American Ownership Boom: The 11 Premier League Clubs Owned by Americans in 2026

The Premier League has officially entered the American era. As of March 2026, 11 of the 20 clubs are majority-owned by US individuals, families, or investment groups, nearly half the league now flies the Stars and Stripes in the boardroom.

This isn’t just a trend; it’s a full-scale takeover that began with the Glazers’ controversial £790m purchase of Manchester United in 2005 and accelerated through billion-dollar deals.

Today, only Brentford, Brighton, and Tottenham remain fully British-owned.

The Full 2026 List of Premier League Clubs Owned by Americans

• Arsenal – Stan Kroenke (Kroenke Sports & Entertainment)

• Aston Villa – Wes Edens (V Sports)

• Bournemouth – Bill Foley (Black Knight Football Club)

• Burnley – Alan Pace (Velocity Sports / ALK Capital)

• Chelsea – Todd Boehly & Clearlake Capital

• Crystal Palace – Woody Johnson (New York Jets owner)

• Everton – Dan Friedkin (The Friedkin Group)

• Fulham – Shahid Khan (Jacksonville Jaguars)

• Leeds United – 49ers Enterprises

• Liverpool – Fenway Sports Group (John Henry)

• Manchester United – Glazer family

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These owners bring NFL, NBA, and MLB expertise, think data-driven recruitment, global marketing, and stadium upgrades. Liverpool’s Champions League pedigree under FSG and Aston Villa’s European return show the upside.

Yet challenges remain. Manchester United fans still protest the Glazers’ debt model. Chelsea’s chaotic spending under Boehly has cooled new US interest, with sources noting the club’s struggles have made potential buyers pause.

Crucially, fears of “Americanisation”, overseas matches, salary caps, or scrapping relegation, haven’t materialised. Recent reports confirm US owners are not pushing for league-wide rule changes, respecting the Premier League’s unique passion and unpredictability.

With Premier League TV rights and global appeal skyrocketing, American capital isn’t slowing down, we might see even more Premier League Clubs Owned by Americans. The question now isn’t if more clubs will go stateside , it’s how English football adapts to this new transatlantic reality.