10 Hollywood actors who owns sports teams
10. Matthew McConaughey (Austin FC)
McConaughey serves as the "Minister of Culture" and a minority owner of the MLS team Austin FC. He is a constant fixture at the pitch before games, often leading the crowd in chants while wearing his signature green suits. His involvement was instrumental in the construction of Q2 Stadium and establishing the team as a central pillar of Austin's identity, maintaining one of the longest sell-out streaks in the league.
9. Patrick Dempsey (Dempsey Racing)
Unlike most owners who sit in the executive box, Dempsey is a world-class driver who has competed at the highest levels of endurance racing. He remains the primary owner and figurehead of Dempsey Racing, which maintains a high-level technical partnership with Porsche and Proton Competition. While he has stepped back from full-time competitive driving to focus on acting, he remains a key strategic partner and brand ambassador in the global racing circuit.
8. Mark Wahlberg (Barbados Royals)
Wahlberg is a co-owner of the Barbados Royals, a professional Twenty20 cricket team in the Caribbean Premier League. He was brought into the fold by team chairman Manoj Badale to help broaden the sport's appeal. Wahlberg’s involvement has been pivotal in bringing American eyes to cricket, especially following the success of the T20 World Cup matches hosted in the U.S., which helped mainstream the sport for North American audiences.
7. Bill Murray (St. Paul Saints)
Bill Murray has a long-standing passion for "Independent Baseball" and serves as a co-owner of the St. Paul Saints, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Murray’s official title is "Team Psychologist," and he is known for unconventional antics that delight fans, such as taking tickets at the gate or coaching first base while eating a hot dog. His involvement keeps the minor league spirit alive, focusing on fun as much as the scoreboard.
6. Justin Timberlake (Memphis Grizzlies)
A native of Memphis, Timberlake became a minority owner of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies in 2012. He joined a group led by Robert Pera and has remained a consistent, stabilizing presence in the organization for over a decade. His involvement is often credited with helping the team connect with the city's deep musical roots, making Grizzlies games a unique cultural fusion of professional basketball and Memphis soul.
5. Michael B. Jordan (AFC Bournemouth)
In late 2022, the Creed star joined an ownership group led by Bill Foley to purchase the English Premier League club AFC Bournemouth. Jordan’s involvement focuses heavily on the club's global marketing and creative direction, including collaborative kit designs. In February 2026, Jordan made a high-profile appearance at a "Cherries" match to unveil a new community youth program, highlighting his hands-on approach to the club's local social impact.
4. Will Ferrell (LAFC)
Will Ferrell is a highly visible co-owner of Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). Since joining the ownership group in 2016, he has helped the team become one of the most successful in MLS, winning the MLS Cup and the Supporters' Shield in 2022. Ferrell treats his ownership with a mix of genuine passion and his trademark humor, famously stating his goal is to "capture the hearts and minds of the world."
3. Reese Witherspoon (Nashville SC)
Reese Witherspoon joined the ownership group of MLS club Nashville SC in 2022. As a Nashville native, she viewed the investment as a way to support her hometown’s rapid cultural and athletic growth. Her presence has helped Nashville SC maintain one of the highest season-ticket holder bases in the league, consistently filling the 30,000-seat GEODIS Park, which currently stands as the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada.
2. Natalie Portman (Angel City FC)
Portman isn't just a minority investor; she is the co-founder and lead owner of Angel City FC, an NWSL expansion team in Los Angeles. She built the ownership group with a majority of women, including fellow actors Jennifer Garner, Eva Longoria, and Jessica Chastain. As of early 2026, the team has become the most valuable women's sports franchise in the world, with a valuation reaching $300 million following a record-breaking investment round.
1. Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney (Wrexham AFC)
Perhaps the most famous owners in sports today, Reynolds and McElhenney purchased the struggling Welsh football club Wrexham AFC in 2021. Their hit docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham, transformed a non-league team into a global powerhouse brand. Since their takeover, the club has achieved historic back-to-back promotions, climbing into EFL League One for the 2025/26 season, proving that Hollywood storytelling can fuel massive real-world athletic and commercial success.
