Actors Who Own or Co-Own Sports Teams

Actors stepping into sports ownership is not a new idea, but the pace and variety have grown fast in recent years. From soccer clubs in Europe to basketball and baseball teams in the United States, stars are putting real money and time into professional organizations and working with front offices, stadium projects, and community programs.

Some invest as part of large groups that shape strategy and branding. Others help launch new clubs or revive historic ones with fresh capital and visibility. Here are actors who have taken seats at the table and what they actually own, when they joined, and how those teams operate today.

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds became a co owner of Wrexham AFC in 2021 through a takeover that brought new funding to the club and its stadium. The investment supported improvements around the Racecourse Ground and helped the team move from the National League to the English Football League with promotions that placed Wrexham in League One by 2024.

Reynolds also joined a group that bought a significant minority stake in the Alpine Formula One team in 2023. That involvement sits alongside partners focused on commercial growth and sponsorships across global markets.

Rob Mac

Rob McElhenney partnered with Ryan Reynolds to acquire Wrexham AFC in 2021. The ownership group committed funds to academy development, facilities, and staffing, which aligned with a long term plan that targeted competitive stability through the English league pyramid.

McElhenney also invested in Alpine’s Formula One operation in 2023 as part of a multinational group. The move added media reach and commercial partners to the team’s portfolio while leaving day to day racing operations with the factory program.

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan became a minority owner of AFC Bournemouth in 2022 when a new consortium led by Bill Foley completed its purchase of the Premier League club. His role focuses on marketing and international growth as the team strengthens its football operations.

Bournemouth plays at Vitality Stadium and runs a community trust tied to local programs. The ownership has supported infrastructure projects and player development with an eye on long term league stability.

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell is part of the Los Angeles FC ownership group, which helped launch the club ahead of its first MLS season in 2018. The group backed BMO Stadium in Exposition Park and built a front office that prioritized local outreach and supporter culture.

LAFC has produced strong on field results and record attendances. The club also expanded commercial partnerships across media and community programs connected to youth soccer in Southern California.

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey is a minority owner of Austin FC and serves in an ambassador role that supports fan engagement and city partnerships. The club began MLS play in 2021 and established its base at Q2 Stadium with training facilities in North Austin.

Ownership has invested in academy infrastructure and regional scouting. The organization also runs local initiatives focused on music, education, and the Austin area’s soccer pipeline.

Drew Carey

Drew Carey holds a minority stake in Seattle Sounders FC, which joined MLS in 2009. He helped introduce a club charter that gives season ticket members a role in governance, including periodic votes on front office leadership.

The Sounders play at Lumen Field and operate a robust academy system that has moved players into the first team. The organization has won multiple major trophies and maintains league leading attendance.

Will Smith

Will Smith joined the Philadelphia 76ers ownership group as a minority partner in 2011. The group oversees basketball operations, business strategy, and venue planning for the franchise.

The 76ers play at Wells Fargo Center and operate the G League affiliate in Delaware. The organization runs youth programs and community initiatives throughout the Philadelphia region.

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith also became a minority owner of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2011 as part of the same consortium. Her investment aligns with the franchise’s broader ownership structure and long term planning.

The team’s business operations include arena partnerships, regional media, and youth outreach. The ownership group has supported player development and training facilities tied to the main club.

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake purchased a minority stake in the Memphis Grizzlies in 2012 within a larger investor group. His involvement connects the franchise with regional initiatives in Tennessee and brand efforts tied to Memphis.

The Grizzlies play at FedExForum and run developmental programs through their G League partner. The front office has focused on roster growth and analytics while keeping community engagement central to club identity.

Bill Murray

Bill Murray is a part owner and director of fun for the Charleston RiverDogs, a Minor League Baseball club. His involvement stretches back many years and includes game day appearances and community events tied to the team.

The RiverDogs play at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park and are part of the Tampa Bay Rays player development system. The club operates local programs and promotions that support youth baseball and regional charities.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman helped found Angel City FC in 2020 and brought together an ownership group that includes former players, entrepreneurs, and fellow actors. The club began NWSL play in 2022 and shares BMO Stadium with Los Angeles FC.

Angel City FC built a community model that allocates a portion of sponsorship revenue to local initiatives. The team also invests in academy pathways and facilities for women’s soccer in the region.

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner is a founding investor in Angel City FC and supports the club’s mission to grow women’s sports in Los Angeles. The ownership group emphasizes sustainable revenue and corporate partnerships that fund on field and community goals.

The team competes in the NWSL and has expanded season ticket memberships each year. The club’s business strategy includes youth outreach and programs that connect players with local schools and organizations.

Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba joined the Angel City FC ownership group ahead of the club’s first season. Her investment sits within a diverse set of stakeholders that includes former national team players and business leaders.

The organization has built sponsorship packages that link brand partners with community grants. Angel City FC continues to develop its academy plans and regional scouting to strengthen the first team over time.

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria is a minority investor in Club Necaxa, a Liga MX team based in Aguascalientes. She joined a larger group that supports commercial growth and international partnerships for the club.

Necaxa plays at Estadio Victoria and runs youth development projects in the region. The investment group works on media rights, sponsorships, and talent pathways that align with the league’s calendar and competition format.

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe became a co owner of the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2006 during a privatization that brought new capital to the NRL club. The move supported modernization of operations and long term planning across football and business departments.

The Rabbitohs play in Sydney and maintain strong community ties through junior programs and regional outreach. The club returned to consistent playoff contention and added resources for player welfare and facilities.

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan co owns the Knight Riders Group, which operates Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League and Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League. The group also launched Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket.

The Knight Riders model centralizes operations across scouting, coaching resources, and data analysis. The franchises share branding and commercial partners while tailoring local fan engagement to each market.

Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta is a co owner of Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. She has been associated with the franchise since the league’s inaugural season and remains active in club engagements.

Punjab Kings play home matches in Mohali and rotate games to other venues as scheduled by the league. The team runs scouting networks across domestic and international cricket to build its roster.

Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor is a co owner of Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League. City Football Group holds the majority stake while Kapoor’s consortium retains a minority position that predates the group’s entry.

Mumbai City FC plays at Mumbai Football Arena and has won major domestic honors in recent seasons. The club’s structure integrates scouting and training methods with partner clubs within the global network.

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan co owns Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League and owns Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League. Both clubs launched in 2014 and established strong fan bases in their cities.

Chennaiyin FC has won ISL titles and operates youth teams across Tamil Nadu. Jaipur Pink Panthers compete at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur and run grassroots kabaddi programs that feed into the senior squad.

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