who owns the toronto maple leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), and as of the latest reported ownership change, Rogers Communications holds a 75% controlling stake in MLSE while Larry Tanenbaum’s Kilmer Sports holds the remaining 25%.

Ownership

MLSE is the company that owns the Maple Leafs, along with the Raptors, Toronto FC, the Argonauts, and other Toronto sports properties. Rogers became the majority owner after buying Bell’s 37.5% stake in MLSE.

What that means

In practical terms, the Leafs are not owned by one individual outright. They sit inside a larger sports and entertainment company, with Rogers as the controlling shareholder.