Billionaire Profile
Stanley Kroenke
Global Rank
#121

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Stanley Kroenke

CEO, Sports
UNITED STATES
Real-Time Net Worth
$22.238B
Estimated based on Sports stock value as of June 5, 2026
0% (24h)
Age
78
Source
Sports, real estate
Industry
Sports
Citizenship
UNITED STATES

Biography

Stanley Kroenke is among the world's most closely watched billionaires from UNITED STATES, with an estimated fortune of $22.2B. The bulk of Stanley Kroenke's wealth comes from Sports, real estate, closely tied to Sports. Stan Kroenke is an American billionaire businessman, real estate magnate, and sports mogul, best known for his significant ownership stake in various professional sports franchises. His primary wealth source comes from sports and real estate ventures. Born on July 29, 1947, Kroenke's career began in real estate, developing shopping centers and commercial properties. Over time, he built a vast sports empire through his company, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. As of March 25, 2026, Kroenke's net worth is estimated at $22.2 billion. His career highlights include owning the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Arsenal Football Club, showcasing his achievements in the sports industry. Kroenke is often described as a private individual, operating in the shadows, earning the nickname "Silent Stan." He is also the largest private landowner in the United States. Key career milestones include Marriage to Ann Walton (1974); Founded Kroenke Group (1983); Cofounded THF Realty (1990); Acquired Stake in St. Louis Rams (1995). This profile documents verified holdings, career milestones, and multi-year net worth history drawn from Forbes rankings, company filings where available, and our editorial methodology. Readers use it to understand how public markets, private company stakes, and major business bets shape one of the largest personal fortunes on record. Wealth estimates move with stock prices, funding rounds, and disclosed transactions—figures on this page are research estimates, not cash balances. We publish year-by-year net worth history when verified data exists, link to primary sources, and update profiles when Forbes Real-Time Billionaires or major filings change the picture materially. For investors and researchers, the most useful reading pairs the headline number with ownership structure, geography, sector exposure, and the multi-year history chart on this page—especially during volatile markets when single-day moves can shift rankings without any operational change at the underlying companies.

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Wealth Over Time

Career Milestones

  1. 1

    Marriage to Ann Walton

    Married Ann Walton, a Walmart heiress, which significantly increased his financial standing.

  2. 2

    Founded Kroenke Group

    Established a real estate development firm.

  3. 3

    Cofounded THF Realty

    Co-founded a real estate development company focused on suburban development.

  4. 4

    Acquired Stake in St. Louis Rams

    Began his journey in professional sports by acquiring a 30% stake in the NFL's St. Louis Rams.

  5. 5

    Founded Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

    Launched the holding company for his sports franchises.

  6. 6

    Acquired Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche

    Expanded his sports portfolio to include the NBA's Denver Nuggets and NHL's Colorado Avalanche.

  7. 7

    Acquired Stake in Arsenal FC

    Began investing in the English Premier League's Arsenal Football Club.

  8. 8

    Became Full Owner of St. Louis Rams

    Took full ownership of the St. Louis Rams.

  9. 9

    Relocated Rams to Los Angeles

    Moved the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles, which proved controversial.

  10. 10

    Became Sole Owner of Arsenal FC

    Assumed complete ownership of Arsenal Football Club.

  11. 11

    Won Super Bowl with Rams

    The Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI.

  12. 12

    Denver Nuggets NBA Championship

    Denver Nuggets won NBA Championship

Net Worth History

YearNet Worth
2026$22.238B
2025$22.2B
2024$22.2B
2023$21.3B
2022$10.7B
2021$10B
2020$8B

Philanthropy

Red Cross Donation

$$1M
Disaster Relief

Donated $1 million to the Red Cross organization following hurricanes that devastated coastal regions.

Controversies & Legal

2016

Relocation of the St. Louis Rams

The move of the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles sparked controversy and a lawsuit from St. Louis.

2021

European Super League Involvement

Involved in a failed effort to create a closed European Super League with Arsenal.

2022

St. Louis Settlement

Kroenke was forced to pay a significant portion ($571 million) of the NFL's settlement with St. Louis over the Rams' relocation.

2021

SoFi Stadium and Inglewood Dispute

A long-running dispute with Inglewood over SoFi Stadium development, including a lawsuit.

In-Depth Profile

Stanley Kroenke Net Worth in 2026

Stanley Kroenke's fortune reflects listed equity, private company stakes, and other assets tied to Sports, real estate. Our current estimate stands at $22.2B, updated from Forbes Real-Time Billionaires data and cross-checked against company ownership records where disclosed. Rankings can shift quickly when a core holding re-prices on public markets or a private valuation is revised after a funding round.

How Stanley Kroenke Built Their Wealth

Stanley Kroenke accumulated wealth through Sports, real estate. Sports remains the central operating company in most public estimates, meaning its valuation and Stanley Kroenke's reported ownership stake drive much of the net worth figure. Early career decisions, founding roles, and subsequent scaling of operating businesses typically explain how concentrated equity positions became a global top-tier fortune.

Portfolio and Business Context

Shareholding tables, financial history charts, and linked company profiles on this page show how Stanley Kroenke's wealth shifts with market cycles. Compare year-over-year net worth history, related billionaire profiles, and sector rankings for additional context. When multiple companies appear in the source-of-wealth field, treat each as a separate exposure: public tickers update daily, while private assets may revalue only when credible transactions or disclosures occur.

How We Research This Profile

Editors combine Forbes billionaire list data, company market capitalization, disclosed ownership where available, and historical net worth series stored in our database. We do not publish synthetic chart points—only documented years appear in financial history modules. See our methodology page for sourcing standards and the corrections page to flag material errors.

Career Milestones

1974

Marriage to Ann Walton

Married Ann Walton, a Walmart heiress, which significantly increased his financial standing.

1983

Founded Kroenke Group

Established a real estate development firm.

1990

Cofounded THF Realty

Co-founded a real estate development company focused on suburban development.

1995

Acquired Stake in St. Louis Rams

Began his journey in professional sports by acquiring a 30% stake in the NFL's St. Louis Rams.

1999

Founded Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

Launched the holding company for his sports franchises.

2000

Acquired Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche

Expanded his sports portfolio to include the NBA's Denver Nuggets and NHL's Colorado Avalanche.

2007

Acquired Stake in Arsenal FC

Began investing in the English Premier League's Arsenal Football Club.

2010

Became Full Owner of St. Louis Rams

Took full ownership of the St. Louis Rams.

2016

Relocated Rams to Los Angeles

Moved the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles, which proved controversial.

2018

Became Sole Owner of Arsenal FC

Assumed complete ownership of Arsenal Football Club.

2022

Won Super Bowl with Rams

The Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI.

2023

Denver Nuggets NBA Championship

Denver Nuggets won NBA Championship

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Disaster Relief

Red Cross Donation

$1M

Donated $1 million to the Red Cross organization following hurricanes that devastated coastal regions.

Business Philosophy & Leadership

Notable Quotes

"You have to hit the post over and over. […] The key is to just stay with it every day."

"I love the NBA; that's what eventually started me down this path."

Leadership Principles

Long-Term Vision

Focusing on long-term investments and strategic planning to build successful franchises.

Strategic Acquisitions

Acquiring minority stakes and gradually increasing ownership in sports teams.

Private Approach

Maintaining a low public profile, rarely giving interviews, and focusing on execution.

Controversies & Challenges

2016

Relocation of the St. Louis Rams

The move of the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles sparked controversy and a lawsuit from St. Louis.

2021

European Super League Involvement

Involved in a failed effort to create a closed European Super League with Arsenal.

2022

St. Louis Settlement

Kroenke was forced to pay a significant portion ($571 million) of the NFL's settlement with St. Louis over the Rams' relocation.

2021

SoFi Stadium and Inglewood Dispute

A long-running dispute with Inglewood over SoFi Stadium development, including a lawsuit.