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Who owns the San Jose Sharks? Owners' net worth, source of wealth and ownership history

Who owns the San Jose Sharks? Owners' net worth, source of wealth and ownership history

Find out who owns the San Jose Sharks, the owner's net worth, the source of wealth and the ownership history of the franchise.


The San Jose Sharks are a household franchise in the NHL based in San Jose, California. The team was founded in 1991 and is part of the Pacific Division.


Who owns the San Jose Sharks?

The San Jose Sharks are currently owned by Hasso Plattner, who is the sole owner of the franchise through the Sharks Sports & Entertainment (SSE).


Hasso Plattner

Hasso Plattner is a German businessman who is the co-founder of the SAP SE software company and majority owner of the San Jose Sharks. According to figures from Forbes, his net worth is US$17.9 billion.

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Ownership History

The Sharks was originally owned by George Gund III before it was later purchased by a local ownership group in 2002. Plattner became the majority owner in 2010.


Club Net Worth & Valuation

The San Jose Sharks are valued at $1.35 billion.


Club Details

The San Jose Sharks play their home games at the SAP Centre located in San Jose, California. It has a seating capacity of 17,562 and was opened in 1993.

Club Trophies

The San Jose Sharks have won the Presidents' Trophy and multiple division championships.

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