Stan Kroenke Acquires America’s Largest Private Landholdings in Major Deal
Stan Kroenke has made headlines with the largest private land acquisition in the United States in over a decade. The billionaire sports and real estate mogul purchased more than 937,000 acres of ranchland in New Mexico. This significant off-market deal was previously owned by the heirs of Dr. Henry Singleton, the founder of Teledyne.
Stan Kroenke’s Ascendancy in Land Ownership
This monumental acquisition has propelled Kroenke to the forefront of private landownership in the nation. He has jumped from the fourth position to first on the 2025 Land Report 100, surpassing notable landowners like Ted Turner and John Malone.
Details of the Deal
- Acquisition Size: Over 937,000 acres
- Previous Owners: Heirs of Dr. Henry Singleton
- Transaction Type: Off-market deal
- Financial Terms: Not disclosed
Kroenke’s Expansive Land Portfolio
Stan Kroenke’s holdings now exceed those of other prominent private individuals in the United States. He owns more land than the Emmerson family, who have 2.44 million acres, John Malone with 2.2 million acres, and Ted Turner with 2 million acres.
Notably, Kroenke’s land assets are diversified across the American West and Canada, including:
- 560,000 acres in Wyoming
- 124,000 acres in Montana
- The historic W.T. Waggoner Ranch in Texas
- 800,000 acres in Nevada
- Douglas Lake Ranch in British Columbia
Background on Stan Kroenke
Kroenke, originally from Columbia, Missouri, has built a substantial fortune through a combination of real estate development and professional sports ownership. His portfolio includes the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and the Premier League’s Arsenal FC. He is married to Ann Walton Kroenke, an heiress to the Walmart fortune, and has been expanding his land and ranching empire for decades.
This monumental land deal not only highlights Kroenke’s status but also reshapes the landscape of private landownership in America.
