Current Controlling Owner and Principal Ownership Structure
The Los Angeles Rams are controlled by Stan Kroenke, who holds the majority voting interest in the franchise. Kroenke operates the team through Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, a privately held sports and entertainment holding company that also manages the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Arsenal. The Rams are structured as a limited liability company under California law, with Kroenke as the managing member and controlling shareholder. His ownership stake gives him effective decision-making power over football operations, stadium decisions, and franchise relocation matters. The team is based in Inglewood, California, and plays its home games at SoFi Stadium, which is part of a larger entertainment and sports complex. For background on Kroenke's broader business operations, see the Forbes profile of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. Learn more about Kroenke's business operations.
Historical Acquisition and Purchase Price
Kroenke acquired the Rams in 2010 by purchasing the 60 percent controlling stake from the estate of Georgia Frontiere for approximately $900 million. The transaction closed after NFL owners approved the sale under league ownership rules. Kroenke had previously been a minority owner of the team before increasing his stake to full control. The purchase price and structure were reported by major financial outlets at the time of the deal. The acquisition made Kroenke one of the most prominent NFL owners with a multi-sport portfolio across North America and Europe. For details on the 2010 transaction and NFL approval process, see the official NFL press release archive. Read the NFL owners' approval details.
Ownership Group, Minority Investors, and Corporate Structure
The Rams ownership entity includes a small group of minority investors and family-linked holding companies that sit beneath Kroenke's controlling interest. The principal operating entity is Rams Football LLC, which is registered in California and files required disclosures with the league office. While the exact breakdown of minority membership interests is not fully public, the team's financial statements and league filings provide aggregate revenue and operating data. The franchise is classified as a professional sports franchise under U.S. tax and business law, with income flowing through to the controlling owner and investors. The corporate structure allows for centralized management of the team, stadium operations, and related media and sponsorship assets. For an overview of how NFL franchise ownership is structured and reported, see the SEC filings and guidance on sports franchise reporting. Search SEC filings for sports entities.
Stadium Ownership and Related Business Entities
SoFi Stadium, the home venue of the Rams, is owned by a joint venture between the team and the City of Inglewood. The stadium is operated by StadCo LA, LLC, a special-purpose entity controlled by the Rams ownership group. The complex includes the YouTube Theater and surrounding retail and entertainment development. Revenue from stadium events, naming rights, and non-NFL events is managed through the same corporate structure that oversees the football team. The stadium financing involved public funding from a city-approved measure alongside private capital from the ownership group. For details on the stadium financing and joint venture structure, see the official Inglewood city project page. View the Inglewood SoFi Stadium project page.
Franchise Value, Revenue, and NFL Ownership Rankings
The Rams are consistently ranked among the most valuable