Current Owner and Purchase Details
The owner of the Rams is Stan Kroenke, a U.S. billionaire with a net worth estimated at over $10 billion by Forbes. He acquired the team in 2010 for a then-record $1.45 billion, buying out the minority stakes of the McCourt family and other partners. Kroenke also owns the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche through Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. The transaction made him one of the most prominent figures in NFL ownership circles.
Kroenke exercised his option to buy the remaining 30% stake in the franchise in 2010, gaining full control. The deal was structured to avoid a league-wide vote because it fell below the threshold requiring owner approval. He later moved the franchise from St. Louis back to Los Angeles in 2016, a decision that reshaped the NFL's media market landscape. The move was finalized after he secured public funding for a new stadium in Inglewood.
Business Structure and Real Estate Empire
Kroenke's ownership is managed through Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which operates the team, the arena, and the surrounding development. The company also controls the Los Angeles Rams' stadium, SoFi Stadium, a $5.5 billion facility shared with the Los Angeles Chargers. The stadium is one of the most expensive sports venues ever built and hosts major events like the Super Bowl and college football championships.
The Rams' ownership structure is fully integrated with Kroenke's broader real estate and sports portfolio. His company manages the land around the stadium, including a mixed-use development called Hollywood Park. The project includes retail, residential, and office space, generating revenue streams beyond game-day operations. This model gives the Rams a unique financial advantage compared to franchises relying solely on league revenue sharing.
League Standing and Recent Performance
The Rams are valued at approximately $7.1 billion as of the latest Forbes NFL valuations, ranking them among the top 10 most valuable franchises in the league. The team won Super Bowl LVI in 2022, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in front of a home crowd at SoFi Stadium. That victory marked the franchise's second Super Bowl title and its first since relocating to Los Angeles.
Under Kroenke's ownership, the Rams have consistently remained competitive in the NFC West division. The team's payroll and roster investments reflect a strategy built around sustained contention rather than short-term rebuilds. The franchise's media rights deals and local revenue are bolstered by its position in the Los Angeles market, the second-largest television market in the United States. For more details on the franchise's financial structure, see the Forbes NFL valuations page, and for stadium information, visit the official SoFi Stadium site.