Find out who owns Bayern Munich, the owner's net worth, source of wealth and ownership history of the Bundesliga club.
Bayern Munich (FC Bayern München) is a German professional football club based in Munich, Bavaria. It was founded in 1900 and is one of the biggest and most successful clubs in world football.
Bayern Munich is a European football powerhouse, despite dominating the German domestic football scene and winning multiple UEFA Champions League titles, FIFA Club World Cups and Intercontinental Cups.
Who owns Bayern Munich?
Bayern Munich is majority owned by fans (members) with over 75% of the club's shares, while the remaining 25% is split equally among investors such as Adidas AG, Audi AG and Allianz SE.
Bayern Munich ownership structure
Members (75% stake)
The club members of Bayern Munich own 75% of the club's shares.
Adidas AG (8.33% stake)
Adidas AG is a German sportswear and apparel supplier known for its presence in Europe and world sports franchises.
Audi AG (8.33% stake)
Audi AG is a German luxury automobile manufacturer specialising in high-performance vehicles.
Allianz SE (8.33% stake)
Allianz SE is a financial services company with a core focus on insurance and asset management.
Club Net Worth and Value
Bayern Munich is valued at $5.1 billion. It is one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world.
Ownership History
Bayern Munich was founded in 1900 and has been structured as a member-owned club ever since. However, in 2002, corporate investors were introduced with 8.33% stakes each sold to Adidas, Audi, and Allianz.
Bayern Munich members or fans own the majority stake of 75%.
Stadium Information
Bayern Munich plays its home games at the Allianz Arena located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The stadium features a full-colour-changing exterior.
Trophies and Achievements
Bayern Munich is one of the most successful teams in world football. It has won multiple domestic and international titles, including Bundesliga titles, DFB-Pokal titles, UEFA Champions League titles, FIFA Club World Cups, Intercontinental Cups, UEFA Super Cups, etc.
Bayern Munich has continued to dominate German and European football competitions.