FULL LIST: Top 20 richest US sports team owners in 2026
See the full list of America’s 20 richest sports team owners for 2026, according to Forbes. Steve Ballmer of the LA Clippers tops the list at $156bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/2244206-2/
Forbes has released its 2026 ranking of the 20 wealthiest U.S. sports team owners. At the top is Microsoft co-founder Steve Ballmer, with a net worth of $156 billion. The Los Angeles Clippers, which Ballmer owns, have seen their value soar to $7.5 billion, nearly quadrupling since Ballmer acquired them in 2014.
Rob Walton, heir to the Walmart fortune, ranks second with a net worth of $132 billion. He owns the Denver Broncos, and his team has also experienced significant growth in value. Henry Samueli, semiconductor magnate, holds the third spot with a $33.8 billion fortune, having invested in the Anaheim Ducks.
The top 20 list also includes notable owners like Miriam Adelson, David Tepper, and Stan Kroenke, who lead sports teams in Dallas, New York, and Colorado respectively. The list showcases a diverse range of industries represented, from technology (Ballmer, Tepper) to retail (Tilman Fertitta), finance (Stan Kroenke), and more.
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