Arsenal are set to go head to head with Liverpool once again for major honours next season.
With Manchester City somewhat rebuilding under Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta’s side are set to be the biggest challengers to Liverpool’s crown next season.
Off the pitch, the Gunners have already won one battle over their rivals after Martin Zubimendi signed for Arsenal amid interest from Arne Slot.
Arsenal fans are worried over Alexander Isak with Liverpool reportedly willing to pay up to £130m to land the striker but Stan Kroenke holds another ace in his pack.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment is the largest sports empire in the world
According to CNBC, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment is the largest sports empire of 2025, beating off competition from the likes of FSG at Liverpool.
An estimated worth of $21.7b (£16.2b) means the Kroenke family have a $4.4b advantage over second place in the list and are £5.2b above the Fenway Sports Group.
| Rank | Empire | Value | key operators | Notable teams |
| 1 | Kroenke Sports & Entertainment | $21.17B | Stanley Kroenke (owner, chairman), Josh Kroenke (vice chairman) | NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, NBA’s Denver Nuggets, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, Premier League’s Arsenal |
| 2 | The Jones family | $15.53B | Jerry Jones (owner, president, general manager of the Dallas Cowboys) | NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, Legends, The Star in Frisco |
| 3 | Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment | $14.58B | Josh Harris (co-founder, co-owner), David Blitzer (co-founder, co-owner) | NFL’s Washington Commanders, NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, NHL’s New Jersey Devils, Premier League’s Crystal Palace |
| 4 | Fenway Sports Group | $14.19B | John Henry (co-founder, principal owner), Tom Werner (co-founder, chairman) | MLB’s Boston Red Sox, Premier League’s Liverpool, NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, NESN, PGA Tour Enterprises |
| 5 | Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. | $12.69B | James Dolan (executive chairman, CEO) | NHL’s New York Rangers, NBA’s New York Knicks, AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack |
The Kroenkes have come under criticism from Arsenal fans during their ownership but their power across the sporting world is there for all to see.
The Glazer family at Manchester United are in 12th place with an estimated worth of $10b, less than half of the Kroenkes’ wealth.
Stan Kroenke is now starting to show authority at Arsenal
Fans are now starting to see the true power of the Kroenke family with their business in the summer transfer window.
Arsenal’s reported budget of £200m has allowed Andrea Berta to accumulate a number of deals ready to improve Arteta’s squad.
Declan Rice broke the Gunners’ transfer record in 2023 with a £105m deal and there is no doubt that the Kroenkes have invested in the playing squad.
There are also plans to expand the Emirates Stadium on the horizon having already made several improvements at the ground in recent years.
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