Koch Family to Acquire 10% Stake in New York Giants at $10bn Valuation

The New York Giants have agreed to sell a 10% minority stake to Julia Koch and members of the Koch family. This deal values the iconic NFL franchise at approximately $10 billion, making it one of the highest valued sports teams in the world.

Under the proposed terms, the ownership structure of the team will change slightly: the Mara and Tisch families, who have been co-owners for many years, will see their stakes decrease from 50% to 45% each. Despite this change, continuity in leadership is expected, with John Mara remaining as president and CEO.

This transaction represents one of the most significant minority stake sales in NFL history. If it receives approval from the NFL’s ownership committee and the full owners’ meeting in October, it will set a new record for a minority stake deal in the league. The valuation of around $10 billion places the Giants among the most valuable franchises in world sport, behind only the Dallas Cowboys, while also surpassing recent benchmarks such as the $8.6 billion valuation linked to another minority sale in the NFL and the $6 billion paid for the Washington Commanders in 2023.

For Julia Koch, this investment expands her family’s growing presence in New York’s professional sports sector. In 2024, she and her children acquired a 15% stake in BSE Global, which manages the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty and Barclays Center. Her financial resources and prior experience in sports ownership will bring both economic strength and strategic insight to the Giants’ front office.

This agreement comes at a time of broader changes in NFL policy, which now allows private equity and individual investors to purchase up to 10% stakes in teams. This policy shift is designed to attract new capital while enabling existing owners to retain majority control.

Overall, this agreement represents both continuity and modernisation. It maintains the Mara and Tisch leadership that has defined the Giants for a century while also introducing new capital, perspectives and dynamics related to private investment. As the NFL season prepares to kick off, the timing is crucial, positioning the franchise for growth both on the field and in business ventures, as well as within the larger sports investment landscape.