How much is Stan Kroenke Worth? Stan Kroenke Net Worth in 2026

By the Alux Research Team. How we estimate net worth

Stan Kroenke’s net worth is estimated at $22 billion as of October 2026. Kroenke is an American real estate developer who owns the Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal, the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche through Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. The wealth comes from shopping center development, which he began in 1983, and from sports franchises and land that have grown in value, while his wife’s separate Walmart fortune is not part of our figure.

How much is Stan Kroenke worth in 2026?

We estimate Stan Kroenke’s net worth at about $22 billion. The range of published figures is enormous, from about $2.4 billion on a site that counted only what it could document, to $17.4 billion, $21.3 billion, and $24.3 billion on August 28, 2026 on a major wealth list as reported by secondary outlets, and up to $27 billion elsewhere. The sources for the highest figures are sometimes unclear, so we land in the middle of the credible range.

The building blocks are visible. His development company, THF Realty, reported a portfolio valued at over $2 billion in 2016. He owns teams in the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, MLS and the Premier League. In January 2026 he was named the largest private landowner in the United States with over 2.7 million acres. Land holdings on that scale are hard to price, which is why this stays an estimate with low confidence.

Stan Kroenke in 2026: what they have been working on

• September 1, 2026: A formal agreement was announced for Kroenke to buy the Los Angeles Angels, reported at about $4 billion and expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, pending MLB approval.
• May 2026: Arsenal won the Premier League, the club’s first title in 22 years, reported on May 19.
• January 14, 2026: Named the largest private landowner in the United States, with more than 2.7 million acres.
• 2025: Arsenal Women won the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the 2024-25 season.
• Ongoing: Kroenke Sports & Entertainment runs Ball Arena in Denver and holds stakes in SoFi Stadium and Emirates Stadium.

How Stan Kroenke makes money

• Real estate: Kroenke Group has built shopping centers and apartments since 1983, often next to Walmart stores. THF Realty has more than 100 projects.
• Sports teams: The Rams (full ownership since 2010), Nuggets and Avalanche (2000), Rapids and Mammoth (2004) and Arsenal (stake from 2007, controlling stake from 2011, buyout offer in 2018).
• Land and ranches: More than 2.7 million acres, including the Waggoner Ranch in Texas, bought in 2016.
• Media and venues: Altitude regional sports network (2004) and Ball Arena.

What Stan Kroenke teaches (and what to take from it)

Kroenke is known as Silent Stan because he rarely gives interviews, so we draw lessons from his deals rather than his words.

1. Own the land under the business. His shopping centers sit near anchor tenants, and his teams play in venues he built. Look at one cost you pay every month and ask whether you could own the asset behind it.
2. Secure the right to act first. He became full owner of the Rams in 2010 by exercising a right of first refusal after the previous owner died. Next time you invest in a partnership, ask for a clause that lets you buy out your partners first.
3. Play a long game. He raised his Arsenal stake in steps from 9.9 percent in 2007 to full control. Choose one slow-building position and add a little each month.
4. Say little and let results talk. Rare public comment keeps attention on the deal. Before you announce your next project, finish one visible milestone first.

Career timeline

1. 1947: Born July 29 in Columbia, Missouri.
2. 1974: Marries Ann Walton, daughter of a Walmart co-founder.
3. 1983: Founds Kroenke Group.
4. 1991: Founds THF Realty in St. Louis.
5. 1995: Buys a 30 percent share of the Rams to help move them to St. Louis.
6. 2000: Buys the Nuggets and Avalanche.
7. 2007: Buys a 9.9 percent stake in Arsenal.
8. 2010: Becomes full owner of the Rams on August 25.
9. 2011: Raises his Arsenal stake to 62.89 percent.
10. 2018: Offers about 600 million pounds for the rest of Arsenal, taking ownership beyond 90 percent.
11. 2026: Agrees to buy the Angels.

Early life and background

Stan Kroenke was born in Columbia, Missouri, on July 29, 1947, and grew up in Mora, Missouri, where his father owned a lumber company. He went to Cole Camp High School and earned a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Missouri. His wife, Ann Walton Kroenke, inherited a Walmart stake when her father died in 1995, and that fortune is valued separately.

Stan Kroenke net worth FAQ

What is Stan Kroenke’s net worth?

Stan Kroenke’s net worth is estimated at $22 billion as of October 2026. Published estimates run from about $2.4 billion to $27 billion, so confidence is low.

How much is Stan Kroenke paying for the Angels?

A formal agreement announced September 1, 2026, was reported at about $4 billion, expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 pending MLB approval.

How does Stan Kroenke make money?

Through shopping center and apartment development, sports franchises, land and ranches, and sports media.

How old is Stan Kroenke?

Stan Kroenke was born on July 29, 1947, so he is 79 years old.

What is Stan Kroenke known for?

He is known for owning the Rams, Arsenal, Nuggets and Avalanche and for being the largest private landowner in the United States.

How is Stan Kroenke’s net worth estimated?

We value the teams, real estate and land he is known to own, subtract for debt where known, and compare public estimates. His wife’s separate Walmart holdings are excluded.

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How we estimate net worth

Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.

Last updated: October 2026.