Stan Kroenke is one of the top businessmen in the US, owning multiple sports teams. Born in Mora, Missouri in 1947, Kroenke was not around a major population. His father owned a lumber company, where Kroenke would work as a sweeper. Stan’s personal life is not always in the spotlight, as the businessman does not indulge in a lot of interviews. Starting his business career, Kroenke wasn’t around any sports teams at first. He founded a real estate development firm in the early 1980s.
The firm went on to build several infrastructures, including apartments and shopping centers. Other than that, Kroenke also owns large working ranches which span more than 800,000 acres.
His involvement in owning sports teams started back in 1999 when Stan founded Kroenke Sports and Entertainment. Stan owns the Ball Arena which is home to three of his sports teams. Over the years, Kroenke has built his empire around various sports teams which is worth a fortune.
How many sports teams does Stan Kroenke own?
In 2000, Stan became the full owner of the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche. Though both the teams would later be held under his wife’s name. Kroenke looked to the AFL team, Colorado Crush, as he became part owner of the franchise back in 2002.
Stan did not stop there, two years later in 2004, he purchased the NLL (National Lacrosse League) team Colorado Mammoth and the Colorado Rapids of the MLS (Major League Soccer). At this point, Stan did not have an NFL team under his name. In 1995, Kroenke purchased a 30% share of the Los Angeles Rams.
Fast forward to 2010, Stan became the full owner of the Rams. This was followed by a few complications, as Stan already had quite a lot of major league teams under his name. Stan also owns teams in Europe. In 2008, Kroenke joined the board of directors of Premier League’s Arsenal FC and Arsenal WFC of the WSL. Stan’s sports empire is worth around $12.9 billion, as reported by Forbes. The list shows all the sports teams owned by Stan.
- Denver Nuggets (NBA)
- Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
- Arsenal FC (Premier League)
- Arsenal W.F.C (WSL)
- Los Angeles Rams (NFL)
- Colorado Mammoth (NLL)
- Colorado Rapids (MLS)
Kroenke also owns two Esports teams, including the Los Angeles Gladiators of the Overwatch League and the Los Angeles Guerrillas of the Call of Duty League. Kroenke’s Rams have earned him two Super Bowl titles. The Avalanche have also won two Stanley Cups under his ownership.
His NLL team, Colorado Mammoths has also given him two titles. Whereas Stan’s Colorado Rapids won their last in 2010. The latest award to his accolades is the 2023 NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets.