CNBC's Most Valuable Sports Empires 2026: Top 20 Ranked
The combined value of the world’s top 20 sports empires reached $269 billion in 2026, a 20% increase from the previous year. This growth is driven by rising prices for sports properties and major transactions such as Stephen Ross's stake sale at a record valuation and Mark Walter's acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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