3 Sports Franchises on Stock Exchanges

Here are some of the biggest sports franchises listed on stock exchanges.

Are Manchester United listed on the NYSE?

In 2012, the Glazer family, who still majority-own Manchester United, sold shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Manchester United (MANU) is now listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The club’s year-to-date share price is down 20.58%, currently standing at 13.78 USD. Its 5-year difference is down 16.43%.

Jim Ratcliffe became a minority shareholder a little over a year ago. Ratcliffe owns 25% of United but has control of the sporting operations. He has faced widespread criticism after deciding to make up to 450 staff redundant, ending free lunches for staff, and removing ticket concessions. The club has lost £300m in the last three years.  

United are one of England’s most successful soccer teams but since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013 have failed to win a Premier League title. They are currently led by Ruben Amorim, Ratcliff’s first choice of head coach after sacking Erik ten Hag. The club is exploring plans to rebuild or replace its Old Trafford stadium.

Juventus

Juventus (JUV) is listed on the Borsa exchange. The club’s price is 3.1300 EUR at the time of writing, having risen in February and March. Its price is up 4.47% over 5 years.

Juventus are Serie A’s most successful team, having won 36 titles. But they are without a title in 4 years after the last few have been won by Inter (twice), Milan, and Napoli. Juventus have only finished in the top three once in that time (last season). The team won Serie A in Cristiano Ronaldo’s first two seasons but slipped to 4th in 2020-21. 

Ajax

AFC Ajax is another legendary soccer club and is listed on the Amsterdam stock exchange (AJAX). Its share price is 10.00 EUR (up 4.60% year-to-date but down 38.46 over 5 years). Ajax are the Netherland’s most successful team, coincidentally matching Juve’s 36 league titles. The team have also won 4 Champions Leagues (previously the European Cup), including three in succession at the start of the 1970s. That team was first managed by Rinus Michels, widely credited with inventing Total Football, a fluid tactical system that had profound influence on players and coaches such as Johann Cruyff and Pep Guardiola. 

Are any NFL teams listed on the New York Stock Exchange?

You might have wondered if you can invest in any teams that might play the Super Bowl, one of the year’s prime sports betting events. But currently, no NFL teams are listed on the NYSE or other stock exchanges. Almost all the league’s teams are private entities, just like the league itself. 

But some sports-related companies are listed on stock exchanges. Atlanta Braves Holdings (BATRK) is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The company owns the Atlanta Braves, currently in spring training after a 89-73 record in the 2024 regular season.

There’s also Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS), which owns the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. The company was formed in 2020 as a spinoff from Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE), which owns Madison Square Garden.