who owns new england patriots

The New England Patriots are primarily owned by Robert Kraft and his family, with a small minority stake held by outside investors as of late 2025.

Current ownership

• Robert Kraft and the Kraft family are the controlling owners of the New England Patriots through their family entities.

• Kraft bought the team in 1994, becoming chairman and CEO and keeping the franchise in New England.

• In 2025, the Patriots agreed to sell a combined 8% minority stake at a valuation of over 9 billion dollars, while the Kraft family kept long‑term control.

Minority investors

• Private‑equity firm Sixth Street agreed to buy about 3% of the team as part of that 8% minority sale.

• Greek American billionaire Dean Metropoulos reportedly agreed to acquire roughly 5%, giving him a notable but still non‑controlling stake.

Kraft family role

• Robert Kraft is widely recognized as the team’s majority owner and the public face of ownership, with sons such as Jonathan Kraft involved in team and business operations.

• The organization has repeatedly emphasized that the Kraft family remains fully committed to long‑term ownership and operational control despite minority stake sales.

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