Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross reveals he got a $15 billion offer for the franchise, but he has bigger plans.
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he’s received offers worth nearly $15 billion for the NFL franchise, while addressing any intention of selling.
Speaking at a Bloomberg event in Florida, the 85-year-old billionaire described the Dolphins as “one of the best assets in the world.”
Ross received offers nearly double the team’s valuation
Stephen Ross bought the team in 2009 for around $1 billion, and its value has soared since his initial purchase.
Forbes valued the Miami Dolphins at $7.5 billion before the 2025 season, meaning the $15 billion offer was nearly double that figure. Despite the record valuation, Ross isn’t tempted to sell the Dolphins.
“I don’t think there’s a better asset than a football team,” he said. He pointed to the rapid growth of media rights deals and streaming platforms such as Netflix now bidding for NFL broadcast rights as key drivers of the league’s surging franchise values.
In 2024, Ross sold a 13% minority stake in the Dolphins, the Miami Grand Prix, and the Miami Open at a combined valuation of $8.1 billion.
That sale brought in investors, including Ares Management and Brooklyn Nets owners Joe Tsai and Oliver Weisberg, highlighting the growing appeal of US sports assets.
Stephen Ross plans to keep Miami Dolphins in the family
Stephen Ross has made it clear that he intends to keep the Dolphins in the family rather than sell to outside investors.
Ownership of the team is expected to pass to his son-in-law, Daniel Sillman, a 37-year-old sports executive who already manages several of Ross’s business ventures.
Forbes estimates Ross’s personal fortune at $17 billion, placing him among the wealthiest owners in US sports.
He first purchased 50% of the Dolphins from Wayne Huizenga in 2008 before taking full control the following year.
Despite the team’s recent struggles on the field, including consecutive losing seasons and a coaching change, Ross remains committed to the organization.
He believes the Dolphins’ value will continue to climb as the NFL expands its global reach and strengthens ties with major streaming partners.
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