Quick Facts: Los Angeles Rams
| Current Owner | Stan Kroenke |
| Ownership Type | Private |
| Full Control Since | 2010 (minority stake since 1995) |
| Moved to LA | 2016 (from St. Louis) |
| Championship | Super Bowl LVI (2022), won at home venue SoFi Stadium |
| Stadium | SoFi Stadium (privately financed by Kroenke) |
| Also Owns | Denver Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, Arsenal FC |
Who Owns the Los Angeles Rams?
Stan Kroenke has owned the Los Angeles Rams since taking full control in 2010, having first bought a minority stake in the franchise back in 1995 when it was still based in St. Louis.
Kroenke’s most consequential decision as owner was relocating the team from St. Louis back to Los Angeles in 2016, returning the Rams to a market they’d left decades earlier and building SoFi Stadium, one of the most expensive sports venues ever constructed, largely with his own capital.
That bet paid off directly in 2022, when the Rams won Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium itself — making them the first team in Super Bowl history to win the championship at their own home stadium.
The Rams are one piece of Kroenke’s much larger multi-league sports empire, which also includes the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and England’s Arsenal FC.
Los Angeles Rams Ownership History
| Year | Event | Owner / Key Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Franchise founded (Cleveland Rams) | Homer Marshman | Moved to Los Angeles in 1946 |
| 1995 | Relocates to St. Louis; Kroenke buys minority stake | Georgia Frontiere (majority) + Stan Kroenke | Kroenke’s first Rams ownership position |
| 2010–Present | Kroenke takes full control | Stan Kroenke | Buys out remaining stakes |
| 2016 | Relocates back to Los Angeles | Stan Kroenke | Begins SoFi Stadium construction |
| 2022 | Super Bowl LVI championship | Stan Kroenke | Won at home venue, SoFi Stadium |
About Stan Kroenke’s Ownership Approach
Kroenke financed SoFi Stadium’s roughly $5 billion construction cost largely himself, a scale of personal investment in a single stadium project that stands out even among the NFL’s wealthiest owners.
The Rams sit alongside the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Arsenal as part of Kroenke’s broader four-league sports portfolio, with the family’s Kroenke Group real estate business and ties to the Walton (Walmart) family through his wife Ann providing the financial foundation for the entire empire.
Key Ownership Highlights
- The Rams have relocated twice under different circumstances: Cleveland to Los Angeles in 1946, then Los Angeles to St. Louis in 1995, then back to Los Angeles in 2016 under Kroenke.
- SoFi Stadium is one of the most expensive sports venues ever built: financed largely by Kroenke personally, without the heavy public subsidy many NFL stadiums receive.
- The 2022 Super Bowl win at home was a first in NFL history: no team had previously won the championship at its own stadium.
- Kroenke’s Rams ownership predates his other major teams: his 1995 Rams minority stake came before the 2000 Nuggets/Avalanche purchase and later Arsenal investment.
- The relocation was financially motivated, not just competitive: the much larger Los Angeles media market was central to the decision to leave St. Louis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns the Los Angeles Rams?
Stan Kroenke, who has held full ownership since 2010 after first buying a minority stake in 1995.
When did the Rams move to Los Angeles?
2016, relocating from St. Louis after Kroenke took full control.
Have the Rams won a Super Bowl under Kroenke?
Yes, Super Bowl LVI in 2022, won at their home venue, SoFi Stadium.
What other teams does Stan Kroenke own?
The Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Arsenal FC.
Who financed SoFi Stadium?
Stan Kroenke personally financed the majority of the stadium’s roughly $5 billion construction cost.
Other Teams Owned by Stan Kroenke
The Rams are one piece of a four-league sports empire.
