John Henry has owned the Boston Red Sox since 2001, when he led a group including Tom Werner and Larry Lucchino to buy the team. Today that ownership sits inside Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the same holding company behind Liverpool FC in the Premier League.
It’s one of the more successful cross-Atlantic sports ownership stories out there — four World Series titles in Boston, a Champions League and Premier League title in Liverpool, all under the same ownership umbrella.
Quick Facts
| Team | Boston Red Sox |
|---|---|
| Principal Owner | John W. Henry |
| Holding Company | Fenway Sports Group (FSG) |
| Ownership Since | 2001 |
| Founded | 1901 |
| League | MLB (AL East) |
| Home | Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts |
| World Series Titles Under Henry | 2004, 2007, 2013, 2018 |
Ownership History
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 1901 | Red Sox founded as a charter American League franchise |
| 1933-2001 | Owned by the Yawkey family and later the Yawkey Trust for nearly seven decades |
| 2001 | John Henry, Tom Werner, and Larry Lucchino purchase the team for roughly $700 million, including Fenway Park and a stake in NESN |
| 2004 | Red Sox win their first World Series in 86 years, ending the “Curse of the Bambino” |
| 2010 | Ownership group acquires Liverpool FC, forming the basis of what becomes Fenway Sports Group |
| 2026 | John Henry remains principal owner amid a challenging on-field season, while FSG navigates the run-up to a new MLB collective bargaining agreement |
Key Ownership Highlights
- Fenway Sports Group’s dual ownership of the Red Sox and Liverpool FC makes it one of the most recognizable multi-sport ownership brands in the world.
- Henry’s group ended two of baseball’s most famous championship droughts, winning it all just three years after buying the team.
- Tom Werner, a co-owner since 2001, is also a longtime television producer, adding an entertainment-industry dimension to the ownership group’s background.
FAQ
Who owns the Boston Red Sox?
John W. Henry has been principal owner since 2001, operating the team through Fenway Sports Group alongside co-owners Tom Werner and the Lucchino family’s original stake.
Does the same ownership group own a soccer club?
Yes. Fenway Sports Group also owns Liverpool FC in the Premier League, acquired in 2010.
