Current Owner of the Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are owned by Stan Kroenke through Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE). Kroenke acquired the Rams in a full purchase of the franchise from the previous ownership group in 2010, following the team's return to Los Angeles in 2016. The transaction was completed after NFL owners approved the move and the sale, making Kroenke the sole controlling owner of the franchise. His ownership structure is managed through a series of holding entities that consolidate control over the team, stadium operations, and related business activities.
Stan Kroenke is a U.S.-based billionaire with a portfolio spanning sports teams and real estate development. He is the chairman and controlling owner of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which oversees the Rams, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, and Arsenal FC in England. Kroenke's ownership of the Rams is part of a broader strategy of integrating sports franchises with real estate and venue development projects, particularly through the management of SoFi Stadium, where the Rams play their home games.
Rams Franchise Value and Financial Overview
Forbes estimates the Los Angeles Rams franchise value at approximately $7.1 billion as of the latest published NFL valuations, placing the team among the most valuable franchises in the league. The valuation reflects revenue from national media deals, stadium revenue, ticket sales, and licensing. The Rams consistently rank in the top ten of the Forbes NFL franchise valuations, driven by the team's market size, stadium revenue structure, and performance on the field in recent seasons.
The Rams' financial structure is managed through a combination of league-wide revenue sharing and team-specific commercial activities. National television contracts, sponsored by partners such as SoFi through the naming rights deal for the team's stadium, contribute significantly to overall revenue. The team's balance sheet and operating income are reported within the framework of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which consolidates financial results across its portfolio of sports and entertainment assets.
Stadium, Corporate Structure, and Key Dates
SoFi Stadium, the home venue of the Rams, opened in 2020 and was built as a joint venture between Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and the NFL. The stadium is located in Inglewood, California, and serves as the venue for major events including Super Bowl LVI, which the Rams hosted and won in February 2022. The stadium's naming rights and operational management are tied to Kroenke's corporate entities, with the NFL retaining a significant role in the venue's long-term strategic planning and event hosting.
The Rams' ownership and corporate structure are documented in filings with the Internal Revenue Service and the Securities and Exchange Commission when applicable to franchise transactions and debt instruments. Kroenke's acquisition of the full ownership interest in the Rams was completed after a mandatory buyout of the remaining minority ownership stake, a process that followed the initial purchase of a controlling interest in 2010. The franchise's headquarters and training facilities are located on a multi-use campus in Los Angeles that supports the team's operations and community engagement programs.