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Forbes Names America’s Richest Sports Team Owners for 2026
Forbes made a list of the 20 richest sports team owners in America for 2026.
Together, these owners are worth about $666 billion.
Steve Ballmer was still the richest owner on the list.
He has held the top spot for 12 rankings in a row.
His wealth was estimated at $156 billion, up 2% this year.
However, Ballmer was banned from the NBA for one year.
The ban followed a salary-cap circumvention scandal involving Kawhi Leonard.
The Los Angeles Clippers must also pay $30 million and give up five future first-round draft picks.
Forbes ranked America’s 20 richest sports team owners across seven North American leagues.
The 20 owners have a combined estimated net worth of $666 billion.
Steve Ballmer remained No. 1 for the twelfth consecutive ranking.
Ballmer’s net worth rose 2% to $156 billion, despite an NBA sanction.
The Los Angeles Clippers face a $30 million fine and lose five future first-round picks.
- Who
- Forbes ranked 20 sports team owners, with Steve Ballmer remaining the wealthiest.
- What
- Forbes released its 2026 ranking of America’s richest sports team owners.
- Where
- Across seven North American sports leagues.
- When
- In 2026.
- Why
- Forbes evaluated control owners and their estimated net worths for the ranking.
Key facts
- Ranked owners
- 20
- Combined net worth
- $666 billion
- Top-ranked owner
- Steve Ballmer
- Ballmer’s ranking streak
- Twelfth consecutive time at No. 1
- Ballmer’s net worth
- $156 billion
- Annual change
- Ballmer’s net worth increased by 2%
- Clippers penalties
- $30 million fine and five future first-round draft picks lost
Sources
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