Find out about the owners of the New York Mets, the owner's net worth, source of wealth and ownership history of the MLB franchise.
The New York Mets are a household franchise based in Queens, New York City. They are a member of the National League (NL) East Division and were founded in 1962 as an expansion franchise to replace the departed Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.
The Mets are also successful having won two World Series titles.
Who owns the New York Mets MLB franchise?
The New York Mets are currently owned by Steve Cohen, who purchased the team in 2020 for $2.4 billion. He holds a 95% majority stake, with the remaining held by the Wilpon and Katz families.
New York Mets ownership structure
Steve Cohen is an American businessman who is a hedge fund manager and the founder of Point72 Asset Management. His wealth primarily comes from investments in financial markets and other sources.
Club Net Worth and Valuation
The New York Mets are valued at $3.2 billion.
Ownership History
The New York Mets has gone through a series of owners throughout its history.
Joan Whitney Payson (1962–1975)
Charles Shipman Payson (1975–1980)
Doubleday & Co. (1980–1986)
Nelson Doubleday Jr & Fred Wilpon (1986–2002)
Sterling Equities (Wilpon & Katz families) (2002–2020)
Steve Cohen (2020–Present)
Founding Year
The New York Mets were established in 1962 as an MLB expansion team.
Stadium Information
The New York Mets play their home games at Citi Field located in Queens, New York. It has a seating capacity of 41,922 seats and was opened in 2009.
Club Achievements and Trophies
The New York Mets have won two World Series titles. They have also won multiple National League and six NL East division titles.
Conference and Division
The Mets are part of the National League (NL) East Division. Their colours include blue, orange and white.