Ranking of the Wealthiest Female Sports Team Proprietors Globally in 2025
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In the world of professional sports, a select group of women have made their mark not just as players, but as team owners. Here's a look at the top 10 richest female sports team owners, based on their estimated net worths as of 2025.
- Miriam Adelson – $32.1 billion
The majority owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, Miriam Adelson's wealth is largely inherited from her late husband, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
- Clara Wu Tsai – $11.4 billion
Co-owner of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the WNBA’s New York Liberty, along with ownership of the Barclays Center, Clara Wu Tsai's fortune places her second on our list.
- Dee Haslam – $8.5 billion
Dee Haslam, joint owner of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and MLS’s Columbus Crew, made her fortune from a sold truck stop business.
- Denise York – $6.7 billion
Co-chairwoman of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL), Denise York's family also owns a stake in both Rangers Football Club and Leeds United Football Club through 49ers Enterprises.
- Amy Adams Strunk – Net Worth Unspecified
Amy Adams Strunk owns fifty percent of the Tennessee Titans herself, making her a significant player in the NFL.
- Lauren Leichtman – $1.3 billion
Lauren Leichtman, owner of the San Diego Wave (NWSL), has made her mark in the world of women's football.
- Janice McNair – $6.2 billion
Principal owner of the Houston Texans (NFL), Janice McNair's wealth is a testament to her success in the sports industry.
- Gail Miller – $4.6 billion
Chairwoman of the Larry H. Miller Company, Gail Miller's net worth is a result of her involvement in various businesses, including sports team ownership.
- Marian Ilitch – Net Worth Unspecified
Details about Marian Ilitch's net worth and sports team ownership were not provided in the search results.
- Gayle Benson – $7.1 billion
Sole owner of the New Orleans Saints (NFL) and the New Orleans Pelicans (NBA), Gayle Benson rounds out our list of the top 10 richest female sports team owners.
While top WNBA players and tennis stars such as Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek have net worths in the millions to hundreds of millions, these owners' wealth is generally linked to business empires and investments outside of playing sports directly.
For those interested, further research can reveal the complete top 10 list beyond the top 3.
- The list of the top 10 richest female sports team owners also includes Dee Haslam, who made her fortune from a sold truck stop business.
- Amy Adams Strunk, the owner of fifty percent of the Tennessee Titans, is a significant player in the NFL despite an unspecified net worth.
