List of the Wealthiest Female Owners of Professional Sports Teams Globally in 2025
In the world of professional sports, a select group of wealthy women have made their mark as team owners. Here's a look at some of the wealthiest female sports team owners and the teams they own.
Miriam Adelson, with an estimated net worth of $32.1 billion, is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks (NBA). Her wealth primarily comes from her inheritance tied to Las Vegas Sands casinos.
Clara Wu Tsai, co-owner of the Brooklyn Nets (NBA) and the New York Liberty (WNBA), as well as the Barclays Center arena, has a net worth of $11.4 billion. She co-owns the teams with her husband, Joseph Tsai.
Dee Haslam, co-owner of the Cleveland Browns (NFL) and the Columbus Crew (MLS), has an estimated net worth of $8.5 billion. Her family's truck stop business sale contributed significantly to her wealth.
Serena Williams, a billionaire athlete, is a notable female sports team co-owner. She is a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins (NFL), part-owner of Angel City FC (National Women’s Soccer League), and also involved with the Los Angeles Golf Club.
Other notable female sports team owners include:
- Denise York, co-chairwoman of the San Francisco 49ers, has a net worth of $6.7 billion.
- Gayle Benson, the sole owner of the New Orleans Saints (NFL) and the New Orleans Pelicans (NBA), has a net worth of $7.1 billion.
- Janice McNair, owner of the Houston Texans (NFL), has a net worth of $6.2 billion.
- Marian Ilitch, owner of the Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and the Detroit Tigers (MLB), has a net worth not specified.
- Amy Adams Strunk, controlling owner of the Tennessee Titans, has a net worth of $2 billion.
It's worth noting that Gail Miller, whose net worth is not specified, is the owner of the Utah Jazz (NBA) and Real Salt Lake (MLS). However, her net worth was not included in the top 10 richest female sports team owners as of 2025.
In summary, Miriam Adelson is the wealthiest female sports team owner globally, with an estimated net worth of $32.1 billion, making her the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. Clara Wu Tsai and Dee Haslam follow closely with net worths of $11.4 billion and $8.5 billion, respectively, and they co-own the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Cleveland Browns, and Columbus Crew. Serena Williams is also a notable female sports team co-owner but with a lower net worth than the top three owners.
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