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Stan Kroenke

Stan Kroenke is an American billionaire businessman and sports team owner.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Stan Kroenke is an American billionaire businessman and sports team owner. He is the founder and owner of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, whose holdings include Arsenal, the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado Rapids, and the Colorado Mammoth. He is also active in real estate through The Kroenke Group.

Early life and education

Stan Kroenke was born in Columbia, Missouri, on July 29, 1947. Publicly available biographical sources identify him by his full name, Enos Stanley Kroenke.

Business career

Kroenke built his wealth through real estate development and investment, including shopping centres and other commercial property. The Kroenke Group is described as a private real estate investment and development company with properties in the United States and Canada.

Sports ownership

Kroenke owns Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which controls or holds interests in several major professional teams and sports properties. These include Arsenal, the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado Rapids, and the Colorado Mammoth.

Personal life

Stan Kroenke is married to Ann Walton Kroenke, and they have two children. Public biographical listings also note his long-term association with Missouri and family ties through marriage to the Walton family.

Key facts

  • Kroenke is the founder and owner of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.
  • His sports holdings include teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, National Lacrosse League, and English football.
  • The company also owns Arsenal Women and a regional sports network.
  • He is a real estate investor and chairman/owner of The Kroenke Group.
  • Kroenke’s assets include properties in North America and Europe.
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Canadian context

The Kroenke Group is described as having properties in the United States and Canada, linking Kroenke’s real-estate business to the Canadian market.[18]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stan Kroenke?
Stan Kroenke is an American billionaire businessman, real estate investor, and sports team owner.
What teams does Stan Kroenke own?
His holdings include Arsenal, the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, the Colorado Rapids, and the Colorado Mammoth.
What is Kroenke Sports & Entertainment?
It is the holding company through which Stan Kroenke owns and manages many of his sports assets.
What is Stan Kroenke’s connection to real estate?
He built much of his wealth through real estate development and investment, and he is chairman and owner of The Kroenke Group.
Who is Stan Kroenke married to?
He is married to Ann Walton Kroenke.
Where was Stan Kroenke born?
He was born in Columbia, Missouri, United States.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Kroenke
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, sports holdings, and general biography.
  2. Bloomberg — https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/enos-s-kroenke/
    Supports: Kroenke as founder of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Los Angeles Rams owner, and real-estate assets.
  3. Colorado Rapids — https://www.thecoloradorapids.com/club/stan-kroenke
    Supports: Kroenke as owner/chairman, real-estate company, and properties in the United States and Canada.
  4. The Rams — https://www.therams.com/team/front-office-roster/e-stanley-kroenke
    Supports: His role in bringing professional football back to Los Angeles.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm7854202/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, marriage to Ann Walton Kroenke, and children.