor percentages found.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.liga3-online.de/saison-202425-vfl-osnabrueck-verbucht-verlust-von-200-000-euro/", "sourceDate": "2025-11-19" }, { "team": "VfL Wolfsburg", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Volkswagen AG", "ownerKey": "volkswagen-ag", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Professional football is run by VfL Wolfsburg-Fussball GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, which holds one of German football's rare exemptions from the 50+1 rule.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VfL_Wolfsburg", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Werder Bremen", "league": "Germany", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (e.V.)", "ownerKey": "werder-members", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "50+1 member-owned club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Bergischer HC", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Bergischer HC e.V. (registered members' association)", "ownerKey": "members-bergischer-hc", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club operates under German law as an eingetragener Verein (e.V., registered members' association); no majority private investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergischer_HC", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Frisch Auf Göppingen", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Frisch Auf Göppingen e.V. (registered members' association)", "ownerKey": "members-frisch-auf-goeppingen", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club operates under German law as an eingetragener Verein (e.V., registered members' association); no majority private investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisch_Auf_G%C3%B6ppingen", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Füchse Berlin", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Controlling shareholder not publicly disclosed", "ownerKey": "fuechse-berlin-undisclosed", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Not disclosed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Vonovia SE (18.6% as of 2022); Ulrich Theis; Christoph Ritzkat (since July 2026)", "note": "Füchse Berlin Handball GmbH is held by a small circle of shareholders. Vonovia reported an 18.6% stake in its 2022 shareholdings list, long-time partner Ulrich Theis has been a shareholder since 2005, and Kieback&Peter chief executive Christoph Ritzkat bought in from all existing shareholders in July 2026. The full split, including any stake held by club president Frank Steffel or managing director Bob Hanning, is not published.", "pendingSummary": "Who controls the club company is not public", "pendingWhen": "Under review", "pendingKind": "ownership unconfirmed", "sourceUrl": "https://www.kieback-peter.com/de/news/christoph-ritzkat-wird-gesellschafter-bei-den-fuechsen/", "sourceDate": "2026-07-22" }, { "team": "HC Erlangen", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "HC Erlangen e.V. (registered members' association)", "ownerKey": "members-hc-erlangen", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club operates under German law as an eingetragener Verein (e.V., registered members' association); no majority private investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HC_Erlangen", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "HSC 2000 Coburg", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "HSC 2000 Coburg e.V. (registered members' association)", "ownerKey": "members-hsc-2000-coburg", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club operates under German law as an eingetragener Verein (e.V., registered members' association); no majority private investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSC_2000_Coburg", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "HSG Wetzlar", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Over 100 local limited partners, no majority holder", "ownerKey": "hsg-wetzlar-limited-partners", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Dispersed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Since 2001 the team has been run by HSG Wetzlar Handball-Bundesliga Spielbetriebs GmbH & Co. KG, which had 114 limited partners in 2022, largely regional firms and supporters who elect a five-member supervisory board. The club grew out of the 1992 handball merger of TSV Dutenhofen and TV Münchholzhausen, and the TSV Dutenhofen chairman sits on that board.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.hsg-wetzlar.de/news/detail/aufsichtsrat", "sourceDate": "2022-06-08" }, { "team": "MT Melsungen", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "MT Melsungen e.V. (registered members' association)", "ownerKey": "members-mt-melsungen", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club operates under German law as an eingetragener Verein (e.V., registered members' association); no majority private investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MT_Melsungen", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Rhein-Neckar Löwen", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Controlling shareholder not publicly disclosed", "ownerKey": "rhein-neckar-loewen-undisclosed", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Not disclosed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Daniel Hopp (reported shareholder)", "note": "Rhein-Neckar Löwen GmbH, registered in Mannheim, has five active shareholders on the commercial register, which recorded a new shareholder agreement in June 2026. Daniel Hopp has been reported as one of several investors, but no majority holder or stake sizes have been published.", "pendingSummary": "Who controls the club company is not public", "pendingWhen": "Under review", "pendingKind": "ownership unconfirmed", "sourceUrl": "https://www.northdata.com/Rhein-Neckar%20L%C3%B6wen%20GmbH,%20Mannheim/HRB%20232436", "sourceDate": "2026-06-15" }, { "team": "SC DHfK Leipzig", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "SC DHfK Leipzig e.V. (registered members' association)", "ownerKey": "members-sc-dhfk-leipzig", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club operates under German law as an eingetragener Verein (e.V., registered members' association); no majority private investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SC_DHfK_Leipzig", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "SC Magdeburg", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "SC Magdeburg e.V. (registered members' association)", "ownerKey": "members-sc-magdeburg", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club operates under German law as an eingetragener Verein (e.V., registered members' association); no majority private investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SC_Magdeburg", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "SG Flensburg-Handewitt", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Regional business partners (about 29 limited partners)", "ownerKey": "sg-flensburg-handewitt-limited-partners", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Dispersed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "erima GmbH; G. Heinemann Medizintechnik GmbH; ttp AG Steuerberatungsgesellschaft", "note": "The professional team is run by SG Flensburg-Handewitt Handball-Bundesliga GmbH & Co. KG, whose capital is spread across roughly 29 limited partners, mostly regional companies and business people, with a club-linked management GmbH as general partner. No single shareholder is documented as holding a majority.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.northdata.de/SG+Flensburg-Handewitt+Handball-Bundesliga+GmbH+&+Co.+KG,+Flensburg/HRA+3630+FL", "sourceDate": "2026-03-02" }, { "team": "TBV Lemgo Lippe", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Regional shareholders (about 23), no majority holder", "ownerKey": "tbv-lemgo-lippe-regional-shareholders", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Dispersed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Herbert Vogel; Ulrich Kaltenborn", "note": "Former majority shareholder heristo AG, owned by the Risken family, withdrew in June 2011, and its shares were spread among regional backers with the stated aim of having no majority shareholder. The register now shows about 23 active shareholders, who elect a business advisory board; former board chair Herbert Vogel and former managing director Ulrich Kaltenborn remain shareholders.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.artikel-presse.de/heristo-aktiengesellschaft-gibt-gesellschaftsanteile-an-tbv-provital-lemgo-gmbh-co-kg-zuruck.html", "sourceDate": "2011-06-30" }, { "team": "THW Kiel", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Private limited partners (not publicly named); THW Kiel e.V. holds 26% of votes", "ownerKey": "thw-kiel-kg-partners", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "74% of votes (limited partners); e.V. 26%", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The professional team is THW Kiel Handball-Bundesliga GmbH & Co. KG. In the 2009 restructuring its five existing shareholders became limited partners and the club association received 26% of the votes, the share the league licence requires. The limited partners are not named publicly; this is the latest public statement of the structure found.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://archiv.thw-handball.de/thw/09062522.htm", "sourceDate": "2009-06-25" }, { "team": "TSV Hannover-Burgdorf", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Controlling shareholder not publicly disclosed", "ownerKey": "tsv-hannover-burgdorf-undisclosed", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Not disclosed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "TSV Hannover-Burgdorf Handball GmbH, which runs the team branded Die Recken, has four active shareholders on the commercial register. Burgdorf businessman Jürgen Cramer has spoken publicly on behalf of the shareholders, but their names and stakes are not published.", "pendingSummary": "Who controls the club company is not public", "pendingWhen": "Under review", "pendingKind": "ownership unconfirmed", "sourceUrl": "https://www.northdata.de/TSV+Hannover-Burgdorf+Handball+GmbH,+Hannover/HRB+208572", "sourceDate": "2021-03-04" }, { "team": "TVB 1898 Stuttgart", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Controlling shareholder not publicly disclosed", "ownerKey": "tvb-stuttgart-undisclosed", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Not disclosed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The team is run by TVB 1898 Handball GmbH & Co. KG in Waiblingen, with TV Bittenfeld Handball GmbH as general partner and managing director Jürgen Schweikardt. The register shows five active shareholders; its shareholder meeting has combined business backers, including a Kärcher executive, with representatives of the parent club TV Bittenfeld 1898, but stakes are not published.", "pendingSummary": "Who controls the club company is not public", "pendingWhen": "Under review", "pendingKind": "ownership unconfirmed", "sourceUrl": "https://www.northdata.com/TVB%201898%20Handball%20GmbH%20&%20Co%C2%B7%20KG,%20Waiblingen/Amtsgericht%20Stuttgart%20HRA%20730249", "sourceDate": "2026-10-05" }, { "team": "ThSV Eisenach", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "ThSV Eisenach e.V. (registered members' association)", "ownerKey": "members-thsv-eisenach", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club operates under German law as an eingetragener Verein (e.V., registered members' association); no majority private investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThSV_Eisenach", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "TuS N-Lübbecke", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "Armin Gauselmann and Paul Gauselmann (Gauselmann family)", "ownerKey": "gauselmann-family-tus-luebbecke", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Named Gesellschafter of TuS N-Lübbecke GmbH (exact stakes not disclosed)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Siegbert Wortmann (Wortmann AG)", "minority": null, "note": "A 2016 Westfalen-Blatt report on the restructured Beirat names three Gesellschafter of TuS N-Lübbecke GmbH: Armin Gauselmann (board spokesperson), Paul Gauselmann and Siegbert Wortmann. The Gauselmann Group (Merkur) also remains the club's main sponsor. The article states the parent club, TuS Nettelstedt e.V., takes part only as the license provider for the professional team rather than as a shareholder.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.westfalen-blatt.de/Lokalsport/Kreis-Minden-Luebbecke/Luebbecke/2596713-Beirat-der-TuS-N-Luebbecke-GmbH-neu-strukturiert-jetzt-sieben-Mitglieder-Aufbruch-zu-neuen-Ufern", "sourceDate": "2016-11-10" }, { "team": "VfL Gummersbach", "league": "Handball-Bundesliga", "ownerDisplay": "VfL Gummersbach e.V. (registered members' association)", "ownerKey": "members-vfl-gummersbach", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club operates under German law as an eingetragener Verein (e.V., registered members' association); no majority private investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VfL_Gummersbach", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Chennai Super Kings", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd (N. Srinivasan family / India Cements legacy holders)", "ownerKey": "chennai-super-kings-cricket-ltd", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Unlisted public company; India Cements ~30% (2021)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Public shareholders (spun out to India Cements shareholders)", "note": "Control effectively with the Srinivasan family; after UltraTech's acquisition of India Cements, current exact shareholding is unclear - verify via CSKCL annual return.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai_Super_Kings", "sourceDate": "2026" }, { "team": "Delhi Capitals", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "JSW Group & GMR Group (50:50)", "ownerKey": "jsw-gmr", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "50% / 50%", "stakePct": 50, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "GMR Group 50%", "minority": null, "note": "JSW bought 50% from GMR in 2018 for INR 550 cr; operational control alternates under agreement.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delhi_Capitals", "sourceDate": "2026" }, { "team": "Gujarat Titans", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "Torrent Group", "ownerKey": "torrent-group", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "67%", "stakePct": 67, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "CVC Capital Partners via Irelia Company Pte (33%)", "note": "Torrent Investments Pvt Ltd (Mehta family's Torrent Group) bought 67% from CVC, closed Mar 2025.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.insidesport.in/cricket/gujarat-titans-takeover-formally-complete-torrent-group-buy-67-stake-at-rs-5035-cr/", "sourceDate": "2025-03-17" }, { "team": "Kolkata Knight Riders", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "Red Chillies Entertainment (Shah Rukh Khan & Gauri Khan)", "ownerKey": "red-chillies-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "55%", "stakePct": 55, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Mehta Group (Jay Mehta & Juhi Chawla) 45%", "minority": null, "note": "Held via Knight Riders Sports Pvt Ltd. Mehta Group exploring sale of a slice of its 45% (Nomura advising; Ares reported in talks Aug 2026).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.storyboard18.com/trending/kkr-explores-minority-stake-sale-as-ipl-franchise-dealmaking-gathers-pace-86175.htm", "sourceDate": "2026" }, { "team": "Lucknow Super Giants", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "RPSG Group (Sanjiv Goenka)", "ownerKey": "rpsg-group", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100% via RPSG Sports Pvt Ltd (RPSG Ventures Ltd 51%, Rainbow Investments 49%)", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "RPSG Ventures is a listed company; Rainbow Investments is a Goenka-group NBFC. Group mulls selling 15-20% (Oct 2026).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/sanjiv-goenkas-rpsg-group-mulls-sale-of-15-20-percent-stake-in-lucknow-super-giants-report-559872-2026-10-06", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Mumbai Indians", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "Reliance Industries (Ambani family)", "ownerKey": "reliance-industries", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "100% via Indiawin Sports Pvt Ltd", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Indiawin Sports is a wholly owned Reliance subsidiary.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai_Indians", "sourceDate": "2026" }, { "team": "Punjab Kings", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "KPH Dream Cricket (Mohit Burman)", "ownerKey": "kph-dream-cricket", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "~46% (Burman)", "stakePct": 46, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Preity Zinta ~23%; Ness Wadia ~23%", "minority": "Karan Paul ~8%", "note": "Split from search snippets of secondary sites; verify.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab_Kings", "sourceDate": "2026" }, { "team": "Rajasthan Royals", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "Lakshmi Mittal & family", "ownerKey": "mittal-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "~75% (on completion)", "stakePct": 75, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Adar Poonawalla (~18%); existing investors incl. Manoj Badale (~7%)", "note": "Pending: CCI cleared 17-Sep-2026, BCCI/IPL GC approval pending at last report. Pre-deal owner: Emerging Media/Manoj Badale (~65%), RedBird (~15%), Lachlan Murdoch (exiting). Acquirer vehicles: Westview Cricket Ltd, Poonawalla Sports and Fitness. Deal includes Paarl Royals (SA20) and Barbados Royals (CPL).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.storyboard18.com/media-and-entertainment/cci-approves-lakshmi-mittal-poonawalla-purchase-of-rajasthan-royals-two-other-cricket-franchises-110899.htm", "sourceDate": "2026-09-18" }, { "team": "Royal Challengers Bengaluru", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "Aditya Birla Group-led consortium (Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, Blackstone BXPE)", "ownerKey": "aditya-birla-group", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "100% (consortium; split undisclosed)", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "The Times of India Group (Bennett Coleman/Times Internet); Bolt Ventures (David Blitzer); Blackstone (BXPE)", "minority": null, "note": "Bought from United Spirits (Diageo) for US$1.78bn, announced 24-Mar-2026; Aryaman Birla chairman, Satyan Gajwani vice-chair. Individual shareholdings not disclosed. Gajwani is also in the London Spirit (Tech Titans) consortium; Blitzer/Bolt has other sports holdings.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.adityabirla.com/media/press-releases/aditya-birla-group-the-times-of-india-group-bolt-ventures-and-blackstone-to-acquire-cricket-franchise-royal-challengers-bengaluru/", "sourceDate": "2026-03-24" }, { "team": "Sunrisers Hyderabad", "league": "IPL", "ownerDisplay": "Sun TV Network (Kalanithi Maran)", "ownerKey": "sun-group", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Sun TV Network Ltd is NSE/BSE-listed, controlled by Kalanithi Maran.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunrisers_Hyderabad", "sourceDate": "2026" }, { "team": "Hapoel Jerusalem BC", "league": "Israeli Basketball Premier League", "ownerDisplay": "Matan Adelson (90%)", "ownerKey": "matan-adelson", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "90%", "stakePct": 90.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "The club's fan association, 10%", "note": "Matan Adelson, the youngest son of Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, bought 90% in June 2023 for about USD 20m and was still the owner at the club's season launch on 22 Sep 2026. Kept apart from the Dallas Mavericks key (Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont): a different family member holds this stake.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.jns.org/feature/hapoel-jerusalem-opens-new-season-with-its-sights-set-on-europe", "sourceDate": "2026-10-11" }, { "team": "AC Milan", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "RedBird Capital Partners (Gerry Cardinale)", "ownerKey": "redbird-capital", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "A Jan-Feb 2026 refinancing removed the Elliott-linked vendor loan, ending Elliott's residual financial hold. RedBird also owns Toulouse FC and holds stakes in Fenway Sports Group and the YES Network.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.acmilan.com/en/news/articles/club/2026-01-30/redbird-capital-partners-completes-refinancing-of-ac-milan", "sourceDate": "2026-01-30" }, { "team": "ACF Fiorentina", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Rocco Commisso", "ownerKey": "rocco-commisso", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Commisso (founder of Mediacom) has owned Fiorentina since 2019.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "AS Roma", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Dan Friedkin (The Friedkin Group)", "ownerKey": "friedkin-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "~96%", "stakePct": 96.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Acquired Aug 2020 and consolidated via a mandatory tender offer. The Friedkin Group also owns Everton.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://theesk.org/2026/06/08/the-analysis-series-friedkin-groups-acquisition-and-ownership-of-as-roma-2020-2026/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-08" }, { "team": "Atalanta", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Stephen Pagliuca-led consortium", "ownerKey": "stephen-pagliuca", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "55%", "stakePct": 55.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Percassi family (45%, day-to-day involvement)", "minority": "Arctos Partners (co-investor)", "note": "Acquired Feb 2022. Pagliuca exited Boston Celtics ownership when that sale completed in 2025, so he is no longer an NBA owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37625692/boston-celtics-owners-buy-55-stake-serie-club-atalanta", "sourceDate": "2025-08-19" }, { "team": "Bologna FC", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Joey Saputo", "ownerKey": "joey-saputo", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Saputo (Saputo Inc. dairy family) also previously owned the Montreal Impact/CF Montreal (MLS, not on this board).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Cagliari", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Tommaso Giulini (Fluorsid Group)", "ownerKey": "tommaso-giulini", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Giulini, president and owner of chemicals group Fluorsid, took control in 2014 after Massimo Cellino's 22-year presidency ended.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagliari_Calcio", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Como", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Robert Budi Hartono and Michael Bambang Hartono (Djarum Group)", "ownerKey": "hartono-brothers", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Cesc Fabregas and Thierry Henry (minority shareholders)", "note": "Acquired by the Hartono brothers' Djarum Group in 2019; Mirwan Suwarso is club president. The Hartonos are described as the richest football club owners in Italy.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Como_1907", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Frosinone", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Maurizio Stirpe (Together S.p.A.)", "ownerKey": "maurizio-stirpe", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "President Maurizio Stirpe; Wikipedia gives the owning company as Together S.p.A. (shareholders not verified).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frosinone_Calcio", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Genoa", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Dan Sucu", "ownerKey": "dan-sucu", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "77%", "stakePct": 77.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Romanian businessman Dan Sucu took over Genoa on 18 Dec 2024, paying 45m euros for 77% of the club, succeeding 777 Partners. A-CAP (Advantage Capital Holdings), 777's major lender, disputed the sale, so ownership was contested as of the source date; Genoa's board recognizes Sucu.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/777_Partners", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Internazionale", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Oaktree Capital Management (owned by Brookfield Corporation)", "ownerKey": "oaktree-brookfield", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "99.6%", "stakePct": 99.6, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Oaktree seized control on 22 May 2024 when Suning defaulted on a EUR 395m loan. Brookfield completed its 100% takeover of Oaktree on 6 Aug 2026, so the ultimate parent is now Brookfield; Inter's operational structure is unchanged.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2026/details-as-inters-oaktree-ownership-undergoes-100-takeover/", "sourceDate": "2026-08-06" }, { "team": "Juventus", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Agnelli/Elkann family via EXOR N.V.", "ownerKey": "exor-agnelli", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "~65% of capital, higher voting share", "stakePct": 65.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "John Elkann", "minority": "Tether (10.7%)", "note": "Listed on Euronext Milan. EXOR publicly rejected Tether's EUR 1.1bn all-cash proposal for its stake in Dec 2025.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.juventus.com/en/club/investor-relations/shareholding-title/current-shareholding", "sourceDate": "2026-02-26" }, { "team": "Lazio", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Claudio Lotito", "ownerKey": "claudio-lotito", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "66.70%", "stakePct": 66.7, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Listed on Borsa Italiana. Lotito publicly denied sale negotiations in Oct 2025.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://thelaziali.com/2025/10/13/claudio-lotito-denies-unfounded-lazio-sale-negotiations/", "sourceDate": "2025-10-13" }, { "team": "Monza", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Beckett Layne Ventures (BLV)", "ownerKey": "beckett-layne-ventures", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "80%, rising to 100% by Jun 2026", "stakePct": 80.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Fininvest (Berlusconi family), remaining stake pending transfer", "note": "Fininvest agreed 1 Jul 2025 to sell Monza to American investment firm BLV for about 45m euros including debt; first closing (80%) completed 25 Sep 2025, with the remaining 20% due by Jun 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.C._Monza", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Parma", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Kyle Krause (Krause Group)", "ownerKey": "kyle-krause", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Krause Group, owner of the US convenience store chain Kum & Go, bought Parma in 2020; Kyle Krause serves as owner and president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parma_Calcio_1913", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "SSC Napoli", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Aurelio De Laurentiis and family (Filmauro)", "ownerKey": "de-laurentiis-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Effectively ~100% (not filed)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club re-founded by De Laurentiis in 2004; unlisted, so the precise split is not published. His Bari holding was unwound under Italian multi-club rules.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSC_Napoli", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Sassuolo", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Squinzi family (via Mapei)", "ownerKey": "squinzi-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Mapei owns and sponsors Sassuolo; Mapei is controlled by the Squinzi family holding company, which holds 93.95% of Mapei's shares, giving the family ultimate control of the club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mapei", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Torino FC", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Urbano Cairo", "ownerKey": "urbano-cairo", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "US Lecce", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Saverio Sticchi Damiani (majority) and Alvin Sariaatmadja (minority)", "ownerKey": "saverio-sticchi-damiani", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Alvin Sariaatmadja", "note": "A consortium led by Sticchi Damiani took over from the Tesoro family starting the 2015-16 season.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Lecce", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Udinese", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Pozzo family", "ownerKey": "pozzo-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Giampaolo Pozzo acquired the club in the early 1980s (infobox owner); his son Gino Pozzo holds a board role and runs football operations. The Pozzo family also owned Watford FC. A 2025 agreement for Guggenheim Partners to buy the club was reported and later said to have stalled; no completed sale has been confirmed, so control stays with the Pozzo family.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udinese_Calcio", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Venezia", "league": "Italy", "ownerDisplay": "Duncan Niederauer and US investor group", "ownerKey": "venezia-fc-us-investors", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "APEX Capital, Chiron Sports Group, PSALM Capital (investors added Jul 2024)", "minority": null, "note": "Former NYSE CEO Duncan Niederauer became club president in Feb 2020 after a recapitalization; a further capital raise in Jul 2024 brought in additional US investors. Exact stake percentages were not given in the fetched source.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezia_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "FC Barcelona Femeni", "league": "Liga F", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (140,000+ socis); president Joan Laporta", "ownerKey": "barcelona-socis", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Section of member club", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Women's football section of FC Barcelona, the member-owned club; shares its ownership and president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Barcelona_Femen%C3%AD", "sourceDate": "2026-10-11" }, { "team": "Real Madrid Femenino", "league": "Liga F", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (98,272 socios); president Florentino Perez", "ownerKey": "real-madrid-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Section of member club", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Women's football section of Real Madrid CF, formed in 2020 by absorbing CD Tacon; shares the member-owned parent club's ownership and president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Madrid_CF_Femenino", "sourceDate": "2026-10-11" }, { "team": "Arizona Diamondbacks", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Ken Kendrick", "ownerKey": "ken-kendrick", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Athletics", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "John Fisher", "ownerKey": "john-fisher", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Harbinger Sports Partners / Mark Cuban (minority, Jul 2026); Team61 consortium (led by former MLB pitcher Chan Ho Park) invested $70M, Jul 2026, to fund the move to Las Vegas", "note": "The club carries no city in its name: home is Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for 2025-27, with a Las Vegas ballpark targeted for 2028. Fisher also controls the San Jose Earthquakes.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49435620/cuban-investment-group-purchases-minority-stake-athletics", "sourceDate": "2026-07-23" }, { "team": "Atlanta Braves", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BATRA/BATRK)", "ownerKey": "atlanta-braves-holdings", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "Publicly traded", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Terence F. McGuirk (chairman, president and CEO; control person)", "minority": "John Malone / JCM AB LLC", "note": "Liberty Media is stale: it completed the split-off of Atlanta Braves Holdings on 18 Jul 2023. Malone handed sole voting control of 887,079 Series B shares to McGuirk in Aug 2024, so McGuirk holds roughly 44% of votes and is the control person.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.libertymedia.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/502/liberty-media-corporation-completes-split-off-of-atlanta", "sourceDate": "2023-07-18" }, { "team": "Baltimore Orioles", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "David Rubenstein", "ownerKey": "david-rubenstein", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Michael Arougheti, Cal Ripken Jr.", "note": "MLB owners unanimously approved the $1.725B control sale from the Angelos family on 27 Mar 2024.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.mlb.com/news/david-rubenstein-orioles-ownership-approved", "sourceDate": "2024-03-27" }, { "team": "Boston Red Sox", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Fenway Sports Group (John W. 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It sold control of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Jun 2026 and retains only a minority stake there.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/penguins-new-owners-kyle-dubas-echl/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-25" }, { "team": "Chicago Cubs", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Ricketts family", "ownerKey": "ricketts-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Chicago White Sox", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Jerry Reinsdorf", "ownerKey": "jerry-reinsdorf", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Reinsdorf also controls the Chicago Bulls.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Cincinnati Reds", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Phil Castellini", "ownerKey": "castellini-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "MLB approved Phil Castellini succeeding his father Bob as controlling owner in Feb 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.fox19.com/2026/02/13/phil-castellini-takes-over-control-reds-bob-castellini/", "sourceDate": "2026-02-13" }, { "team": "Cleveland Guardians", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Paul Dolan", "ownerKey": "dolan-family-cleveland", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Colorado Rockies", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Dick Monfort", "ownerKey": "monfort-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Detroit Tigers", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Ilitch Holdings", "ownerKey": "ilitch-holdings", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Christopher Ilitch", "minority": null, "note": "Ilitch Holdings also owns the Detroit Red Wings.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Houston Astros", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Jim Crane", "ownerKey": "jim-crane", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Kansas City Royals", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "John Sherman", "ownerKey": "john-sherman", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Peter Mallouk", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Los Angeles Angels", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Arte Moreno", "ownerKey": "arte-moreno", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "SALE PENDING. Moreno agreed on 1 Sep 2026 to sell controlling ownership to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment at a ~$4B valuation, a record for an MLB club. KSE expects to close in early 2027, subject to MLB owners' approval; Moreno remains the control person until then. KSE also owns the LA Rams, Arsenal, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Rapids, so approval would add a sixth club to that portfolio.", "pendingSummary": "Kroenke Sports & Entertainment agreed to buy control from Arte Moreno at a record ~$4B valuation", "pendingWhen": "Announced 1 Sep 2026; MLB owners' approval pending, closing expected early 2027", "pendingKind": "control sale", "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2026/stan-kroenke-buy-los-angeles-angels-moreno-1234943636/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-01" }, { "team": "Los Angeles Dodgers", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Walter (Guggenheim Baseball Management)", "ownerKey": "mark-walter", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Todd Boehly, Stan Kasten", "minority": "Magic Johnson, Peter Guber", "note": "Walter is the control person. He separately bought majority control of the Los Angeles Lakers in Oct 2025 and agreed on 12 Aug 2026 to sell that stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger; the Dodgers are not part of that deal. He sold his Chelsea stake, previously held through the Boehly side of BlueCo, to Clearlake Capital on 16-17 Sep 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nba.com/news/nba-approves-sale-majority-interest-lakers-mark-walter", "sourceDate": "2025-10-30" }, { "team": "Miami Marlins", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Bruce Sherman", "ownerKey": "bruce-sherman", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Still the control person. The club sold about 15% in minority stakes during 2026 to pay down debt; Derek Jeter has had no stake since 2022.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2026/miami-marlins-ownership-stake-value-1234901684/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-01" }, { "team": "Milwaukee Brewers", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Attanasio", "ownerKey": "mark-attanasio", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Attanasio also holds a stake in Norwich City.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Minnesota Twins", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Tom Pohlad", "ownerKey": "pohlad-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Craig Leipold, George Hicks, Glick Family Investors", "note": "The family aborted its sale process in Aug 2025, then named Tom Pohlad control person in Dec 2025, succeeding Jim Pohlad. Jim Pohlad is separately a partner in Minnesota United.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/twins-add-3-limited-partners-change-ownership-control-person", "sourceDate": "2025-12-15" }, { "team": "New York Mets", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Steve Cohen", "ownerKey": "steve-cohen", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "~97%", "stakePct": 97.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "New York Yankees", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Hal Steinbrenner (Yankee Global Enterprises)", "ownerKey": "yankee-global-enterprises", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Apollo Sports Capital (agreed Aug 2026; reported at 4% or more of Yankee Global Enterprises, with a larger structure reported single-source)", "note": "Apollo Sports Capital agreed a $2.6bn investment in Yankee Global Enterprises, announced by Apollo on 11 Aug 2026 as a mix of credit and equity. Apollo's release says the Steinbrenner family keeps full control of the Yankees, Hal Steinbrenner remains Managing General Partner and MLB control person, and Apollo Sports Capital chief executive Al Tylis takes a newly created seat on the YGE board. Sportico reported on 20 Sep 2026 that the Steinbrenners and some limited partners sold at least 4% of YGE as part of the deal, that the family retains more than 60%, and that the investment values YGE above $10bn. The New York Post reported a larger structure, 8% in equity now plus 8% in preferred stock convertible after four years, at a valuation above $12bn; that version is single-source. Front Office Sports reported on 22 Sep 2026 that MLB owners had raised the cap on a single private equity fund from 15% to 20% earlier in the summer without announcing it, matching the NBA, so a 16% combined structure would sit inside the rule rather than needing a waiver. The controlling owner must still hold at least 15% and may not hold less than the fund. Control is unchanged either way. Yankee Global Enterprises also holds 10% of New York City FC.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2026/steinbrenner-family-sell-yankees-stake-apollo-1234945365/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-20" }, { "team": "Philadelphia Phillies", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "John Middleton", "ownerKey": "john-middleton", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Pittsburgh Pirates", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Robert Nutting", "ownerKey": "nutting-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "San Diego Padres", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Jose E. Feliciano", "ownerKey": "feliciano-jones", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Kwanza Jones", "minority": null, "note": "MLB owners unanimously approved the record $3.9B sale (incl. a 30% stake in Petco Park) on 17 Aug 2026, naming Feliciano the club's control person; John Seidler and the Seidler family stay on through closing, expected within weeks. Erik Greupner remains CEO, A.J. Preller president of baseball operations.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/mlb-owners-approve-sale-of-padres-to-jose-e-feliciano-kwanza-jones.html", "sourceDate": "2026-08-17" }, { "team": "San Francisco Giants", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Charles Johnson", "ownerKey": "charles-johnson", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Greg Johnson (chairman)", "minority": "Larry Baer", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Seattle Mariners", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "John Stanton", "ownerKey": "john-stanton", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "St. Louis Cardinals", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "William DeWitt Jr.", "ownerKey": "dewitt-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Tampa Bay Rays", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Patrick Zalupski", "ownerKey": "patrick-zalupski", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Ken Babby, Bill Cosgrove", "minority": null, "note": "The sale from Stuart Sternberg completed 30 Sep 2025 at roughly $1.7B.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2025/09/30/rays-sale-closing-patrick-zalupski-stuart-sternberg-will-weatherford/", "sourceDate": "2025-09-30" }, { "team": "Texas Rangers", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Ray Davis", "ownerKey": "ray-davis", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Toronto Blue Jays", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Rogers Communications", "ownerKey": "rogers-communications", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Rogers also controls MLSE (Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Washington Nationals", "league": "MLB", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Lerner", "ownerKey": "lerner-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The Lerners publicly ended their sale process in Feb 2024.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Atlante", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Grupo Dequivamed", "ownerKey": "grupo-dequivamed", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Listed as owner in the club infobox; no stake percentage or acquisition date given.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlante_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Atlas", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Grupo PRODI (Jose Miguel Bejos)", "ownerKey": "grupo-prodi", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Sale announced Apr 2026; Grupo PRODI took possession at the end of the Clausura 2026 tournament. Bejos also owns Pericos de Puebla baseball club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Atlético San Luis", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Apollo Sports Capital (Apollo Global Management)", "ownerKey": "apollo-sports-capital", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Control (via Atlético de Madrid 51%)", "stakePct": 51.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Payán family 30%", "note": "Atlético de Madrid holds 51% (Payán family 30%); Apollo controls Atlético de Madrid since the Mar 2026 close.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/espana/nota/_/id/15944411/liga-mx-fondo-apollo-atletico-madrid-atletico-san-luis-compra", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "CD Toluca", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Valentin Diez Morodo", "ownerKey": "valentin-diez-morodo", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Assumed ownership from his father Nemesio Diez Riega upon his death in Jun 2000.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CD_Toluca", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "CF América", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Emilio Azcarraga Jean (Ollamani, S.A.B. de C.V.)", "ownerKey": "ollamani", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "51% of Grupo Aguilas", "stakePct": 51.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "General Atlantic (49% of Grupo Aguilas)", "note": "Parent naming matters: Televisa spun off its sports and gaming arm as Ollamani in Feb 2024, so the parent is Ollamani, not Televisa. On 23 Dec 2025 Ollamani and General Atlantic formed Grupo Aguilas at a US$490m enterprise value, holding the club plus the Estadio Banorte and adjacent real estate.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.generalatlantic.com/media-article/ollamani-and-general-atlantic-form-strategic-partnership/", "sourceDate": "2025-12-23" }, { "team": "Chivas Guadalajara", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Amaury Vergara Zataráin (Grupo Omnilife)", "ownerKey": "vergara-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Inherited control after Jorge Vergara's death in Nov 2019. Mexican outlets have repeatedly reported an incoming outside investor during 2025-26, but no confirmation exists from the club, Liga MX or a tier-one financial outlet, so no investor is recorded here.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://expansion.mx/empresas/2026/05/06/quien-es-amaury-vergara-cine-y-chivas-omnilife", "sourceDate": "2026-05-06" }, { "team": "Club León", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Grupo Pachuca", "ownerKey": "grupo-pachuca", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Grupo Pachuca purchased the club on 19 Nov 2010 and also owns Estadio Leon (purchased 2021) and CF Pachuca.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Le%C3%B3n", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Club Tijuana", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Grupo Caliente (Hank family)", "ownerKey": "grupo-caliente", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Jorge Hank Rhon built the club's stadium; his son Jorge Alberto Hank is chairman. Stake percentage not stated in the source.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Tijuana", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Cruz Azul", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Cooperativa La Cruz Azul (worker cooperative); president Victor Velazquez", "ownerKey": "cooperativa-la-cruz-azul", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Cooperative-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owned and operated by the Cooperativa La Cruz Azul worker cooperative since the 1930s; the cooperative's board president is elected by an assembly of cooperative members and also serves as club president. Victor Velazquez has held the role since Aug 2020.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruz_Azul", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "FC Juárez", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "MountainStar Sports Group", "ownerKey": "mountainstar-sports-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Listed as owner in the club infobox; no stake percentage or acquisition date given.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Ju%C3%A1rez", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Monterrey", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "FEMSA (Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.)", "ownerKey": "femsa", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "FEMSA took control in 1999 during the club's debt intervention and completed the formal purchase on 11 Mar 2006. FEMSA also owns OXXO, Coca-Cola FEMSA and Estadio BBVA.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://elceo.com/negocios/cuando-compro-femsa-a-rayados-de-monterrey/", "sourceDate": "2024-03-19" }, { "team": "Necaxa", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "NX Football USA LLC (50%) and Inmosan (50%)", "ownerKey": "necaxa-nx-inmosan", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "50/50", "stakePct": 50.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Inmosan, 50%", "minority": null, "note": "NX Football USA, whose backers include Eva Longoria, Mesut Ozil, Shawn Marion and Justin Verlander, took a 50% stake in 2021. Chairman is Ernesto Tinajero Flores.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Necaxa", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Pachuca CF", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Grupo Pachuca", "ownerKey": "grupo-pachuca", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Grupo Pachuca is the club's founding ownership group and also owns Club Leon.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C.F._Pachuca", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Puebla", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Operadora de Escenarios Deportivos S.A. de C.V.", "ownerKey": "operadora-escenarios-deportivos", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Listed as owner in the club infobox; no stake percentage or acquisition date given.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_Puebla", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Pumas UNAM", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM)", "ownerKey": "unam", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "University-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Pumas is owned by UNAM, Mexico's public autonomous national university, and operates as a civil association supporting the university; classified here as state-type given UNAM's public-institution status. Chairman is Luis Raul Gonzalez Perez.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumas_UNAM", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Queretaro FC", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Grupo Caliente (Jorge Hank Rhon)", "ownerKey": "grupo-caliente-queretaro", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Ownership recorded from earlier public reporting; not yet rechecked against a current source.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Santos Laguna", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Orlegi Sports (Alejandro Irarragorri and partners)", "ownerKey": "orlegi-sports", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Grupo Modelo sold Santos Laguna to newly formed Orlegi Sports on 8 Aug 2013 after Modelo's own sale to AB InBev.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santos_Laguna", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Tigres UANL", "league": "Mexico", "ownerDisplay": "Sinergia Deportiva (CEMEX-affiliated management trust)", "ownerKey": "sinergia-deportiva-cemex", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Operational control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Tigres represents the public Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL), but operational control has rested since 1996 with Sinergia Deportiva, a sports-management trust affiliated with cement company CEMEX.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UANL_Tigres", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Atlanta Hawks", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Tony Ressler", "ownerKey": "tony-ressler", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "~50%", "stakePct": 50.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Grant Hill, Sara Blakely, Jesse Itzler, Rick Schnall", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Boston Celtics", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "William 'Bill' Chisholm", "ownerKey": "bill-chisholm", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "~51% (to 100% by 2028)", "stakePct": 51.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Wyc Grousbeck (CEO, alternate governor)", "minority": "Sixth Street, Aditya Mittal, Bruce Beal, Rob Hale, Andrew Bialecki", "note": "Sale closed 19 Aug 2025 at $6.1B. Chisholm holds roughly 51% now with full ownership arriving by 2028; Grousbeck stays on as CEO. Stephen Pagliuca exited on the sale, so he is no longer an NBA owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/boston-celtics-sale-is-done-bill-chisholm-takes-over-as-owner-of-nbas-most-decorated-franchise/3792537/", "sourceDate": "2025-08-19" }, { "team": "Brooklyn Nets", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Joe Tsai", "ownerKey": "joe-tsai", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Charlotte Hornets", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall", "ownerKey": "plotkin-schnall", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Michael Jordan (retained stake), J. Cole, Amy Dawson, Damian Mills", "note": "Plotkin is Governor, Schnall Alternate Governor, unchanged since the Aug 2023 purchase from Michael Jordan.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38127251/hornets-sale-michael-jordan-gabe-plotkin-rick-schnall-finalized", "sourceDate": "2023-08-03" }, { "team": "Chicago Bulls", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Jerry Reinsdorf", "ownerKey": "jerry-reinsdorf", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Lukas and Samantha Walton bought a minority LP stake in the Bulls and the United Center from existing limited partners, Jun 2026, valuing the Bulls at $6.45B", "note": "Reinsdorf also controls the Chicago White Sox.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Cleveland Cavaliers", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Dan Gilbert", "ownerKey": "dan-gilbert", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Blue Owl Capital (HomeCourt Partners fund, minority LP stake, Jul 2026)", "note": "Blue Owl Capital's HomeCourt Partners fund announced a minority equity investment in the Cavaliers on 6 Jul 2026. Blue Owl's release says Dan Gilbert maintains his majority stake, so control is unchanged. Sportico reported the stake at 5% to 10% and a valuation of about $5.5bn covering the Cavaliers and Cleveland's incoming WNBA team. Blue Owl describes the Cavaliers as the sixth NBA franchise the fund has invested in; the other five are not confirmed here from a primary source.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.blueowl.com/news/blue-owls-homecourt-partners-fund-announces-minority-equity-investment-cleveland-cavaliers", "sourceDate": "2026-07-06" }, { "team": "Dallas Mavericks", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont", "ownerKey": "adelson-dumont-families", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "~69%", "stakePct": 69.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Sivan Dumont", "minority": "Mark Cuban (27%), Mary Stanton (4%)", "note": "NBA approved 27 Dec 2023; Patrick Dumont is Governor. Cuban retains a minority stake and no control.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Denver Nuggets", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Kroenke Sports & Entertainment", "ownerKey": "kroenke-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Ann Walton Kroenke (title owner), Josh Kroenke (governor)", "minority": null, "note": "Both the Nuggets and the Avalanche sit under KSE, with title ownership held by Ann Walton Kroenke because of the NFL's cross-ownership rule. Aggregators that split the two are wrong.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kroenke_Sports_%26_Entertainment", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Detroit Pistons", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Tom Gores", "ownerKey": "tom-gores", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Gores also holds 27% of the Los Angeles Chargers.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Golden State Warriors", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Joe Lacob and Peter Guber", "ownerKey": "lacob-guber", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Arctos Sports Partners (13%)", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Houston Rockets", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Tilman Fertitta", "ownerKey": "tilman-fertitta", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Indiana Pacers", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Herbert Simon", "ownerKey": "simon-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "~80%", "stakePct": 80.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Steven Rales (20%)", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Los Angeles Clippers", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Steve Ballmer", "ownerKey": "steve-ballmer", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Los Angeles Lakers", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Walter", "ownerKey": "mark-walter", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": "Jeanie Buss (Governor)", "minority": "Buss family trusts (17.8%, agreed to sell to the buyers; Jeanie Buss is contesting that sale in court)", "note": "SALE PENDING. Walter's own purchase closed 30 Oct 2025 at roughly $10B after a unanimous NBA vote. On 12 Aug 2026, fourteen months later, he agreed to sell the controlling stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a reported $12.5B, a record for a US sports franchise. The Dodgers and the Sparks are not part of that deal. ESPN reported on 17 Aug 2026 that the Buss family would also sell its remaining 17.8%, which would take the buyers to roughly 83% and leave Jeanie Buss below the 15% the NBA requires of a governor. She has petitioned a Los Angeles court to block her siblings' vote, with a hearing reported for 9 Dec 2026, and she remains Governor today. Separately, federal criminal and civil investigations are examining related-party accounting at two insurers Walter controls, Delaware Life and Clear Spring Life and Annuity; TWG Global says there has been no fraud (CNBC and ESPN, 26 Aug 2026). The deal still needs NBA Board of Governors approval: Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal and the L.A. Times both reported that it was not expected to be voted on at the 14-15 Sep 2026 meeting in New York. Kushner must first divest his Miami Heat stake under the league's one-franchise rule.", "pendingSummary": "Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, ~$12.5bn, for Mark Walter's controlling stake, plus the Buss family's 17.8% that Jeanie Buss is contesting in court", "pendingWhen": "Not expected at the 14-15 Sep 2026 Board of Governors meeting (Sports Business Journal, L.A. Times); no vote date announced; Kushner must first divest his Miami Heat stake", "pendingKind": "control sale", "sourceUrl": "https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/lakers-record-ownership-sale-faces-longer-wait-for-nba-approval", "sourceDate": "2026-09-12" }, { "team": "Memphis Grizzlies", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Robert J. Pera", "ownerKey": "robert-pera", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Miami Heat", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Micky Arison", "ownerKey": "arison-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "~88%", "stakePct": 88.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Julio Iglesias, Raanan Katz, Robert Sturges, Amancio Suarez (12%)", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Milwaukee Bucks", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Wes Edens", "ownerKey": "wes-edens", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Co-control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Jimmy Haslam (takes over as governor after Apr 2028), Jamie Dinan", "minority": "Haslam Sports Group (25%)", "note": "Control rotates every five years under a unique structure: Edens is controlling owner and governor through Apr 2028, then Jimmy Haslam. Major decisions need all three principals. Edens also co-owns Aston Villa through V Sports.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48225217/how-unique-milwaukee-bucks-ownership-structure-impacts-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-wes-edens-jimmy-haslam-marc-lasry", "sourceDate": "2026-03-20" }, { "team": "Minnesota Timberwolves", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez", "ownerKey": "lore-rodriguez", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Glen Taylor (former)", "note": "The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale on 24 Jun 2025 at roughly $1.5B after Lore and Rodriguez won arbitration against Glen Taylor. Lore is Wolves Governor. SALE PENDING: on 21 Aug 2026 Lore agreed to sell his controlling stake to Marc Stad of Dragoneer at a $4.5B valuation for both franchises, with Lore staying on as a limited partner and Rodriguez increasing his equity to become Co-Chairman. Elisa Stad is the designated Timberwolves governor; Rodriguez remains Lynx governor. The NBA Board of Governors meets 14-15 Sep 2026 in New York, earlier reports having said 15-16 Sep; agenda previews published on 11 Sep did not list the sale, and the deal is not approved until the board votes. As of 18 Sep 2026, no NBA release or official recap of the 14-15 Sep Board of Governors meeting mentions the Stad sale; it is presumed still pending.", "pendingSummary": "Marc Stad (Dragoneer) buying control from Marc Lore, $4.5bn valuation", "pendingWhen": "NBA Board of Governors meets 14-15 Sep 2026; the sale was not listed in agenda previews", "pendingKind": "control sale", "sourceUrl": "https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49681800/sources-stad-reaches-deal-controlling-stake-t-wolves-lynx", "sourceDate": "2026-08-21" }, { "team": "New Orleans Pelicans", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Gayle Benson", "ownerKey": "gayle-benson", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Benson also owns the New Orleans Saints.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "New York Knicks", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "James Dolan (Madison Square Garden Sports)", "ownerKey": "msg-sports", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "Control via Dolan family", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "MSG Sports also owns the New York Rangers.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Oklahoma City Thunder", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Clay Bennett", "ownerKey": "bennett-group", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Orlando Magic", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "DeVos family (Dan DeVos)", "ownerKey": "devos-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Philadelphia 76ers", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Josh Harris and David Blitzer", "ownerKey": "josh-harris", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "David Blitzer", "minority": null, "note": "Held through Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the New Jersey Devils. Harris separately controls the Washington Commanders.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.commanders.com/team/front-office-roster/josh-harris-x4932", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Phoenix Suns", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Mat Ishbia and Justin Ishbia", "ownerKey": "ishbia-brothers", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "~57%", "stakePct": 57.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Jahm Najafi", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Portland Trail Blazers", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Tom Dundon", "ownerKey": "tom-dundon", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Sheel Tyle, Marc Zahr (Blue Owl), Cherng Family Trust", "note": "The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale on 30 Mar 2026 at roughly $4.25B, the first change of Blazers ownership since 1988. Sold by the Paul G. Allen estate, NOT connected to the Portland Timbers. Dundon also owns the Carolina Hurricanes.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/30/nba-approves-trail-blazers-sale-tom-dundon/", "sourceDate": "2026-03-30" }, { "team": "Sacramento Kings", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Vivek Ranadive", "ownerKey": "vivek-ranadive", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Paul E. Jacobs, Gary E. Jacobs, Hal Jacobs, Jeffrey A. Jacobs", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "San Antonio Spurs", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Peter J. Holt", "ownerKey": "holt-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Toronto Raptors", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Rogers Communications (via MLSE)", "ownerKey": "rogers-communications", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100% of MLSE", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Rogers closed its C$4.7B buyout of Bell's 37.5% of MLSE on 1 Jul 2025, taking it to 75% and sole control. On 1 Oct 2026 Rogers completed the purchase of Kilmer Sports' (Larry Tanenbaum's) remaining 25% for C$4.35B, taking it to 100% of MLSE (Rogers release; Global News, The Globe and Mail). MLSE also owns the Maple Leafs, Toronto FC and the Argonauts.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://about.rogers.com/news/rogers-completes-acquisition-of-maple-leaf-sports-entertainment", "sourceDate": "2026-10-01" }, { "team": "Utah Jazz", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Ryan and Ashley Smith", "ownerKey": "smith-entertainment-group", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "~80%", "stakePct": 80.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Ryan Sweeney, Mike Cannon-Brookes", "minority": "Miller family (<20%), Dwyane Wade", "note": "Smith Entertainment Group also owns the Utah Mammoth.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Washington Wizards", "league": "NBA", "ownerDisplay": "Ted Leonsis (Monumental Sports & Entertainment)", "ownerKey": "monumental-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Monumental also owns the Washington Capitals.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Arizona Cardinals", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Michael Bidwill", "ownerKey": "bidwill-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Atlanta Falcons", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Arthur M. 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Arctos agreed in Aug 2026 to buy 10% in two tranches at a $10.6B valuation (CNBC, 20 Aug 2026), with an NFL vote expected in Oct 2026; Blank retains control, so this is a minority change only.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://blankfamilyofbusinesses.com/company/amb-sports-entertainment/", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Baltimore Ravens", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Steve Bisciotti", "ownerKey": "steve-bisciotti", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Buffalo Bills", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Terry and Kim Pegula", "ownerKey": "pegula-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Jozy Altidore (~4%)", "note": "Pegula Sports & Entertainment also holds the Buffalo Sabres.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Carolina Panthers", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "David Tepper", "ownerKey": "tepper-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Tepper Sports & Entertainment also holds Charlotte FC.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Chicago Bears", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "McCaskey family (George McCaskey, chairman)", "ownerKey": "mccaskey-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Cincinnati Bengals", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Mike Brown", "ownerKey": "brown-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Cleveland Browns", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Dee and Jimmy Haslam", "ownerKey": "haslam-sports-group", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Haslam Sports Group also holds the Columbus Crew and a minority stake in the Milwaukee Bucks.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Dallas Cowboys", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Jerry Jones", "ownerKey": "jones-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Denver Broncos", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Rob Walton", "ownerKey": "walton-penner-group", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Greg Penner (CEO), Carrie Walton Penner", "minority": "Mellody Hobson, Condoleezza Rice, Lewis Hamilton", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Detroit Lions", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Sheila Ford Hamp", "ownerKey": "ford-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Green Bay Packers", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Publicly owned (537,000+ shareholders)", "ownerKey": "green-bay-packers-shareholders", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Non-profit, shareholder-owned; no individual may hold more than 200,000 shares.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Houston Texans", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Cal McNair", "ownerKey": "mcnair-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Indianapolis Colts", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Carlie Irsay-Gordon", "ownerKey": "irsay-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Casey Foyt, Kalen Jackson", "minority": null, "note": "Jim Irsay died 21 May 2025; the ownership transition to his three daughters was announced 9 Jun 2025, with Carlie Irsay-Gordon as Owner and CEO.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.colts.com/news/colts-announce-ownership-transition-carlie-irsay-gordon-casey-foyt-kalen-jackson-jim-irsay", "sourceDate": "2025-06-09" }, { "team": "Jacksonville Jaguars", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Shahid Khan", "ownerKey": "shahid-khan", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Khan also owns Fulham.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Kansas City Chiefs", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Clark Hunt", "ownerKey": "hunt-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Las Vegas Raiders", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Davis", "ownerKey": "mark-davis", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "~85%", "stakePct": 85.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Tom Brady, Egon Durban, Michael Meldman (~15%)", "note": "A further 3.5% traded in Mar 2026 at an $11B+ valuation; 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The NFL's Oct 2015 cross-ownership ruling moved the Nuggets and Avalanche to Ann Walton Kroenke so Stan could keep the Rams.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kroenke_Sports_%26_Entertainment", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Miami Dolphins", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Stephen Ross", "ownerKey": "stephen-ross", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Venus and Serena Williams; Ares Management (minority, 2024)", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Minnesota Vikings", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Zygi Wilf", "ownerKey": "wilf-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Mark Wilf, Leonard Wilf", "minority": null, "note": "The Wilf family is also a minority partner in Nashville SC.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "New England Patriots", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Robert Kraft", "ownerKey": "kraft-group", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "~92%", "stakePct": 92.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Sixth Street Partners (3%), Dean Metropoulos (5%)", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "New Orleans Saints", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Gayle Benson", "ownerKey": "gayle-benson", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Benson also owns the New Orleans Pelicans.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "New York Giants", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "John Mara and Steve Tisch", "ownerKey": "mara-tisch-families", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "50% each", "stakePct": 50.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Julia Koch and family (10%, approved Oct 2025); Michael Strahan", "note": "NFL owners approved the sale of a 10% non-controlling stake to Julia Koch and her family on 22 Oct 2025, at a valuation reported at about $10B, then a record for a North American team. The Mara and Tisch families keep control; how the 10% came out of their two holdings was not disclosed, so the 50% each label predates the sale.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-owners-approve-sale-10-percent-giants-julia-koch-family", "sourceDate": "2025-10-22" }, { "team": "New York Jets", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Woody Johnson", "ownerKey": "woody-johnson", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Johnson bought John Textor's 43% of Crystal Palace in 2025, making him that club's largest shareholder.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2025/crystal-palace-sale-woody-johnson-1234857577/", "sourceDate": "2025-06-30" }, { "team": "Philadelphia Eagles", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Jeffrey Lurie", "ownerKey": "jeffrey-lurie", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Pittsburgh Steelers", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Art Rooney II", "ownerKey": "rooney-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "John Stallworth", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "San Francisco 49ers", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Jed York and the York family", "ownerKey": "york-family", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "~88%", "stakePct": 87.8, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Briger family (3.2%, approved Oct 2025); Griffith and Deeter families (May 2025 sale)", "note": "NFL owners approved Pete Briger Jr.'s purchase of a 3.2% non-controlling stake on 22 Oct 2025, for about $275M at an $8.6B valuation, the same valuation as the May 2025 sale to the Khosla, Griffith and Deeter families; the York family keeps about 87.8%. Vinod Khosla sold his minority stake in 2026 to buy the Seattle Seahawks. 49ers Enterprises, the club's investment arm, owns Leeds United outright.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.almanacnews.com/sports/2025/10/22/menlo-park-resident-buys-275m-stake-in-san-francisco-49ers/", "sourceDate": "2025-10-22" }, { "team": "Seattle Seahawks", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Khosla family (Vinod, Neeru and Neal Khosla)", "ownerKey": "khosla-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "NFL owners approved the sale unanimously, 32-0, at a special meeting in Atlanta on 26 Aug 2026 for $9.612B, a record for a change of control in North American sport. Sold by the estate of Paul G. Allen, which retains nothing; the proceeds go to Allen's philanthropy. The sale closed on 3 Sep 2026, the club confirmed. Vinod Khosla divested his 49ers minority stake to complete the deal. Reporting disagrees on which Khosla is the NFL-designated controlling owner: Front Office Sports and the Seattle Times name Neeru Khosla, while AP and NFL.com frame Vinod as the principal, so the family is named here rather than one of them chosen.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.seahawks.com/news/sale-of-seahawks-to-khosla-family-is-complete", "sourceDate": "2026-09-03" }, { "team": "Tampa Bay Buccaneers", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Glazer family", "ownerKey": "glazer-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Bryan Glazer, Joel Glazer, Edward Glazer (co-chairmen)", "minority": null, "note": "No primary source names a single NFL-designated control person among the Glazer co-chairmen, so the family is recorded as the control entity. The Glazers also hold voting control of Manchester United.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.buccaneers.com/team/front-office-roster/bryan-glazer", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Tennessee Titans", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Amy Adams Strunk", "ownerKey": "adams-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Washington Commanders", "league": "NFL", "ownerDisplay": "Josh Harris", "ownerKey": "josh-harris", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Mitchell Rales", "minority": "Magic Johnson, Mark Ein, David Blitzer", "note": "Harris also controls the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils through Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and holds 30% of Crystal Palace with David Blitzer.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.commanders.com/team/front-office-roster/josh-harris-x4932", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Anaheim Ducks", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Henry and Susan Samueli", "ownerKey": "samueli-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Boston Bruins", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Jeremy Jacobs (Delaware North)", "ownerKey": "jacobs-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Buffalo Sabres", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Terry and Kim Pegula", "ownerKey": "pegula-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Pegula Sports & Entertainment also holds the Buffalo Bills.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Calgary Flames", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Calgary Sports and Entertainment (Murray Edwards, chairman)", "ownerKey": "calgary-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Alvin Libin, Allan Markin, Jeffrey McCaig, Byron Seaman", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Carolina Hurricanes", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Tom Dundon", "ownerKey": "tom-dundon", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "NHL-approved minority stake sale, Mar 2026", "note": "Dundon led the group that bought the Portland Trail Blazers in Mar 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/30/nba-approves-trail-blazers-sale-tom-dundon/", "sourceDate": "2026-03-30" }, { "team": "Chicago Blackhawks", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Danny Wirtz", "ownerKey": "wirtz-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Rocky Wirtz died in Jul 2023; Danny Wirtz formally took over as chairman and CEO in Sep 2023. Aggregators still listing 'Rocky Wirtz (estate)' are stale.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/team/front-office/danny-wirtz", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Colorado Avalanche", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Kroenke Sports & Entertainment", "ownerKey": "kroenke-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Ann Walton Kroenke (title owner), Josh Kroenke (governor)", "minority": null, "note": "Sits under KSE alongside the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rapids, LA Rams and Arsenal.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/team/executive-staff", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Columbus Blue Jackets", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "John P. McConnell", "ownerKey": "mcconnell-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "JMAC, LLC", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Dallas Stars", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Tom Gaglardi", "ownerKey": "tom-gaglardi", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Detroit Red Wings", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Ilitch Holdings", "ownerKey": "ilitch-holdings", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Christopher Ilitch", "minority": null, "note": "Ilitch Holdings also owns the Detroit Tigers.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Edmonton Oilers", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Daryl Katz", "ownerKey": "daryl-katz", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Florida Panthers", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Vincent Viola", "ownerKey": "vincent-viola", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Douglas Cifu", "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Los Angeles Kings", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Philip Anschutz (AEG)", "ownerKey": "anschutz-aeg", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Ed Roski", "note": "AEG also owns the LA Galaxy, the Ontario Reign, Eisbaren Berlin and about 23.5% of Hammarby IF.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anschutz_Entertainment_Group", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Minnesota Wild", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Craig Leipold", "ownerKey": "craig-leipold", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Leipold is separately a limited partner in the Minnesota Twins.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Montreal Canadiens", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Groupe CH (Geoff Molson)", "ownerKey": "groupe-ch", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Bell", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Nashville Predators", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Bill Haslam", "ownerKey": "bill-haslam", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Nick Saban, Joe Agresti", "note": "Haslam became chairman on 1 Jul 2024 and majority owner on 3 Jul 2025 under a phased buy-in, succeeding Herb Fritch. Note this is Bill Haslam, distinct from Jimmy and Dee Haslam of Haslam Sports Group.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/nick-saban-and-joe-agresti-purchase-minority-stake-in-the-nashville-predators-2025-12-16", "sourceDate": "2025-12-16" }, { "team": "New Jersey Devils", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Josh Harris and David Blitzer", "ownerKey": "josh-harris", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "David Blitzer", "minority": null, "note": "Held through Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, alongside the Philadelphia 76ers.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.commanders.com/team/front-office-roster/josh-harris-x4932", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "New York Islanders", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky", "ownerKey": "malkin-ledecky", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "David Shuman (announced Sep 2026); unnamed investors buying about 15% in total (agreed Sep 2026, NHL approval pending)", "note": "Malkin and Ledecky bought the club in 2014 for $485M; Malkin is the controlling owner. Sportico reported on 28 Sep 2026 that the Islanders agreed to sell roughly 15% to a handful of investors at a $3B valuation, subject to NHL approval, with one investor able to own up to 10%, and that the club had named venture investor David Shuman as a new minority owner about four weeks earlier; Field Level Media (via Reuters, 29 Sep 2026) carried the same figures. The investors beyond Shuman have not been named, and governance is unchanged.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2026/new-york-islanders-nhl-stake-billion-1234945887/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-28" }, { "team": "New York Rangers", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "James Dolan (Madison Square Garden Sports)", "ownerKey": "msg-sports", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "Control via Dolan family", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "MSG Sports also owns the New York Knicks.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Ottawa Senators", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Michael Andlauer", "ownerKey": "michael-andlauer", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "~90%", "stakePct": 90.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Ottawa-based partners", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Philadelphia Flyers", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Comcast Spectacor (Comcast Corporation)", "ownerKey": "comcast-spectacor", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Dan Hilferty (chairman and CEO, Flyers governor)", "minority": null, "note": "Unchanged. Watch item rather than a change: Comcast's NBCUniversal/Versant separation leaves Comcast Spectacor's long-term corporate home undecided.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://frontofficesports.com/flyers-owner-limbo-comcast-spinoff/", "sourceDate": "2026-07-08" }, { "team": "Pittsburgh Penguins", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Hoffmann Family of Companies", "ownerKey": "hoffmann-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Geoff Hoffmann (governor), David Hoffmann (chairman)", "minority": "Fenway Sports Group (minority, transitional)", "note": "The NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale in Jun 2026 at roughly $1.7B; it closed 25 Jun 2026. Fenway Sports Group is no longer the control owner. Aggregators still listing FSG are stale.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/penguins-new-owners-kyle-dubas-echl/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-25" }, { "team": "San Jose Sharks", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Hasso Plattner", "ownerKey": "hasso-plattner", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Plattner Institute", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Seattle Kraken", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Samantha Holloway (One Roof Sports & Entertainment)", "ownerKey": "one-roof-sports", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Jerry Bruckheimer, Andy Jassy, David Wright, Melinda French Gates", "note": "David Bonderman died on 11 Dec 2024. His daughter Samantha Holloway, co-owner since Mar 2022, is now majority owner and managing partner. One Roof Sports & Entertainment, launched Apr 2026, holds the club and a majority of Climate Pledge Arena.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/one-roof-sports-and-entertainment-announces-investor-update", "sourceDate": "2026-06-01" }, { "team": "St. Louis Blues", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Tom Stillman", "ownerKey": "tom-stillman", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Local ownership group incl. Carolyn Kindle", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Tampa Bay Lightning", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Jeff Vinik", "ownerKey": "jeff-vinik", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Control person", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Doug Ostrover-led group (majority economic stake)", "note": "Vinik sold majority ECONOMIC ownership to a Doug Ostrover-led group in Oct 2024 at a $1.8B valuation but contractually retains control and the governorship for three years, so control is expected to pass around 2027. 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Alex Meruelo holds no stake. SEG also owns the Utah Jazz.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nhl.com/utah/news/utah-s-nhl-franchise-officially-named-the-utah-mammoth-release-5-7-25", "sourceDate": "2025-05-07" }, { "team": "Vancouver Canucks", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Francesco Aquilini", "ownerKey": "aquilini-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Vegas Golden Knights", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Bill Foley (Black Knight Sports & Entertainment)", "ownerKey": "bill-foley", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Adrienne Maloof", "note": "Foley consolidated control in Jan 2024 by buying out the Maloof brothers. Foley also owns AFC Bournemouth through Black Knight Football Club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/vegas-golden-knights-ownership-update", "sourceDate": "2024-01-11" }, { "team": "Washington Capitals", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Ted Leonsis (Monumental Sports & Entertainment)", "ownerKey": "monumental-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Monumental also owns the Washington Wizards.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Winnipeg Jets", "league": "NHL", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Chipman (True North Sports + Entertainment)", "ownerKey": "true-north-sports", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "David Thomson", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fanancialsports.com/team-owners", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Chiba Lotte Marines", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Lotte Holdings (Japan)", "ownerKey": "lotte-holdings", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Private, family-controlled group.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiba_Lotte_Marines", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Chunichi Dragons", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Chunichi Shimbun", "ownerKey": "chunichi-shimbun", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Private media group.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chunichi_Dragons", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "SoftBank Group", "ownerKey": "softbank-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "SoftBank purchased Daiei's shares (98% of team ownership) for 15 billion yen, completed 28 January 2005.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukuoka_SoftBank_Hawks", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Hanshin Tigers", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd.", "ownerKey": "hanshin-electric-railway", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Subsidiary of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc.; team founded 10 December 1935.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanshin_Tigers", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Hiroshima Toyo Carp", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Matsuda family", "ownerKey": "matsuda-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority owner (~60%)", "stakePct": 60.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The Matsuda family sold its Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) shares to Ford but kept a 60% stake in the team, which it still holds; current ownership listed as Hajime Matsuda.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Toyo_Carp", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Nippon Ham Co., Ltd.", "ownerKey": "nippon-ham", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Meatpacking company Nippon Ham purchased the team on 19 November 1973.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokkaido_Nippon-Ham_Fighters", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Orix Buffaloes", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Orix Corporation", "ownerKey": "orix-corporation", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "TSE 8591; club formed by the 2004 Orix-Kintetsu merger.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orix_Buffaloes", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Saitama Seibu Lions", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Seibu Holdings (via Seibu Railway)", "ownerKey": "seibu-holdings", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The team is owned by a subsidiary of Seibu Railway, which is in turn owned by the Tokyo-listed Seibu Holdings. The franchise has been in the Seibu group since its 1978 purchase and move to Tokorozawa.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saitama_Seibu_Lions", "sourceDate": "2026-10-05" }, { "team": "Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Rakuten Group", "ownerKey": "rakuten-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "NPB selected Rakuten to create the Sendai-based franchise in 2004; Hiroshi Mikitani, Rakuten's founder/chairman, is listed as owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tohoku_Rakuten_Golden_Eagles", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Tokyo Yakult Swallows", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Yakult Honsha", "ownerKey": "yakult-honsha", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "80%", "stakePct": 80.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Fuji Media Holdings 20%", "note": "TSE 2267, 80%.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/東京ヤクルトスワローズ", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Yokohama DeNA BayStars", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "DeNA Co., Ltd.", "ownerKey": "dena-co", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Mobile game company DeNA acquired the franchise in 2011 for 9.5 billion yen.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokohama_DeNA_BayStars", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Yomiuri Giants", "league": "NPB", "ownerDisplay": "Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings", "ownerKey": "yomiuri-shimbun-holdings", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100% owner", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "100% owned by The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, the Japanese media conglomerate that also owns the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper and Nippon Television Network.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yomiuri_Giants", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Brisbane Broncos", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "News Corp Australia (Nationwide News Pty Ltd)", "ownerKey": "news-corp-australia", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "68.87%", "stakePct": 68.87, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "BXBX Pty Ltd 9.79%; Lake Morepeth Pty Ltd 6.73%; other public shareholders 14.61%", "note": "The Broncos are the only publicly listed sports club on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: BBL). Nationwide News Pty Ltd, a News Corp Australia subsidiary, is the largest shareholder, holding 68.87% as of 30 June 2025. The club is not member-owned.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane_Broncos", "sourceDate": "2025-06-30" }, { "team": "Canberra Raiders", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Members (club-owned)", "ownerKey": "members-canberra-raiders", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Community/member-owned club; the league requires member ownership, so there is no external private owner to record.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Members (club-owned)", "ownerKey": "members-canterbury-bankstown-bulldogs", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Community/member-owned club; the league requires member ownership, so there is no external private owner to record.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Members (club-owned)", "ownerKey": "members-cronulla-sutherland-sharks", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Community/member-owned club; the league requires member ownership, so there is no external private owner to record.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Dolphins", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Redcliffe Leagues Club (via Redcliffe Dolphins Rugby League Club Ltd)", "ownerKey": "redcliffe-leagues-club", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The Dolphins' NRL licence is held by Redcliffe Dolphins Rugby League Club Ltd, the entity behind Redcliffe Leagues Club, a members-based leagues club. It is member-controlled like most NRL foundation clubs, but the seed previously used the generic label rather than naming the controlling leagues club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NRL_club_owners", "sourceDate": "2025-07-08" }, { "team": "Gold Coast Titans", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Rebecca and Brett Frizelle", "ownerKey": "frizelle-family-titans", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "A consortium including Gorden Tallis and Matthew Johns bought minority stakes in Nov 2025", "note": "The Frizelle family took full ownership of the Titans in Jul 2025 after buying out co-owner Kevin Kelly's half, then brought in a consortium of minority investors including former players Gorden Tallis and Matthew Johns in Nov 2025 while retaining majority control.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.titans.com.au/news/2025/11/03/club-update-titans-enter-new-era-as-consortium-joins/", "sourceDate": "2025-11-03" }, { "team": "Manly Warringah Sea Eagles", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Scott Penn (Penn family)", "ownerKey": "scott-penn-manly", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Gary Wolman and Andrew Michael hold a minority stake bought from the Penn family; Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Football Club Ltd (the members' company) holds a residual minority shareholding", "note": "Manly privatised in 2004. The Penn family, led by chairman Scott Penn, has held majority control since, though reported stakes vary by year as the family has periodically sold down to other investors (Gary Wolman and Andrew Michael bought a stake around 2015) while fending off takeover offers; the members' company retains a minority shareholding rather than control.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Manly-Warringah_Sea_Eagles", "sourceDate": "2025-08-01" }, { "team": "Melbourne Storm", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "EQT (agreed majority buyer, via EQT Mid Market)", "ownerKey": "eqt-melbourne-storm", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "80% (agreed, pending ARL Commission approval)", "stakePct": 80.0, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": "Matt Tripp remains Chairman", "minority": "Existing ownership group (Matt Tripp, Bart Campbell, Gerry Ryan, Brett and Shaun Ralph) retain a combined minority stake", "note": "Storm has been privately owned since News Limited sold the club to a Holding M.S. Australia consortium on 21 May 2013. On 18-19 Aug 2026 the club announced Swedish investment firm EQT (through its Mid Market strategy) had agreed to buy an 80% majority stake, reported at roughly A$120-150m, with the deal subject to Australian Rugby League Commission approval. 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It is genuinely member-controlled, but via the separate Wests Group's members rather than a Knights-specific members' body, so the seed now names the actual controlling entity.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/the-wests-group-will-take-over-newcastle-knights", "sourceDate": "2017-08-08" }, { "team": "North Queensland Cowboys", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Members (club-owned)", "ownerKey": "members-north-queensland-cowboys", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Community/member-owned club; the league requires member ownership, so there is no external private owner to record.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Parramatta Eels", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Members (club-owned)", "ownerKey": "members-parramatta-eels", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Community/member-owned club; the league requires member ownership, so there is no external private owner to record.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Penrith Panthers", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Members (club-owned)", "ownerKey": "members-penrith-panthers", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Community/member-owned club; the league requires member ownership, so there is no external private owner to record.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "South Sydney Rabbitohs", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Blackcourt League Investments (Russell Crowe, James Packer, Mike Cannon-Brookes)", "ownerKey": "blackcourt-league-investments", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "75%", "stakePct": 75.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "South Sydney Rabbitohs financial members, 25% (via the club's members entity)", "note": "Blackcourt League Investments, evenly split between Russell Crowe, James Packer and Mike Cannon-Brookes (25% each of the whole club, i.e. one-third of Blackcourt's 75%), holds control. Souths' financial members retain the remaining 25%, so the club is private-owner-controlled with a real member stake rather than fully member-owned.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/outbid-by-russell-crowe-20-years-ago-a-hotel-mogul-is-20250813", "sourceDate": "2025-08-13" }, { "team": "St. George Illawarra Dragons", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "WIN Corporation (Bruce Gordon) and St George Leagues Club", "ownerKey": "win-corporation-bruce-gordon", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "50/50", "stakePct": 50.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "St George Leagues Club, 50%", "minority": null, "note": "St George Illawarra is a 50/50 joint venture. WIN Corporation, owned by media billionaire Bruce Gordon, bought the Illawarra half in Aug 2018 (Andrew Gordon, Bruce's son, chairs the club); St George Leagues Club holds the other half. Not a single members' club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/08/20/dragons-announce-change-of-ownership/", "sourceDate": "2018-08-20" }, { "team": "Sydney Roosters", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Members (club-owned)", "ownerKey": "members-sydney-roosters", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Community/member-owned club; the league requires member ownership, so there is no external private owner to record.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Wests Tigers", "league": "NRL", "ownerDisplay": "Wests Magpies Pty Ltd (Western Suburbs Magpies Leagues Club)", "ownerKey": "wests-magpies", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "90%", "stakePct": 90.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club, 10%", "minority": "Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club, 10%", "note": "Wests Tigers is a joint venture, not a single members' club: Wests Magpies Pty Ltd holds 90% of the shares and Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club holds 10%, a split confirmed by Western Suburbs Magpies' own club site. Wests Magpies itself carries private investment from the Holman Barnes Group per its 2026 annual report, so the chain of control is not purely member-based.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.westsmagpies.com.au/the-club/teams-boards-ownership/", "sourceDate": "2025-08-29" }, { "team": "Angel City FC", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Willow Bay and Bob Iger", "ownerKey": "bay-iger", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Controlling owners", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Alexis Ohanian, Natalie Portman, Julie Uhrman, and more than 100 investors including Billie Jean King, Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach", "note": "Completed Sep 2024 at a $250m enterprise value, then a record for a women's professional team, with Willow Bay as the designated controlling owner. 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The same collective acquired majority control of Sunderland AFC (EFL Championship, not on this board) in 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2023/andre-iguodala-bay-fc-investor-1234724889/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Boston Legacy FC", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Boston Unity Soccer Partners", "ownerKey": "boston-unity-soccer-partners", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "All-female ownership group led by Jennifer Epstein, Stephanie Connaughton, Ami Danoff and Anna Palmer; investors include Aly Raisman, Elizabeth Banks, Brad Stevens and (from July 2025) Aliyah Boston.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Legacy_FC", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Chicago Stars FC", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Laura Ricketts-led investor group", "ownerKey": "laura-ricketts-group", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "On 1 September 2023 an investment group led by Laura Ricketts (with Angela Barnes, Traci Beck, Debra Cafaro and others) bought the club, valuing it at $35.5 million plus $25 million in club investment.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Stars_FC", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Denver Summit FC", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Robert L. 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Cohen paid a league-record $110 million expansion fee (awarded 30 Jan 2025); Mikaela Shiffrin joined 6 May 2025 and Peyton Manning joined 3 June 2025.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_Summit_FC", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Gotham FC", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Tisch family", "ownerKey": "tisch-family-gotham", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Lead investor group", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman (Boardroom), Carli Lloyd", "note": "Ownership group strengthened by Carolyn Tisch Blodgett and the Tisch family; the exact control split among the multi-investor group is not yet confirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.gothamfc.com/news/njny-gotham-fc-strengthens-ownership-group-with-carolyn-tisch-blodgett-and-the-tisch-family", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Houston Dash", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Ted Segal", "ownerKey": "ted-segal", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "James Harden; Tim Howard (joined July 2024)", "note": "Ted Segal completed acquisition of Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash on 22 June 2021 in a deal reportedly worth $400 million.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Dash", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Kansas City Current", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Angie and Chris Long", "ownerKey": "angie-chris-long", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Founders/control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Founding owners of the club since its 2020 formation (merger of FC Kansas City investors).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angie_and_Chris_Long", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "North Carolina Courage", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Steve Malik", "ownerKey": "steve-malik", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Marc Lasry (minority investment reported Mar 2026 at a $155m club valuation)", "note": "Malik (also owner of North Carolina FC) took minority investment from Marc Lasry, who separately explored a Connecticut Sun bid.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.wral.com/sports/north-carolina-courage-marc-lasry-investment-155million-valuation-march-2026/", "sourceDate": "2026-03-01" }, { "team": "OL Reign (now Seattle Reign FC)", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "The Carlyle Group (with Seattle Sounders FC)", "ownerKey": "carlyle-group-seattle-reign", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Majority owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Seattle Sounders FC (managing owner)", "note": "On 17 June 2024 the Carlyle Group and Seattle Sounders FC completed purchase of OL Groupe's 97% stake for $58 million; Carlyle is majority owner and the Sounders are managing owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Reign_FC", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Orlando Pride", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Zygi, Leonard and Mark Wilf", "ownerKey": "wilf-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The Wilf family (owners of the Minnesota Vikings) completed the purchase of Orlando Pride on 21 July 2021 for an estimated $400-450 million combined value; Mark Wilf is chairman.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Pride", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Portland Thorns FC", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "RAJ Sports", "ownerKey": "raj-sports", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Merritt Paulson sold the Thorns while keeping the Timbers; sale of the Thorns to RAJ Sports (Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal) completed 3 January 2024.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Thorns_FC", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Racing Louisville FC", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Soccer Holdings, LLC", "ownerKey": "soccer-holdings-llc", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owned by Soccer Holdings LLC, which also owns Louisville City FC (USL Championship); the NWSL expansion franchise was announced 22 October 2019.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racing_Louisville_FC", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "San Diego Wave", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Levine Leichtman Family Office", "ownerKey": "levine-leichtman-family-office", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Bought the club from Ron Burkle's group for a then-NWSL-record reported $113m, completed 2024.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2024/burkle-sell-san-diego-wave-113-million-1234770859/", "sourceDate": "2024-01-01" }, { "team": "Utah Royals", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Miller family (Larry H. 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Real Salt Lake (MLS) is not currently on this valuations board.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportcal.com/news/miller-family-acquires-real-salt-lake-utah-royals-for-600m/", "sourceDate": "2025-04-18" }, { "team": "Washington Spirit", "league": "NWSL", "ownerDisplay": "Michele Kang", "ownerKey": "michele-kang", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority/control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Kang also owns Olympique Lyonnais (France) and London City Lionesses (English second tier, not on this board) through Kynisca Sports International, her multi-club women's-football group.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michele_Kang", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "ADO Den Haag", "league": "Netherlands", "ownerDisplay": "David Blitzer (Global Football Holdings)", "ownerKey": "david-blitzer-gfh", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "American investor David Blitzer's Global Football Holdings purchased majority shares from United Vansen in 2021. 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The 2016 partner-fund injection from Philips, ASML, VDL and others was financing, not equity, and moved no ownership.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.psv.nl/en/club/organization/structure", "sourceDate": "2026-08-18" }, { "team": "SC Heerenveen", "league": "Netherlands", "ownerDisplay": "Stichting Sportclub Heerenveen", "ownerKey": "stichting-sportclub-heerenveen", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "Controls SC Heerenveen Holding B.V.", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The foundation board (chair John Vernooij) includes seats for supporter groups and volunteers; a separate supervisory board chaired by Dennis Gijsman oversees management.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://companyinfo.nl/organisatieprofiel/financiele-holdings/stichting-sportclub-heerenveen-heerenveen-41000205-410002050000", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "SC Telstar", "league": "Netherlands", "ownerDisplay": "Stichting Pro Telstar", "ownerKey": "stichting-pro-telstar", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "Ultimate parent of Telstar 1963 N.V.", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Telstar 1963 N.V. operates the professional team; registry data lists the Heemskerk-based foundation as the group's ultimate parent.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.verif.com/en/company/Telstar-1963-N-V--68d9c8011299230338993236/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Sparta Rotterdam", "league": "Netherlands", "ownerDisplay": "Stichting Sparta 1888", "ownerKey": "stichting-sparta-1888", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "86.12% of Sparta Beheer B.V.", "stakePct": 86.12, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Stichting Administratiekantoor RoodWit (13.88%, certificate holders); R.V. & A.V. Sparta holds a special share with a veto over crest and academy changes", "note": "The foundation is both majority owner and heritage guardian, with mandatory board seats for the members' association and the supporters' organisation.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sparta-rotterdam.nl/governance/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Willem II Tilburg", "league": "Netherlands", "ownerDisplay": "Stichting Willem II (foundation board)", "ownerKey": "stichting-willem-ii", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "Holds the shares of Willem II Tilburg B.V.", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Clubraad (stakeholder council holding voting certificates)", "minority": null, "note": "The foundation board, chaired by Gerard van Laarhoven, acts as the shareholders' meeting. Voting certificates go to a club council of supporters, the amateur club, sponsors, volunteers and honorary members.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.willem-ii.nl/organisatie", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Académico de Viseu", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Dietmar Hopp", "ownerKey": "dietmar-hopp", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "German billionaire Dietmar Hopp, also the long-time patron of TSG Hoffenheim, is listed as owner in the club's infobox.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Académico_de_Viseu_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Benfica", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Sport Lisboa e Benfica (members' club, 150,000+ socios)", "ownerKey": "benfica-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "63.65-66.98% of the SAD", "stakePct": 65.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Jose Antonio dos Santos (~13.67%), Lenore Sports Partners (~5.1%)", "note": "Entrepreneur Equity Partners agreed in April 2026 to buy Jose Antonio dos Santos's and Grupo Valouro's 16.38% of the SAD (CMVM filing 27 Apr, ECO; Bloomberg 28 Apr reported EUR 10 to 11 a share). The deal lapsed: on 16 Jun 2026 Benfica told the market the fund had withdrawn, by mutual consent, over the SAD statutes' non-compete rules (ECO, RTP). Dos Santos keeps his stake and club control is unchanged.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://eco.sapo.pt/2026/06/16/benfica-trava-venda-das-acoes-do-rei-dos-frangos-a-americano/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-16" }, { "team": "CD Nacional Madeira", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Clube Desportivo Nacional (club members)", "ownerKey": "cd-nacional-clube", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Nacional's football company is a Portuguese SAD controlled by the founding club, with club president Rui Alves also chairing the SAD board for 2025-2027. A deal to sell 60% to Singapore's ACA Football Partners was approved by members in April 2025 but collapsed in June 2025, and no new investor has been announced. The club's exact percentage of the SAD was not found.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.abola.pt/noticias/negocio-da-venda-da-sad-do-nacional-caiu-por-terra-2025062821520061427", "sourceDate": "2025-06-29" }, { "team": "CD Santa Clara", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Bruno Vicintin (Ikarus Business Inc.)", "ownerKey": "bruno-vicintin", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "55.80% of the SAD", "stakePct": 55.8, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "CD Santa Clara club (40%)", "note": "Brazilian investor Bruno Vicintin controls the SAD through Ikarus Business Inc.; the parent club keeps 40%. Holdings as disclosed on 16 March 2023.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://cdsantaclara.com/estrutura/", "sourceDate": "2023-03-16" }, { "team": "CF Estrela Amadora", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "ADvantage / LEAD consortium (with KI Group)", "ownerKey": "advantage-lead-ki-consortium", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "90%", "stakePct": 90, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Clube Desportivo Estrela da Amadora (10%)", "note": "Estrela's football company is a Portuguese SAD. In August 2026 former majority owner Paulo Lopo sold 90% for about 40m euros to a German-led consortium headed by ADvantage (Alexander Benter) and LEAD, with KI Group, whose shareholders include Thomas Müller, Mats Hummels, Yann Sommer and Lucas Hernández. Johannes Mösmang became SAD president and the club keeps 10%.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/desporto/3041031/estrela-da-amadora-oficializa-venda-da-sad-a-consorcio-alemao-de-investimento", "sourceDate": "2026-08-25" }, { "team": "CS Maritimo", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Club Sport Marítimo (members)", "ownerKey": "maritimo-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The club holds the majority of the SAD; a 2025 sale of 40% to Revee was cancelled in Oct 2025.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.abola.pt/noticias/maritimo-encerra-processo-negocial-com-investidores-brasileiros-para-venda-da-sad-2025102314083865379", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Casa Pia AC", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Krause Group (Kyle Krause)", "ownerKey": "kyle-krause", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority of the SAD (agreed July 2026)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Krause Group, owner of Parma, agreed in July 2026 to buy a majority of Casa Pia's SAD; details were to follow once formal and regulatory steps closed. owner_key matches the Parma row so the two link as one multi-club portfolio.", "pendingSummary": "Krause Group agreed to buy a majority of the SAD; formal and regulatory steps pending", "pendingWhen": "Agreed July 2026; not yet reported closed", "pendingKind": "control sale", "sourceUrl": "https://www.calcioefinanza.it/2026/07/21/krause-group-azionista-maggioranza-casa-pia/", "sourceDate": "2026-07-21" }, { "team": "FC Alverca", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Vinicius Junior and partners", "ownerKey": "vinicius-junior", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "70-80%", "stakePct": 75.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior and his partners became co-owners of the club's SAD in February 2025, acquiring 70-80% of shares for roughly EUR8m-EUR10m.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.C._Alverca", "sourceDate": "2025-02-01" }, { "team": "FC Arouca", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Futebol Clube de Arouca (club members)", "ownerKey": "fc-arouca-clube", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Arouca's football is run by an SDUQ (single-shareholder sports company, created 2013) rather than a SAD, and its sole quota holder is the founding club, so there is no outside investor.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://rodaviva.pt/fc-arouca-gil-vicente-e-casa-pia-tres-sduq-que-resistem-as-sad/", "sourceDate": "2026-07-01" }, { "team": "FC Famalicão", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Quantum Pacific Group (Idan Ofer)", "ownerKey": "idan-ofer-quantum-pacific", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "85%", "stakePct": 85.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Quantum Pacific Group, spearheaded by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer, increased its stake in the club's SAD from 51% to 85% on 11 September 2019.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FC_Famalicao", "sourceDate": "2019-09-11" }, { "team": "FC Porto", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Futebol Clube do Porto (members' club); president Andre Villas-Boas", "ownerKey": "porto-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "74.83% of the SAD", "stakePct": 74.83, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Antonio Luis Alves Oliveira (7.34%), Olivedesportos (6.68%)", "note": "Villas-Boas ended Pinto da Costa's 42-year presidency in Apr 2024 and has publicly ruled out selling SAD equity to outside investors. The SAD had roughly EUR 175m of negative equity at 31 Dec 2024.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://files.app.fcporto.pt/docs/38d0248e7362030dc456b45afd17916e.pdf", "sourceDate": "2025-03-12" }, { "team": "GD Estoril-Praia", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "David Blitzer (Global Football Holdings)", "ownerKey": "david-blitzer-gfh", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "American investor David Blitzer's Global Football Holdings purchased a majority stake in the club in May 2019. Blitzer's Global Football Holdings also holds a majority stake in ADO Den Haag (Netherlands).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.D._Estoril_Praia", "sourceDate": "2019-05-01" }, { "team": "Gil Vicente FC", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Gil Vicente Futebol Clube (members)", "ownerKey": "gil-vicente-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The SDUQ is wholly owned by the club by legal form.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_Vicente_Futebol_Clube", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Moreirense FC", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Bill Foley (Black Knight Football Club)", "ownerKey": "bill-foley", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "70%", "stakePct": 70.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Black Knight Football Club holds 70% of the club, per the club's infobox. Black Knight also controls AFC Bournemouth (England) and Hibernian's former stake.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moreirense_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Rio Ave FC", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Evangelos Marinakis", "ownerKey": "marinakis", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Investor stake", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "In 2023, Rio Ave's socios approved creation of a SAD and entry of Greek investor Evangelos Marinakis, who also owns stakes in Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Ave_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Sporting Braga", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Sporting Clube de Braga (largest shareholder, 36.99%)", "ownerKey": "sporting-braga-club", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "36.99% (largest single holding)", "stakePct": 36.99, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Qatar Sports Investments (29.60%, acquired 10 Oct 2022 for EUR80m); Sundown Investments Limited (17.04%)", "note": "Sporting Clube de Braga - Futebol, SAD is listed on Euronext Lisbon; no single shareholder holds a majority, but the sports club itself remains the largest holder.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.C._Braga", "sourceDate": "2022-10-10" }, { "team": "Sporting Clube de Portugal", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Sporting Clube de Portugal (members' association)", "ownerKey": "sporting-cp-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "88% of Sporting SAD", "stakePct": 88.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Alvaro Sobrinho (diluted to 9.9%)", "note": "Sporting CP has 179,208 affiliated members (socios); the club raised its stake in the listed football company, Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD, from 83.90% to 88% after debt restructuring announced in December 2023. Frederico Varandas is president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sporting_CP", "sourceDate": "2023-12-01" }, { "team": "VSC Vitória Guimarães", "league": "Portugal", "ownerDisplay": "Vitoria Sport Clube (members' association, majority)", "ownerKey": "vitoria-guimaraes-club", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "V Sports / Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens (29%, reduced from an agreed 46% due to UEFA multi-club ownership rules)", "note": "Members approved the V Sports deal (~88% approval) on 4 March 2023; V Sports also controls Aston Villa (England) and holds a stake in Real Union.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitória_S.C.", "sourceDate": "2023-03-04" }, { "team": "Bath", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "Bruce Craig and Sir James Dyson", "ownerKey": "craig-dyson-bath", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "50:50", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Craig was sole shareholder at 30 Jun 2025 (accounts); in Mar 2026 Dyson took 50% of the group (club, Arena 1865 and Farleigh) with new capital to cut debt, price not disclosed (RugbyPass, 18 Mar 2026).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.rugbypass.com/news/bruce-craig-gives-up-sole-ownership-of-bath-rugby", "sourceDate": "2026-03-18" }, { "team": "Bristol Bears", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "Steve and Sarah Lansdown (Pula Sport)", "ownerKey": "steve-lansdown", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Immediate parent Pula Sport Limited, ultimate parent Pula Limited (Guernsey); the accounts name Mr and Mrs S P Lansdown as ultimate controlling parties.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03601031/filing-history", "sourceDate": "2026-03-26" }, { "team": "Exeter Chiefs", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "Bill Foley (Cannae Holdings, via Black Knight Rugby)", "ownerKey": "bill-foley", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Cannae Holdings bought 100% of Exeter Rugby Group through its new subsidiary Black Knight Rugby, completing on 30 Jun 2026 at a GBP 32.6m enterprise value, after Exeter's members voted to allow the sale. Foley is Cannae's chairman; Tony Rowe, who funded the club for 25 years, stays on as CEO for two years. Keyed to Foley like Bournemouth, Lorient and Moreirense, which Black Knight also holds.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260629247083/en", "sourceDate": "2026-10-11" }, { "team": "Gloucester", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "Martin St Quinton", "ownerKey": "martin-st-quinton", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Controlling", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The 2024-25 accounts: 'The directors regard Martin St Quinton to be the ultimate controlling party.'", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00034603/filing-history", "sourceDate": "2026-06-30" }, { "team": "Harlequins", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "Duncan Saville family trusts (Somers Isles Private Trust Company)", "ownerKey": "saville-family-trusts", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Ultimate parent Prime Life Common Fund Limited (Bermuda); the accounts name the board of Somers Isles Private Trust Company Ltd as ultimate controlling party.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08822147/filing-history", "sourceDate": "2026-01-02" }, { "team": "Leicester Tigers", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "Tom Scott (Scott family, via Sealyham Investments)", "ownerKey": "tom-scott-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Parent Sealyham Investments Limited; ultimate controlling party The Scott Family PTC Limited (Guernsey), per the 2024-25 accounts. Scott became majority shareholder in the 2023 GBP 13m recapitalisation.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03459344/filing-history", "sourceDate": "2025-10-29" }, { "team": "Newcastle Red Bulls", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "Red Bull GmbH", "ownerKey": "red-bull", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Red Bull took full ownership of Newcastle Rugby Ltd (the Newcastle Falcons) on 12 Aug 2025 and renamed the club Newcastle Red Bulls; it still plays at Kingston Park. The price was reported at about GBP 39m.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.shropshirestar.com/uk-sports/2025/08/12/red-bull-complete-newcastle-falcons-takeover", "sourceDate": "2026-10-11" }, { "team": "Northampton Saints", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "No overall controlling party (dispersed shareholders)", "ownerKey": "northampton-saints-dispersed", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Dispersed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The 2024-25 accounts state 'The Group and the Company have no overall controlling party'. Keith Barwell is club president and a director.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04064363/filing-history", "sourceDate": "2025-12-22" }, { "team": "Sale Sharks", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "Simon Orange (Orange UK Holdings)", "ownerKey": "simon-orange", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100% via Sharks Holdings", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owned by Sharks Holdings Limited and consolidated into Orange UK Holdings Limited; the accounts name Simon Orange as ultimate controlling party.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03333690/filing-history", "sourceDate": "2025-12-17" }, { "team": "Saracens", "league": "Premiership Rugby", "ownerDisplay": "Kimono House and Euroblue Investments (Volume Five Limited)", "ownerKey": "saracens-kimono-house", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owners of Saracens Group Holdings named in the 2024-25 accounts; ultimate parent Volume Five Limited. Kimono House is the 2022 consortium (Silvester, Golding, Leslau, O'Shea, Pienaar, Masotti) that took control in a GBP 32m capital raise.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/13231271/filing-history", "sourceDate": "2026-04-24" }, { "team": "Aberdeen", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "Dave Cormack (chairman, major shareholder)", "ownerKey": "dave-cormack", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Major shareholder", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "AMB Sports and Entertainment / Atlanta United (under 10%, bought 2019)", "note": "Cormack bought in as a major shareholder in 2017 and replaced Stewart Milne as chairman in November 2019, when Arthur Blank's Atlanta United took a stake of under 10%. His current percentage is not published.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Celtic", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "Dermot Desmond (largest shareholder)", "ownerKey": "dermot-desmond-celtic", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "~35% (largest single holding)", "stakePct": 35.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Celtic plc is publicly listed; Desmond has been its largest shareholder and dominant boardroom influence since 1999, though his continued role has faced shareholder criticism in 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.67hailhail.com/news/who-is-dermot-desmond-get-to-know-celtics-supremo-and-major-shareholder-since-1999/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Dundee FC", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "Tim Keyes and John Nelms (Dark Blue Property Holdings)", "ownerKey": "keyes-nelms-dundee", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Tim Keyes (Keyes Capital, Austin, Texas) and John Nelms own the club through Dark Blue Property Holdings; a strategic partnership with ALK Capital (Burnley's majority owner) was announced in January 2024. Keyes became chairman in June 2015.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dundee_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Dundee United", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Ogren", "ownerKey": "mark-ogren", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner and chairman", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "US businessman Mark Ogren has owned and chaired the club since 2018 and is still chairman for 2026-27.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026%E2%80%9327_Dundee_United_F.C._season", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Falkirk", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "Falkirk Supporters Society", "ownerKey": "falkirk-supporters-society", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Heart of Midlothian", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "Foundation of Hearts (fan-owned)", "ownerKey": "foundation-of-hearts", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Majority (fan-owned)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Tony Bloom (29%, invested £10m, joined the board 25 June 2025)", "note": "Ann Budge transferred the club's shares to the Foundation of Hearts on 30 August 2021, making Hearts the UK's biggest fan-owned club by shareholding at the time.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2025-06-25" }, { "team": "Hibernian", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "Gordon family (Bydand Sports)", "ownerKey": "gordon-family-hibs", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "60%+", "stakePct": 60.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The Gordon family held 60% while Black Knight held 25% from February 2024; Black Knight sold its holding back to the Gordon family in November 2025, restoring full family control. Ian Gordon is chairman.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibernian_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2025-11-01" }, { "team": "Kilmarnock", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "Billy Bowie", "ownerKey": "billy-bowie", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Ayrshire businessman Billy Bowie has been the club's majority shareholder and chairman since 2014.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmarnock_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Motherwell", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "The Well Society (fan-owned)", "ownerKey": "the-well-society", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Majority (fan-owned)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The Well Society became majority shareholder on 28 October 2016 via a £1 deal with previous owner Les Hutchison.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherwell_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2016-10-28" }, { "team": "Rangers FC", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "49ers Enterprises / Andrew Cavenagh consortium", "ownerKey": "york-family", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "A US consortium led by 49ers Enterprises (the San Francisco 49ers' investment arm) and Andrew Cavenagh completed a takeover of majority control in 2026. 49ers Enterprises also holds a stake in Leeds United (England, not currently on this board). Owner_key set to match the San Francisco 49ers row (york-family) so the two link as one multi-club control portfolio.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/45388964/rangers-san-francisco-49ers-owners-andrew-cavenegh-complete-takeover", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "St. Johnstone", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "Adam Webb", "ownerKey": "adam-webb-st-johnstone", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner/Chairman", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Listed as Owner/Chairman in the club's current staff table, succeeding the Brown family (Geoff, then Steve Brown, who took control in November 2011). Exact date and stake of Webb's acquisition are not detailed on the sourced page.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Johnstone_F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "St. Mirren", "league": "Scotland", "ownerDisplay": "St Mirren Independent Supporters Association (SMISA)", "ownerKey": "smisa", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "51% (fan-owned)", "stakePct": 51.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Kibble, a youth care charity (27%, since March 2020)", "note": "SMISA bought out former chairman Gordon Scott's remaining shares to become majority owner; the fan society and charity partnership is unusual in European top-flight football.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.stmirren.com/club/about-our-club", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Athletic Bilbao", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (socios)", "ownerKey": "athletic-bilbao-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Member-owned Basque club, like Real Madrid/Barcelona; no external private owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Atlético de Madrid", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Apollo Sports Capital (Apollo Global Management)", "ownerKey": "apollo-sports-capital", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "55%", "stakePct": 55.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Miguel Angel Gil Marin (CEO), Enrique Cerezo (chairman)", "minority": "Quantum Pacific Group / Idan Ofer (second largest)", "note": "Completed 12 Mar 2026, ending decades of Gil family control. The board approved up to EUR 100m of additional strategic capital.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://ir.apollo.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/612/apollo-sports-capital-completes-transaction-to-become", "sourceDate": "2026-03-12" }, { "team": "CA Osasuna", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (socios); president Luis Sabalza", "ownerKey": "osasuna-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Osasuna is one of only four Spanish clubs (with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao) that are not sports corporations and instead are owned and operated by their members, who elect the president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CA_Osasuna", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Celta Vigo", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Mouriño family", "ownerKey": "mourino-family-celta", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Deportivo Alaves", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Baskonia-Alaves Group", "ownerKey": "baskonia-alaves-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Infobox lists Baskonia-Alaves Group as owner. Saski Baskonia's own infobox separately lists Jose Antonio Querejeta as holding 57.62% of that club, suggesting Querejeta is a principal of the joint group; exact structural link between the two entities was not confirmed in the fetched sources.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deportivo_Alav%C3%A9s", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Deportivo de La Coruña", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Abanca (Juan Carlos Escotet)", "ownerKey": "abanca-escotet", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "c. 99.7%", "stakePct": 99.7, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Small shareholders (c. 0.3%)", "note": "Deportivo is a Spanish SAD controlled by the Galician bank Abanca, owned by Juan Carlos Escotet, which became majority shareholder in 2020 and reached about 99.7% after the 2024 debt-for-equity recapitalisation. A further 30.1m euro capital increase was approved in February 2026. Abanca's accounts classify the stake as held for sale, but no sale process has been announced.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.galiciapress.es/articulo/deportes/2026-02-05/5761078-deportivo-coruna-aumenta-capital-rascarse-bolsillo-otra-vez-escotet-abanca", "sourceDate": "2026-02-05" }, { "team": "Elche CF", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Christian Bragarnik (Score Club 2019)", "ownerKey": "christian-bragarnik", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "97.86% (97.49% via Score Club 2019 + 0.37% direct)", "stakePct": 97.86, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Elche is a Spanish SAD. Argentine agent Christian Bragarnik bought control from José Sepulcre in late 2019 through his vehicle Score Club 2019 SL, which holds 97.49%, and he holds a further 0.37% personally.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://alicanteplaza.es/alicanteplaza/deportesalicante/el-dividendo-que-tiene-derecho-a-cobrar-bragarnik-en-el-elche-roza-los-95-millones-de-euros", "sourceDate": "2025-03-23" }, { "team": "FC Barcelona", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (140,000+ socis); president Joan Laporta", "ownerKey": "barcelona-socis", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club equity is unchanged. Minority stakes sold in the 2022-23 'levers' were in the Barca Vision / Barca Media subsidiaries, not the club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/club/news/3626270/fc-barcelona-official-announcement", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Getafe", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Angel Torres", "ownerKey": "angel-torres", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Torres has served as both owner and president since 2002.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getafe_CF", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Levante UD", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Pepe Danvila (Bizas Capital)", "ownerKey": "pepe-danvila", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "c. 70%", "stakePct": 70, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Fundación Levante UD (c. 15%), small shareholders", "note": "Levante is a Spanish SAD. CEO Pepe Danvila became majority shareholder on 21 October 2025 when a court-validated restructuring capitalised 13.8m euros of his loans, diluting the club foundation to about 15%. A March 2026 capital increase of 8.2m euros open only to minority shareholders may have trimmed his stake slightly below 70%.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://plazadeportiva.valenciaplaza.com/plazadeportiva/levanteud/el-levante-arranca-una-ampliacion-de-capital-de-82-millones-sin-danvila", "sourceDate": "2026-03-04" }, { "team": "Málaga CF", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani (family)", "ownerKey": "abdullah-al-thani-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "51% of NAS Spain 2000 (holder of 96.89%)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "BlueBay hotel group (49% of NAS Spain 2000 by court ruling); APA small shareholders", "note": "Málaga is a Spanish SAD whose 96.89% block sits in NAS Spain 2000 SL; the Al Thani family company holds 51% of that vehicle and a Málaga court awarded the other 49% to BlueBay. Since 2020 the club has been run by a court-appointed judicial administrator (José María Muñoz) and the family's political rights are suspended, with criminal proceedings against the Al Thanis ongoing. No sale process is under way.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.hoyaragon.es/articulo/noticias-real-zaragoza/malaga-cf-crisis-juicio-thani/20251206175646118168.html", "sourceDate": "2025-12-06" }, { "team": "RCD Espanyol", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Velocity Sport Limited (ALK Capital; Alan Pace, president)", "ownerKey": "alk-capital-velocity-sport", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "JJ Watt (listed among owners)", "note": "Velocity Sport Partners, the investment arm of ALK Capital, completed acquisition of a majority stake on 8 Oct 2025. Alan Pace is president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCD_Espanyol", "sourceDate": "2025-10-08" }, { "team": "Racing Santander", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Sebastián Ceria", "ownerKey": "sebastian-ceria", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "c. 85% (group led by Ceria)", "stakePct": 85, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "About 13,000 fan shareholders (c. 15%)", "note": "Racing is a Spanish SAD. Argentine tech entrepreneur Sebastián Ceria (founder of Axioma) bought control from Grupo Pitma in 2023 alongside club president Manolo Higuera, and the group he leads holds about 85%.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/futbol/sebastian-ceria-el-empresario-argentino-detras-del-renacer-de-racing-de-santander-ahora-todo-el-nid22082026/", "sourceDate": "2026-08-22" }, { "team": "Rayo Vallecano", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Raul Martin Presa", "ownerKey": "raul-martin-presa", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Full ownership", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owner and president since 2011; the source notes recurring fan opposition to his ownership.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rayo_Vallecano", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Real Betis", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Angel Haro-led ownership group", "ownerKey": "real-betis-haro", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Control", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Control structure recorded from earlier public reporting and not yet rechecked against a current source.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Real Madrid", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Member-owned (98,272 socios); president Florentino Perez", "ownerKey": "real-madrid-socios", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Member-owned", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Each socio holds one non-tradeable, non-monetary share. A Nov 2025 proposal would create a subsidiary in which outside investors take about 5% with dividends but no voting rights, subject to a member referendum. Sixth Street and Legends hold 30% of the Bernabeu stadium operations business, which is a venue joint venture, not club equity.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.insideworldfootball.com/2025/11/24/real-madrid-prepares-sell-minority-stake", "sourceDate": "2025-11-24" }, { "team": "Real Sociedad", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "No controlling shareholder; board led by Jokin Aperribay", "ownerKey": "real-sociedad-shareholders", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Dispersed, with a statutory cap near 2%", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Filed here as member-owned in spirit, but the precise form matters: Real Sociedad is a Sociedad Anonima Deportiva, not a socios' association like Barcelona or Athletic. No shareholder may exceed roughly 2% of capital, so control is exercised collectively through the elected board. Socios and shareholders are different populations at this club, and the shareholder count is not published.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.cope.es/programas/el-partidazo-de-cope/noticias/jokin-aperribay-presidente-real-sociedad-siempre-real-campo-favorita-20260418_3348071.html", "sourceDate": "2026-04-18" }, { "team": "Sevilla FC", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "No controlling shareholder; board bloc led by Jose Maria del Nido Carrasco", "ownerKey": "sevilla-contested", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Bloc ~51.5%", "stakePct": 51.5, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Jose Maria del Nido Benavente (~21%), Sevillistas Unidos 2020 / 777 Partners (~14%)", "note": "CONTROL UNRESOLVED. A fragmented SAD with a litigated working majority. The Sergio Ramos / Five Eleven Capital deal collapsed in May 2026; an unnamed Western fund signed a new letter of intent in Jun 2026 targeting early Aug 2026, which could not be confirmed as closed. The 777 Partners stake is caught in the 777/A-CAP insolvency.", "pendingSummary": "Unnamed Western investment fund, letter of intent for ~85% of capital", "pendingWhen": "Not confirmed closed as of 28 Sep 2026. The September target reported by Spanish fan media has passed with no announcement from the club or a tier-one outlet; the same fan media now report the process paused with shareholders waiting for a higher valuation after the 2026/27 season. Single-source, so the row is unchanged.", "pendingKind": "contested control", "sourceUrl": "https://www.eldesmarque.com/futbol/20250327/cifras-numeros-porcentajes-capital-social-sevilla-fc_18_017223179.html", "sourceDate": "2025-03-27" }, { "team": "Valencia CF", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Peter Lim (Meriton Holdings)", "ownerKey": "peter-lim-valencia", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Villarreal CF", "league": "Spain", "ownerDisplay": "Fernando Roig / Roig family", "ownerKey": "roig-family-villarreal", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Allianz Milano", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Lucio Fusaro", "ownerKey": "lucio-fusaro", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Patron and president", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The operating company is Powervolley Milano; Allianz is a naming sponsor, not an owner. Fusaro has been the club's patron since at least 2014 and is still president in 2025-26 per Lega Pallavolo. Exact shareholding is not published.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ilgiornale.it/news/milano/ho-riportato-milano-nell-lite-pallavolo-ora-facciamo-storia-1049823.html", "sourceDate": "2014-09-08" }, { "team": "Cisterna Volley", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Local entrepreneurs led by Luigi Iazzetta", "ownerKey": "luigi-iazzetta", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "President and lead backer", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Cristina Cruciani and Gianluca Donadel (vice presidents)", "minority": null, "note": "Founded in 2023 by buying Top Volley Latina's SuperLega title. At launch the club described its shareholder base as a group of Cisterna businesses and said it was not yet final; Iazzetta is president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.tuttosport.com/news/pallavolo/superlega/2023/07/13-110334856/cisterna_volley_ha_svelato_il_suo_volto", "sourceDate": "2023-07-13" }, { "team": "Cucine Lube Civitanova", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Cucine Lube (Lube Group)", "ownerKey": "cucine-lube", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Furniture company Cucine Lube has been the club's owner since the team's arrival in Serie A1 in 1995.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucine_Lube_Civitanova", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "C.G.I. Holding S.r.l. (Curti family)", "ownerKey": "curti-family-you-energy-volley", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "You Energy Volley S.S.D.R.L. is one of the group companies of C.G.I. Holding S.r.l.", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The club's own site states You Energy Volley SSD RL is one of the companies of the C.G.I. Holding S.r.l. group, which press coverage attributes to the Curti family that also controls Gas Sales Energia (the title sponsor). Elisabetta Curti is president of the club and of Gas Sales Energia. Her exact ownership percentage is not disclosed anywhere public.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.gassalespiacenza.it/societa/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-25" }, { "team": "Gioiella Prisma Taranto", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Prisma Taranto Volley (president Antonio Bongiovanni)", "ownerKey": "bongiovanni-prisma-taranto", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Shareholders not disclosed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club president named; shareholders not publicly disclosed, so the president is not stated as owner. Antonio 'Tonio' Bongiovanni is confirmed as president leading the club's 2025 rebuilding plan after relegation. No source found for Elisabetta Zelatore as an owner or officer of the club; that name appears to be unverified or invented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nuovodialogo.com/2025/03/21/gioiella-prisma-taranto-operazione-rinascita/", "sourceDate": "2025-03-21" }, { "team": "Itas Trentino", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Consortium of regional shareholders (F.lli Poli S.p.A., Soci FM S.r.l., Rioca S.r.l., Dalmec S.p.A., Mediocredito Trentino-Alto Adige S.p.A., Marco Previdi, and Diatec Holding S.p.A./Diego Mosna)", "ownerKey": "trentino-volley-consortium", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Shares redistributed among regional shareholders after 2021 restructuring (exact percentages not disclosed)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Bruno Da Re (president), Mauro Poli (vice president)", "minority": "Diego Mosna (via Diatec Holding S.p.A.) retained a minority stake after stepping down as president", "note": "Diego Mosna founded the club and Bruno Da Re succeeded him as president in 2021. ITAS Assicurazioni is the club's long-running main sponsor, not a documented shareholder; the 2021 share reallocation went to F.lli Poli, Soci FM, Rioca, Dalmec, Mediocredito Trentino-Alto Adige and Marco Previdi.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://volley.sportrentino.it/notizie.asp?n=152445&l=0", "sourceDate": "2021-09-19" }, { "team": "Modena Volley", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Storci family (Atlantic Fluid Tech)", "ownerKey": "storci-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "60%", "stakePct": 60.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Giulia Gabana (40%)", "note": "In May 2025 the 70-30 split in Giulia Gabana's favour flipped to 60-40 for Atlantic Fluid Tech, the company of brothers Michele and Christian Storci. Christian Storci became president in June 2026, with Gabana as vice president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.lapressa.it/articoli/sport/modena-volley-cambiano-gli-equilibri-societari-gabana-cede-la-maggioranza", "sourceDate": "2025-05-20" }, { "team": "Pallavolo Padova", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Pallavolo Padova S.r.l. (president Fabio Cremonese)", "ownerKey": "cremonese-pallavolo-padova", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Shareholders not disclosed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Ivo Lamenti (vice president), Cristiano Rampin (board member)", "minority": null, "note": "Club president named; shareholders not publicly disclosed, so the president is not stated as owner. The club's own current organigramma lists Fabio Cremonese as president, not Giancarlo Bettio. A 2020 article shows Bettio only briefly held the role of temporary legal representative (partner via Salumificio Brugnolo) while Cremonese kept the substantive presidency.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.pallavolopadova.com/organigramma/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-25" }, { "team": "Rana Verona", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Founding partners Gian Andrea Marchesi and Fabio Venturi, with Swiss Development Corporation", "ownerKey": "verona-volley-founders", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Founding shareholders", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Verona Volley was founded in 2021 by sporting director Marchesi and Venturi, now sole administrator, together with Swiss Development Corporation. Lawyer Stefano Fanini has been president since July 2021; Rana, the pasta maker, is the title sponsor only.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.veronavolley.it/it-it/storia.aspx", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Sir Safety Perugia", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Gino Sirci (Sir Safety System)", "ownerKey": "gino-sirci", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Patron and president", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The team is run by Umbria Volley Perugia and carries the name of Sirci's workwear and safety group. Exact shareholding is not published.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.umbriacronaca.it/2025/08/17/premio-umbria-del-cuore-a-gino-sirci-patron-della-sir-safety-perugia/", "sourceDate": "2025-08-17" }, { "team": "Vero Volley Monza", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "Consorzio Vero Volley", "ownerKey": "consorzio-vero-volley", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Owning consortium", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Founded on 9 September 2008, the consortium unites six Lombardy volleyball clubs, including Pro Victoria Pallavolo Monza and Volley Milano. Alessandra Marzari is its president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.verovolley.com/il-consorzio-chi-siamo/", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina", "league": "SuperLega", "ownerDisplay": "M&G Scuola Pallavolo (president Rossano Romiti)", "ownerKey": "romiti-mg-scuola-pallavolo", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Shareholders not disclosed", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Claudio Laconi (vice president)", "minority": null, "note": "Club president named; shareholders not publicly disclosed, so the president is not stated as owner. Rossano Romiti is confirmed as chairman/president via the club's Wikipedia page, and Claudio Laconi is confirmed as vice president via a September 2025 Lega Pallavolo news item. Both are club officers rather than confirmed shareholders.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.legavolley.it/2025/parola-al-vice-presidente-laconi-siamo-dentro-il-sogno-viviamolo/", "sourceDate": "2025-09-23" }, { "team": "Birmingham Phoenix", "league": "The Hundred", "ownerDisplay": "Warwickshire County Cricket Club", "ownerKey": "warwickshire-ccc", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "51%", "stakePct": 51, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Knighthead Capital 49% (Birmingham City FC owners)", "note": null, "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hundred_(cricket)", "sourceDate": "2025" }, { "team": "London Spirit", "league": "The Hundred", "ownerDisplay": "Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)", "ownerKey": "mcc", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "51%", "stakePct": 51, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Tech Titans / Cricket Investor Holdings Ltd 49% (Nikesh Arora, Egon Durban, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Satyan Gajwani et al.)", "note": "Investor holds 49% minority; 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The club was founded in 1911 as AS Michelin.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.ecofoot.fr/michelin-actionnariat-asm-clermont-auvergne-5655/", "sourceDate": "2023-06-23" }, { "team": "Aviron Bayonnais", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Aviron Bayonnais association (dispersed shareholders)", "ownerKey": "members-aviron-bayonnais", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Largest single shareholder ~6%", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Philippe Tayeb, president of the directoire (management board) since April 2018", "note": "Club is run through an amateur association plus a SASP; no majority private shareholder exists (largest shareholder holds about 6%, fan Socios AB scheme holds 1%). Governance rests with the association-linked board rather than a single owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviron_bayonnais_rugby_pro", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Castres Olympique", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Pierre Fabre group", "ownerKey": "pierre-fabre", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Pharmacist Pierre Fabre took over the club in 1988 and his pharmaceutical group has backed it since. The group is itself majority-owned by the Fondation Pierre Fabre. The current percentage is not published.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castres_olympique", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Lyon OU", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "GL events (Olivier Ginon)", "ownerKey": "gl-events", "ownerType": "listed company", "stakeLabel": "Controlling shareholder", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Nov Tourisme, Relance durable France fund (EUR 10m investment)", "note": "GL events, the listed events group chaired by Olivier Ginon, controls LOU Rugby at a EUR 50m valuation and opened part of its sport subsidiary's capital to a new investment fund without giving up control.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.lyoncapitale.fr/actualite/lyon-l-actionnaire-du-club-lou-rugby-fait-entrer-un-nouveau-fonds-au-capital", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Montpellier HR", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Mohed Altrad", "ownerKey": "mohed-altrad", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner/chairman", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Businessman Mohed Altrad has chaired and funded the club since 2011.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montpellier_H%C3%A9rault_Rugby", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "RC Toulon", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Bernard Lemaître (Financière de la Seigneurie)", "ownerKey": "bernard-lemaitre", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority shareholder (~99%)", "stakePct": 99.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Lemaitre's investment vehicle Financiere de la Seigneurie took a 25% stake in May 2019 and rose to majority control (about 65%, later ~99%); Lemaitre became club president.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/RC_Toulon", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "RC Vannes", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "SASP RC Vannes Sud Bretagne (founding shareholder group)", "ownerKey": "sasp-rc-vannes-sud-bretagne", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Directoire and Conseil de surveillance structure; shares split among founding shareholders (exact percentages not disclosed)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Olivier Cloarec (président du Directoire), Frédéric Pouliquen (président du Conseil de surveillance), Vincent Brigand (representative of the founding shareholders)", "minority": null, "note": "The club's own organigramme names Olivier Cloarec and Frédéric Pouliquen as heading the Directoire and Conseil de surveillance respectively, and confirms a group of 'actionnaires fondateurs' (founding shareholders) behind the SASP.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.rugbyclubvannes.bzh/organigramme-sasp/", "sourceDate": "2026-04-09" }, { "team": "Racing 92", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Jacky Lorenzetti", "ownerKey": "jacky-lorenzetti", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner/chairman", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Real-estate entrepreneur (Foncia) Jacky Lorenzetti has controlled the club since taking over in 2006.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racing_92", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Section Paloise", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Section Paloise association (SASP board-governed)", "ownerKey": "members-section-paloise", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": null, "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "The professional arm is a SASP led by a board of directors under president Bernard Pontneau, with the amateur association retaining governance; no single majority investor is documented.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_Paloise", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Stade Français Paris", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Hans-Peter Wild", "ownerKey": "hans-peter-wild", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner/chairman", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "German-Swiss entrepreneur Hans-Peter Wild took over the club in May 2017.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_Fran%C3%A7ais", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Stade Rochelais", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Vincent Merling (lead shareholder)", "ownerKey": "vincent-merling", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Lead shareholder among several", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owned by several shareholders; club president and coffee entrepreneur Vincent Merling, president since 2017, is described as a key shareholder rather than sole owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_Rochelais", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Stade Toulousain", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Stade Toulousain association (58% of capital)", "ownerKey": "members-stade-toulousain", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "58% of SASP capital", "stakePct": 58.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Amis du Stade toulousain (33%); other shareholders (9%)", "note": "As a SASP, capital is split 58% association, 33% 'Amis du Stade toulousain' supporters group, 9% other shareholders; Didier Lacroix is president/CEO.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stade_toulousain", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "USA Perpignan", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Francois Riviere", "ownerKey": "francois-riviere", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "68% (on taking control in 2013)", "stakePct": 68.0, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Supporter shareholders", "note": "Riviere succeeded Daniel Besson as SASP president on 12 August 2013, investing a little over EUR 1m to become majority shareholder with 68%. The current percentage may have moved since.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_sportive_arlequins_perpignanais", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Union Bordeaux Bègles", "league": "Top 14", "ownerDisplay": "Laurent Marti", "ownerKey": "laurent-marti", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "President/controlling shareholder", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Gavekal (Hong Kong investment company, ~10% stake acquired 2015)", "note": "Entrepreneur Laurent Marti has been club president since 2006/2007 and is widely described as the club's controlling figure; Gavekal bought a 10% stake in 2015.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Bordeaux_B%C3%A8gles", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Alanyaspor", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Alanyaspor (club association); chairman Hasan Çavuşoğlu", "ownerKey": "alanyaspor-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club association.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Amedspor", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Amed Sportif Faaliyetler Kulübü (club association); chairman Nahit Eren", "ownerKey": "amedspor-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Legal form not confirmed; municipality origin.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Besiktas JK", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Besiktas Jimnastik Kulubu Dernegi", "ownerKey": "besiktas-dernek", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "70.12% of the listed football company", "stakePct": 70.12, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Free float 29.88% (Borsa Istanbul: BJKAS)", "note": "Football sits in the listed Besiktas Futbol Yatirimlari Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., but the members' association holds control, as at Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://bjk.com.tr/sirketlerimiz/futbol_as_page/25", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Erzurumspor", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Erzurumspor FK (club association); chairman Ahmet Dal", "ownerKey": "erzurumspor-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Founded 2014 as the metropolitan municipality's club; current form not confirmed.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Eyüpspor", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "TMSF (Savings Deposit Insurance Fund), receivership", "ownerKey": "tmsf-turkey", "ownerType": "state", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Under TMSF receivership since owner Murat Özkaya's arrest in the betting investigation (Nov 2025).", "pendingSummary": "Club held by TMSF after the owner's arrest; a TMSF sale tender is expected", "pendingWhen": "Receivership since Nov 2025; no sale announced as of 2026-10-07", "pendingKind": "receivership", "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Fenerbahçe SK", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü (members' association)", "ownerKey": "fenerbahce-dernek", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "62.27% of Fenerbahçe Futbol A.Ş.", "stakePct": 62.27, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Free float / public (37.73%)", "note": "The Fenerbahçe association controls the listed football company Fenerbahçe Futbol A.Ş., similar in structure to Galatasaray. Club presidency has changed hands several times in 2025-2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenerbahçe_S.K._(football)", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Galatasaray SK", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Galatasaray Spor Kulübü Derneği", "ownerKey": "galatasaray-dernek", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "60.01% of the listed football company", "stakePct": 60.01, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Free float 39.99% (Borsa Istanbul: GSRAY)", "note": "Football sits in a listed company, Galatasaray Sportif A.S., but control rests with the members' association, which holds 60.01% split across two share classes. The Class A shares alone appoint 15 of the 16 board seats, so control is entrenched regardless of the free float, and the association's president is elected by its members. Turkey's first club on this board.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://news-content.foreks.com/attachments/kap/4028328d9d4a0485019d7350f59c5630.pdf", "sourceDate": "2026-02-28" }, { "team": "Gaziantep FK", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Gaziantep Futbol Kulübü A.Ş.; chairman Memik Yılmaz", "ownerKey": "gaziantep-fk-as", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Company form; shareholders not found.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Gençlerbirliği", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulübü (club association); chairman Arda Çakmak", "ownerKey": "genclerbirligi-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Club association.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Göztepe AS", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Sport Republic (Dragan Solak)", "ownerKey": "sport-republic", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Sport Republic bought 70% in Aug 2022 (price undisclosed); also owns Southampton.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Istanbul Basaksehir FK", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "İstanbul Başakşehir FK (company); chairman Göksel Gümüşdağ", "ownerKey": "istanbul-basaksehir-fk", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Shareholders not found; founded as the Istanbul municipality club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Kasımpaşa SK", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Kazancı Holding", "ownerKey": "kazanci-holding", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Bought from TMSF in Feb 2026 (price undisclosed).", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Kocaelispor", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Kocaelispor Kulübü (club association); 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chairman Ali Zeki Saruhan", "ownerKey": "caykur-rizespor-association", "ownerType": "members' association", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Çaykur (state tea enterprise) is title sponsor, not owner.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Çorum FK", "league": "Turkey", "ownerDisplay": "Savaş Balçık", "ownerKey": "savas-balcik", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Holds all shares since Aug 2025.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.transfermarkt.com/super-lig/startseite/wettbewerb/TR1", "sourceDate": "2026-10-07" }, { "team": "Sharks (rugby union)", "league": "URC", "ownerDisplay": "MVM Holdings (Marco Masotti-led consortium, 51%)", "ownerKey": "mvm-holdings", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "51%", "stakePct": 51.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union and SuperSport International, 49% between them", "note": "MVM Holdings, a US-led consortium headed by Marco Masotti (members include Vincent Mai, Marc Lasry, Doug Cifu, Robert Haswell, Dominic Silvester and Michael Yormark), bought 51% in January 2021, the first foreign ownership of a South African rugby franchise. No later change to the stake was found in 2025-26 reporting.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-01-07-bok-captain-kolisi-set-to-be-a-shark-after-americans-landmark-acquisition/", "sourceDate": "2026-10-11" }, { "team": "Atlanta United", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Arthur M. Blank (AMB Sports & Entertainment)", "ownerKey": "amb-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "AMBSE also owns the Atlanta Falcons and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, holds a sub-10% stake in Aberdeen FC, and has an incoming NWSL club for 2028.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://blankfamilyofbusinesses.com/company/amb-sports-entertainment/", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Austin FC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Anthony Precourt (Two Oak Ventures)", "ownerKey": "anthony-precourt", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Eddie Margain (co-founder)", "minority": "Matt Hulsizer, Jenny Just, Matthew McConaughey, FirstTracks Sports Ventures", "note": "No control change; the minority group expanded in 2024-25.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.austinfc.com/club/ownership", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "CF Montréal", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Joey Saputo (Saputo family)", "ownerKey": "saputo-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Controlling owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Gabriel Gervais, president and CEO", "minority": null, "note": "Saputo family ownership since the club was founded in 1992. Joey Saputo also controls Bologna in Serie A, which is not on this board, so the portfolio shows one club rather than two. He appointed his sons to senior roles in Nov 2024, which reads as succession rather than sale.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Charlotte FC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "David Tepper (Tepper Sports & Entertainment)", "ownerKey": "tepper-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "TSE also owns the Carolina Panthers and Bank of America Stadium.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/front-office/", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Chicago Fire", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Joe Mansueto", "ownerKey": "joe-mansueto", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Sole owner since Sep 2019. Mansueto is founder and chairman of Morningstar. Broke ground on a privately funded stadium at The 78 in 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.chicagofirefc.com/club/staff/mansueto", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Colorado Rapids", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Kroenke Sports & Entertainment", "ownerKey": "kroenke-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner and chairman", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Josh Kroenke, vice chairman", "minority": null, "note": "Held since 2004. The Rapids take the Kroenke portfolio on this board to five clubs across four codes and two countries: the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Rams and Arsenal.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Columbus Crew", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Dee and Jimmy Haslam (Haslam Sports Group)", "ownerKey": "haslam-sports-group", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority (~40%)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Nationwide (37%), Edwards family", "note": "Nationwide completed its purchase on 25 Jun 2026; the company did not disclose terms, and Sportico reported 37% at a ~$900m valuation (30% from the Haslams, 7% from the Edwards family). The Haslams retain control at about 40%. HSG also owns the Cleveland Browns and a minority stake in the Milwaukee Bucks.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://news.nationwide.com/nationwide-joins-columbus-crew-ownership-group/", "sourceDate": "2026-06-25" }, { "team": "DC United", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan", "ownerKey": "levien-kaplan", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Co-chairmen", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Mark Ingram II, Yo Gotti, Devin Talbott", "note": "Correction to older cross-holding lists: Levien and Kaplan sold their 74.95% of Swansea City in 2024, so the DC United to Swansea link no longer exists.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.dcunited.com/club/bio/levien", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "FC Cincinnati", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Carl H. Lindner III", "ownerKey": "lindner-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Meg Whitman, Griff Harsh, Scott Farmer, George Joseph", "minority": null, "note": "Lindner is co-CEO of American Financial Group. No control change 2024-26.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.fccincinnati.com/club/front-office", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "FC Dallas", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Hunt Sports Group (Hunt family)", "ownerKey": "hunt-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Controlling owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Continuous Hunt family ownership since the club was founded as the Dallas Burn in 1996, under the same family enterprise as the Kansas City Chiefs. Lamar Hunt was a founding investor in MLS itself.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Houston Dynamo", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Ted Segal", "ownerKey": "ted-segal", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Tim Howard (joined Jul 2024)", "note": "Bought control in Jun 2021 for about $400m and bought out the remaining minority partners in Aug 2022. The group also owns the NWSL Houston Dash.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Dynamo_FC", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Inter Miami CF", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Jorge Mas", "ownerKey": "mas-brothers", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Jose Mas, David Beckham", "minority": "Ares Management (preferred equity, non-controlling)", "note": "The Mas brothers and Beckham bought out Marcelo Claure and Masayoshi Son in Sep 2021, funded by a $150m Ares preferred-equity investment. Jorge Mas is Managing Owner and CEO.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.intermiamicf.com/club/ownership", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Los Angeles FC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Bennett Rosenthal and Brandon Beck", "ownerKey": "lafc-consortium", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Lead managing owners", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Carlos Vela, Larry Berg (divesting)", "note": "Joe Tsai sold his stake at a ~$1.25B valuation in Mar 2026 and Carlos Vela joined as an owner. Larry Berg, previously co-managing owner, was named MLS Commissioner on 3 Aug 2026 and must divest.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/larry-berg-named-next-mls-commissioner", "sourceDate": "2026-08-03" }, { "team": "Los Angeles Galaxy", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Philip Anschutz (AEG)", "ownerKey": "anschutz-aeg", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "AEG also owns the LA Kings, the Ontario Reign, Eisbaren Berlin and about 23.5% of Hammarby IF. The 2012 sale process was abandoned in Mar 2013.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anschutz_Entertainment_Group", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Minnesota United", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Bill McGuire", "ownerKey": "bill-mcguire", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Jim Pohlad (Minnesota Twins), Glen Taylor, Wendy Carlson Nelson", "note": "McGuire is the former UnitedHealth Group CEO.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_United_FC", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Nashville SC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "John R. Ingram", "ownerKey": "john-ingram", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Wilf family (Minnesota Vikings), Turner family, Reese Witherspoon, Derrick Henry, Justin Ishbia, the Antetokounmpo brothers", "note": "Ingram chairs Ingram Industries and Ingram Content Group.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_SC", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "New England Revolution", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Robert Kraft (The Kraft Group)", "ownerKey": "kraft-group", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Investor-operator", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Founding investor-operator since MLS launched in 1996, held through the same family company as the New England Patriots. The live project is a soccer-specific stadium in Everett rather than anything to do with control.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "New York City FC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "City Football Group", "ownerKey": "city-football-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "80%", "stakePct": 80.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Marcelo Claure (10%), Yankee Global Enterprises (10%)", "note": "Claure bought 10% at a ~$1.5B valuation on 17 Sep 2024. CFG itself is 81% Abu Dhabi United Group, 18% Silver Lake. Yankee Global is the Steinbrenner family vehicle that owns the New York Yankees.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2024/marcelo-claure-nycfc-stadium-valuation-1234797602/", "sourceDate": "2024-09-17" }, { "team": "New York Red Bulls", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Red Bull GmbH", "ownerKey": "red-bull", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owner since 9 Mar 2006. Red Bull GmbH is 51% the Chalerm Yoovidhya family and 49% Mark Mateschitz. The group also holds RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, Bragantino, RB Omiya Ardija, and minority stakes in Leeds United and Paris FC.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull_GmbH", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Orlando City SC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Wilf family", "ownerKey": "wilf-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority owners", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Mark Wilf, chairman; Zygi and Lenny Wilf, managing partners", "minority": null, "note": "Bought with the Orlando Pride and the stadium from Flavio Augusto da Silva in Jul 2021. Same family as the Minnesota Vikings.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/wilf-family-completes-purchase-of-orlando-city-soccer-club-and-orlando-pride", "sourceDate": "2021-07-21" }, { "team": "Philadelphia Union", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Jay Sugarman (Keystone Sports & Entertainment)", "ownerKey": "jay-sugarman", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Richard Leibovitch, Richie Graham, Buccini brothers, Kevin Durant (~5%)", "note": "Sugarman is chairman and CEO of iStar/Safehold.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/club/bio/sugarman", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Portland Timbers", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Merritt Paulson (Peregrine Sports)", "ownerKey": "merritt-paulson", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Henry Paulson", "minority": null, "note": "No control change 2024-26. The Timbers were NOT part of the Trail Blazers sale: the Blazers came from the Paul G. Allen estate. Paulson sold NWSL's Portland Thorns to RAJ Sports in Jan 2024.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.timbers.com/club/front-office/merritt-paulson", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Real Salt Lake", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Miller Sports + Entertainment (Larry H. Miller family)", "ownerKey": "miller-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Controlling interest", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "David Blitzer, reduced", "note": "NOT a Utah Jazz stablemate any more, which is the trap here. RSL and the Utah Royals were sold for about $600m in Apr 2025 by David Blitzer and Ryan Smith's Smith Entertainment Group to the Miller family, who had themselves sold the Jazz to Smith in 2020. The two Utah portfolios swapped rather than merged.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sltrib.com/sports/rsl/2025/04/18/larry-h-miller-family-buys-real/", "sourceDate": "2025-04-18" }, { "team": "San Diego FC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Sir Mohamed Mansour (Man Capital / Mansour Group)", "ownerKey": "mansour-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Majority (splits not disclosed)", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation (Cody Martinez, vice chairman)", "minority": "Manny Machado, Brad Termini, Juan Mata, Issa Rae, Tems", "note": "Expansion club, debuted 2025 on a $500m fee. The first Native American tribal ownership in global football. The Mansour-controlled Right to Dream Group also owns FC Nordsjaelland.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sandiegofc.com/club/ownership", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "San Jose Earthquakes", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "John J. Fisher", "ownerKey": "john-fisher", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "SALE PROCESS ACTIVE. Fisher announced a process to sell controlling interest with Moelis running it; no buyer or MLS approval had been announced when this data was compiled. Fisher also controls the MLB Athletics.", "pendingSummary": "No buyer named; Moelis running the process for John Fisher's controlling interest", "pendingWhen": "Open, no MLS approval announced", "pendingKind": "control sale", "sourceUrl": "https://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/san-jose-earthquakes-announce-start-of-sales-process-for-the-club", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Seattle Sounders FC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Adrian Hanauer", "ownerKey": "adrian-hanauer", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Paul G. Allen estate (~25%, for sale), Drew Carey, Russell Wilson, Ciara, Satya Nadella, Macklemore", "note": "The club launched a minority capital raise with Moelis in Oct 2025 with no closing confirmed. The Allen estate's ~25% remains for sale, separate from the Blazers and Seahawks disposals.", "pendingSummary": "Minority capital raise via Moelis; the Paul G. Allen estate's ~25% also for sale", "pendingWhen": "No closing confirmed", "pendingKind": "minority sale", "sourceUrl": "https://www.soundersfc.com/club/ownership/new-sounders-fc-partners", "sourceDate": "2026-07-15" }, { "team": "Sporting Kansas City", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Peter Mallouk", "ownerKey": "peter-mallouk", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "~80%", "stakePct": 80.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Illig family (~10%, runs the club day to day and holds the governor seat)", "minority": "Patrick Mahomes", "note": "CONTROL CHANGED Jan 2026: Mallouk bought about 71% from the Illig family and other OnGoal partners at a ~$700m enterprise value, an MLS record for a majority sale. Note the nuance that the Illigs retain the governor and alternate-governor seats. Mallouk also holds a minority stake in the Kansas City Royals.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2026/01/16/sporting-kansas-city-is-being-sold-for-roughly-700-million-an-mls-record/", "sourceDate": "2026-01-16" }, { "team": "St. Louis City SC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Carolyn Kindle (Taylor family)", "ownerKey": "taylor-kavanaugh-families", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": "Kavanaugh family (World Wide Technology)", "minority": null, "note": "The Taylor family owns Enterprise Mobility. The first majority female-owned MLS club. Kindle separately joined the St. Louis Blues ownership group.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.stlcitysc.com/about/", "sourceDate": "2026-08-11" }, { "team": "Toronto FC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Rogers Communications (via MLSE)", "ownerKey": "rogers-communications", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "100% of MLSE", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Listed under the United States on the valuations board because MLS is a US league; the club is Canadian. Rogers closed the Bell buyout on 2 Jul 2025 and on 1 Oct 2026 completed the purchase of Kilmer Sports' remaining 25% for C$4.35B, taking it to 100% of MLSE (Rogers release; Global News, The Globe and Mail). MLSE also owns the Maple Leafs, Raptors and Argonauts.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://about.rogers.com/news/rogers-completes-acquisition-of-maple-leaf-sports-entertainment", "sourceDate": "2026-10-01" }, { "team": "Vancouver Whitecaps FC", "league": "United States", "ownerDisplay": "Greg Kerfoot-led group (Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett, Steve Nash)", "ownerKey": "kerfoot-group", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Controlling group", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "SALE PROCESS LIVE, NOTHING SIGNED. The owners put the club up for sale in Dec 2024, partly for estate-planning reasons, with Goldman Sachs engaged. The only public offer to emerge, disclosed around 1 May 2026, comes from a group led by Grant Gustavson and proposes relocating the club to Las Vegas. MLS has approved nothing and Canadian officials are pressing to keep the team. Recorded here under the current owners because they still hold control.", "pendingSummary": "Grant Gustavson-led group has bid for the club and would move it to Las Vegas", "pendingWhen": "No MLS decision; the league says it will evaluate all options", "pendingKind": "control sale and relocation", "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2026/grant-gustavson-mls-whitecaps-las-vegas-bid-group-1234891600/", "sourceDate": "2026-05-01" }, { "team": "Atlanta Dream", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Larry Gottesdiener, Suzanne Abair and Renee Montgomery", "ownerKey": "gottesdiener-abair-montgomery", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Three-member investor group approved to purchase the team, completed 26 February 2021.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Dream", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Chicago Sky", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Michael J. Alter and Nadia Rawlinson", "ownerKey": "alter-rawlinson", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Principal owner / co-owner-chairman", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Harvey Alter; John Rogers", "note": "Michael J. Alter is principal owner and Nadia Rawlinson is co-owner and chairman, current as of 2023-present.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Sky", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Connecticut Sun", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Tilman Fertitta", "ownerKey": "tilman-fertitta", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "100%", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Fertitta (also controlling owner of the Houston Rockets) agreed to buy the Sun for a WNBA-record ~$300m in Mar 2026; the team relocates to Houston for the 2027 season pending league approval steps.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.sportspro.com/news/finance-investment/connecticut-sun-sale-houston-relocation-fertitta-family-march-2026/", "sourceDate": "2026-03-30" }, { "team": "Dallas Wings", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Bill Cameron", "ownerKey": "bill-cameron", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Chairman and majority owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Greg Bibb, CEO and managing partner", "minority": null, "note": "A broad local partnership with no men's-league parent, in control since the franchise moved from Tulsa in 2015. The 2026 story is the move from Arlington to downtown Dallas, which is a metro-boundary change rather than an ownership one.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Golden State Valkyries", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Joe Lacob and Peter Guber", "ownerKey": "lacob-guber", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Controlling owners", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Expansion franchise awarded to the Golden State Warriors ownership group in Oct 2023 for a $50m fee, first played in 2025. Shares Chase Center and the Warriors' back office, and is the most valuable club in the league at its first time of asking.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Indiana Fever", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Herbert Simon (Pacers Sports & Entertainment)", "ownerKey": "simon-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Majority owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Steven Rales, about 20% of Pacers Sports & Entertainment", "note": "Simon has owned the Fever since the franchise was founded in 2000, under the same Pacers Sports & Entertainment umbrella as the Indiana Pacers.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Las Vegas Aces", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Davis", "ownerKey": "mark-davis", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Majority owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Tom Brady, approved 2023", "note": "Davis bought the Aces from MGM Resorts, approved unanimously by the WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors in Feb 2021. Same control person as the Las Vegas Raiders, which makes Las Vegas one of the few metros where one owner holds two codes.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-approves-sale-of-the-las-vegas-aces-to-mark-davis", "sourceDate": "2021-02-12" }, { "team": "Los Angeles Sparks", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Mark Walter", "ownerKey": "mark-walter", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Controlling owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": "Magic Johnson, Stan Kasten, Todd Boehly, Eric Holoman", "minority": null, "note": "Walter's group has held the Sparks since 2014, long before the Dodgers-adjacent purchases that made the name familiar. The Sparks are explicitly NOT part of the Lakers sale agreed on 12 Aug 2026, so this row stays with Walter while the Lakers row sits on the watchlist.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Minnesota Lynx", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez", "ownerKey": "lore-rodriguez", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Controlling owners", "stakePct": 100.0, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Michael Bloomberg, Eric Schmidt", "note": "The Lynx were part of the Timberwolves package, not a separate deal. The NBA Board of Governors approved the $1.5bn sale unanimously in Jun 2025 after Glen Taylor declined to appeal the arbitration ruling, and the buyers took the whole thing rather than the 80% originally planned. Rodriguez is Lynx governor. SALE PENDING: on 21 Aug 2026 Lore agreed to sell his controlling stake to Marc Stad of Dragoneer at a $4.5B valuation for both franchises, with Lore staying on as a limited partner and Rodriguez increasing his equity to become Co-Chairman. Elisa Stad is the designated Timberwolves governor; Rodriguez remains Lynx governor. The NBA Board of Governors meets 14-15 Sep 2026 in New York, earlier reports having said 15-16 Sep; agenda previews published on 11 Sep did not list the sale, and the deal is not approved until the board votes. As of 18 Sep 2026, no NBA release or official recap of the 14-15 Sep Board of Governors meeting mentions the Stad sale; it is presumed still pending.", "pendingSummary": "Marc Stad (Dragoneer) buying control from Marc Lore, $4.5bn valuation", "pendingWhen": "NBA Board of Governors meets 14-15 Sep 2026; the sale was not listed in agenda previews", "pendingKind": "control sale", "sourceUrl": "https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49681800/sources-stad-reaches-deal-controlling-stake-t-wolves-lynx", "sourceDate": "2026-08-21" }, { "team": "New York Liberty", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai (BSE Global)", "ownerKey": "joe-tsai", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Controlling owners", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Bought in Jan 2019 and held through BSE Global alongside the Brooklyn Nets. Minority stakes were sold to outside investors in May 2025 at a valuation near $450m without changing control. The couple announced a divorce in Jul 2026 and stated it would not affect ownership of either franchise.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Phoenix Mercury", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Mat Ishbia and Justin Ishbia", "ownerKey": "ishbia-brothers", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Controlling owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Acquired with the Phoenix Suns in the same transaction, approved by the NBA Board of Governors in Feb 2023 after Robert Sarver was forced to sell.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://www.nba.com/suns/news/mat-ishbia-assumes-controlling-ownership-interest-of-phoenix-suns-and-phoenix-mercury", "sourceDate": "2023-02-07" }, { "team": "Portland Fire", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal (RAJ Sports)", "ownerKey": "raj-sports", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Franchise officially awarded 18 September 2024; owned by Lisa Bhathal Merage (controlling owner/WNBA Governor) and Alex Bhathal (Alternate Governor) via RAJ Sports, who also own the Portland Thorns.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_Fire", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Seattle Storm", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Force 10 Hoops (Ginny Gilder, Lisa Brummel, Dawn Trudeau)", "ownerKey": "force-10-hoops", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Controlling group", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Sue Bird, joined 2024; Bobby Wagner, joined Jul 2025", "note": "One of the few clubs on this board with no men's-league parent. The same three principals have held control since buying the team out of Clay Bennett's hands in Jan 2008 for $10m, which against a 2026 valuation of $425m is the best return on this board.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": null, "sourceDate": null }, { "team": "Toronto Tempo", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Larry Tanenbaum (Kilmer Sports Ventures)-led group", "ownerKey": "tanenbaum-kilmer-sports-ventures", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Lead owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": "Serena Williams; Lilly Singh; Sukhinder Singh Cassidy; Geoff Molson; France Margaret Belanger; Masai Ujiri; Kyle Lowry; Ayahna Cornish-Lowry", "note": "Larry Tanenbaum's Kilmer Sports Ventures secured the expansion franchise for a $50 million fee in May 2024; Serena Williams joined 3 March 2025, Lilly Singh and Sukhinder Singh Cassidy joined May 2025, Geoff Molson and France Margaret Belanger joined 23 September 2025, Masai Ujiri joined March 2026, Kyle Lowry and Ayahna Cornish-Lowry joined 7 July 2026.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Tempo", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Washington Mystics", "league": "WNBA", "ownerDisplay": "Monumental Sports & Entertainment (Ted Leonsis)", "ownerKey": "ted-leonsis-monumental", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Ted Leonsis acquired the team in 2005; Monumental Sports & Entertainment has owned it since.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Mystics", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Arsenal Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Kroenke Sports & Entertainment", "ownerKey": "kroenke-sports-entertainment", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Arsenal Women FC is owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, the same entity (Stan and Josh Kroenke) that owns Arsenal FC men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_W.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Aston Villa Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens (V Sports)", "ownerKey": "v-sports", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Aston Villa Women is part of Aston Villa FC, owned by V Sports (Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens), the same ownership as the men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Villa_F.C._Women", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Birmingham City Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Knighthead Capital Management (Tom Wagner)", "ownerKey": "knighthead-tom-wagner", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Birmingham City Women became fully integrated into Birmingham City FC in November 2016; the women's club infobox lists Tom Wagner as chairman, matching Birmingham City men's club ownership via Knighthead Capital Management / Shelby Companies Limited.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_City_W.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Brighton & Hove Albion Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Tony Bloom", "ownerKey": "tony-bloom", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Brighton & Hove Albion Women is part of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, owned by Tony Bloom, the same ownership as the men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton_%26_Hove_Albion_W.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Charlton Athletic Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Global Football Partners", "ownerKey": "global-football-partners-charlton", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owned with the men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlton_Athletic_W.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" }, { "team": "Chelsea Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Clearlake Capital Group", "ownerKey": "clearlake-capital", "ownerType": "fund", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Chelsea FC Women is part of Chelsea FC, owned by the Clearlake Capital/Todd Boehly-led consortium, the same ownership as the men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C._Women", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Crystal Palace Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Woody Johnson (largest shareholder)", "ownerKey": "woody-johnson", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Largest shareholder", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Crystal Palace Women is part of Crystal Palace FC, whose largest shareholder is Woody Johnson, the same ownership as the men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Palace_F.C._Women", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Everton Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Dan Friedkin (The Friedkin Group)", "ownerKey": "friedkin-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Everton Women is part of Everton FC, owned by The Friedkin Group, the same ownership as the men's club. On 9 Oct 2026 TFG said it is exploring new investment in Everton, including a potential sale of a controlling interest; nothing agreed.", "pendingSummary": "Follows the men's club: TFG exploring a potential sale of a controlling interest in Everton", "pendingWhen": "Exploratory since 9 Oct 2026, no buyer named", "pendingKind": "control sale", "sourceUrl": "https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/ap-top-news/2026/10/09/everton-up-for-sale-after-us-owner-says-it-is-exploring-investment-options", "sourceDate": "2026-10-09" }, { "team": "Liverpool Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Fenway Sports Group (John W. Henry)", "ownerKey": "fenway-sports-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Liverpool Women is part of Liverpool FC, owned by Fenway Sports Group, the same ownership as the men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C._Women", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "London City Lionesses", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Michele Kang (Kynisca Sports International)", "ownerKey": "michele-kang", "ownerType": "individual", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "sourced", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Michele Kang bought the club from the Culligan family on 15 December 2023 for an undisclosed price; she operates it, along with Washington Spirit and OL Lyonnes, under Kynisca Sports International Ltd, launched 27 July 2024.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_City_Lionesses", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Manchester City Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "City Football Group (Abu Dhabi United Group, Sheikh Mansour)", "ownerKey": "city-football-group", "ownerType": "corporate", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Manchester City Women is part of Manchester City FC, owned by City Football Group, the same ownership as the men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_City_W.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Manchester United Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Glazer family", "ownerKey": "glazer-family", "ownerType": "family", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": "INEOS (Jim Ratcliffe) holds a minority stake with football-operations control", "note": "Manchester United Women is part of Manchester United FC; the Glazer family remains majority owner alongside INEOS's minority stake, matching the men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_W.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "Tottenham Hotspur Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "Joe Lewis family trust (ENIC)", "ownerKey": "enic-lewis-family", "ownerType": "trust", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "cross-checked", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Tottenham Hotspur Women is part of Tottenham Hotspur FC, owned by ENIC (the Joe Lewis family trust), the same ownership as the men's club.", "pendingSummary": null, "pendingWhen": null, "pendingKind": null, "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham_Hotspur_W.F.C.", "sourceDate": "2026-09-24" }, { "team": "West Ham United Women", "league": "WSL", "ownerDisplay": "No majority holder; David Sullivan largest shareholder", "ownerKey": "west-ham-contested", "ownerType": "consortium", "stakeLabel": "Owner", "stakePct": null, "confidence": "contested", "coControllers": null, "minority": null, "note": "Owned by West Ham United; Kretinsky ~46%, Sullivan ~40% after pre-empting the Gold sale (Aug 2026).", "pendingSummary": "Kretinsky (1890s Holdings) agreed to buy shares taking him to ~46% and single largest shareholder; Staveley purchase blocked in pre-emption", "pendingWhen": "Agreement confirmed by the club 3 Sep 2026; completion reported for end of September but not announced as of 5 Oct 2026", "pendingKind": "contested control", "sourceUrl": "https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/13569061/west-ham-vanessa-gold-agrees-to-sell-stake-in-championship-club-to-former-newcastle-co-owner-amanda-staveley-led-consortium", "sourceDate": "2026-10-06" } ] }