Stan Kroenke
Photo: Fox Sports, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Stan Kroenke Net Worth

Sports team owner and developer
BillionaireBusiness
Estimated net worth
$27.6B
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026.

Stan Kroenke’s net worth over time

$8.7B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 estimate, 2019$8.7B2019$10B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 estimate, 2020$10B2020$8.2B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 estimate, 2021$8.2B2021$10.7B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 estimate, 2022$10.7B2022$12.9B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 estimate, 2023$12.9B2023$16.2B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 estimate, 2024$16.2B2024$18B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 estimate, 2025$18B2025$22.2B: Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 estimate, 2026$22.2B2026$27.6B: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate, Oct 2026. Forbes real-time estimate$27.6BOct 2026

Only dates with a published estimate are shown. Nothing is filled in between. Tap or hover a bar to see the source.

See the numbers as a table
DateEstimateSource
2019$8.7 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2019
2020$10 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2020
2021$8.2 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2021
2022$10.7 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2022
2023$12.9 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2023
2024$16.2 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2024
2025$18 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2025
2026$22.2 billionForbes World's Billionaires List 2026
Oct 2026$27.6 billionForbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate

Where the money comes from

Sportsreal estate

These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.

Stan Kroenke’s fortune in real-life terms

421,915 years
for the median full-time U.S. worker to earn this much, spending nothing
127,719×
the net worth of the typical U.S. family
3.0%
of Elon Musk's fortune, the biggest on Net Worth Lookup

Based on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).

How do you compare to Stan Kroenke? New

Type your yearly income and see how you stack up. It runs in your browser: nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere.

Full comparison + share card →

Stan Kroenke has an estimated net worth of $27.6 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Stan Kroenke profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is up from $8.7 billion in 2019.

Stan Kroenke is an American business owner known for sports and real estate. He built much of his profile through Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, the company behind teams and venues in the United States and the U.K. His holdings include Arsenal F.C., Arsenal W.F.C., the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado Rapids, and the Colorado Mammoth. He also owns Ball Arena in Denver and co-owns Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

His wealth comes from 2 main lanes. One is property. He founded the Kroenke Group in 1983 and later started THF Realty in 1991, building shopping centers, apartment buildings, and suburban projects. Forbes says he owns some 60 million square feet of real estate, much of it near Walmart stores. The other lane is sports. He expanded that side by buying major teams, building venues, and launching Altitude and TicketHorse through his sports company.

How Stan Kroenke built his fortune

Kroenke made his name first in development. The Kroenke Group grew from real estate projects that included shopping centers and apartment buildings. THF Realty, which he founded in St. Louis in 1991, focused on suburban development. Forbes describes him as a real estate and sports mogul with an international portfolio. A big part of that base is retail property. Forbes says much of his space is in shopping plazas near Walmart stores.

Sports became the other major engine. In 1999, he founded Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. He became full owner of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche in 2000, then added the Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Rapids in 2004. He took full control of the Rams in 2010 and moved the team back to California in 2016. His group also owns Arsenal in the U.K. Forbes also says he is a major landowner with about 2.7 million acres across the U.S. and Canada.

Forbes wealth estimate

Forbes says Kroenke is self-made, with wealth tied to sports and real estate. Its latest estimate puts him at $27.6 billion on the real-time tracker in October 2026. That fits the shape of his business: team ownership, commercial property, and a huge land portfolio. His holdings span the U.S. and the U.K., and they include leagues, venues, media, ticketing, and development projects under the same wider business umbrella.

The Forbes estimates in recent years show a sharp climb, though not in a straight line. Forbes placed him at $8.7 billion in 2019, then $10 billion in 2020, before a dip to $8.2 billion in 2021. After that, the number rose to $10.7 billion in 2022, $12.9 billion in 2023, $16.2 billion in 2024, $18 billion in 2025, and $22.2 billion in 2026. Forbes ties his wealth to sports and real estate.

Career and money timeline

  1. 1983

    He founded the Kroenke Group, a real estate development firm.

  2. 1991

    He started THF Realty in St. Louis.

  3. 1999

    He founded Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

  4. 2000

    He became full owner of the Nuggets and Avalanche.

  5. 2004

    He added the Colorado Mammoth and Colorado Rapids.

  6. 2010

    He became full owner of the Rams.

  7. 2016

    He moved the Rams back to California from St. Louis.

Stan Kroenke net worth FAQ

What is Stan Kroenke's net worth?

Stan Kroenke's net worth is an estimated $27.6 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Stan Kroenke profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.

How did Stan Kroenke get so rich?

The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Sports, real estate.

Is Stan Kroenke a billionaire?

Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates Stan Kroenke is worth $27.6 billion.

How has Stan Kroenke's net worth changed?

The earliest published estimate we track is $8.7 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $27.6 billion (October 20, 2026).

What businesses made Stan Kroenke rich?

His money comes mainly from real estate and sports. Forbes says he owns about 60 million square feet of property, and his team holdings stretch across several leagues.

Which teams are part of Stan Kroenke's sports empire?

His holdings include the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth, Arsenal F.C., and Arsenal W.F.C.