Valuation snapshotSource: Forbes MLB Valuations, Mar 2026
Latest estimated value
$1.66B
Estimated annual revenue
$337M (Forbes 2026, 2025 season)
Implied revenue multiple
4.9x (calc.)
YoY change
+19% (1-yr)
Most recent transaction
Minority Stake
Implied valuation, last tx
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Ownership
Controlling ownerDolan family (Paul Dolan; Blitzer holds ~35% with pre-priced control option)
Ownership stake—
Owner since2000
Acquisition price$323M
Notable investors
- · David Blitzer (~35% as of early 2026; control option exercisable post-2027 season)
Transaction history
1 on file| Date | Type | Buyer | Seller | Stake | Price | Implied Val | Mult. | Conf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-01 | Minority Stake | David Blitzer | Dolan family (plus portion from John Sherman) | ~25% initial (since built to ~35%); pre-priced option for majority control post-2027 | Undisclosed | — | — | High |
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