Find out about the Detroit Red Wings ownership history and list.
The Detroit Red Wings maintains their position as a household franchise in the National Hockey League. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the team was founded in 1926 and is one of the original six franchises in the NHL.
The Red Wings is ranked as one of the most successful teams in the National Hockey League having won eleven Stanley Cup championships throughout their history.
Who owns the Detroit Red Wings?
The Detroit Red Wings are currently owned by Ilitch Holdings, founded by Mike Ilitch in 1999 which is currently owned by the Ilitch family.
Detroit Red Wings ownership structure
Ilitch Holdings
Ilitch Holdings, Inc operates, manages and provides professional and technical services to Detroit Red Wings and other brands and subsidiaries owned by Mike and Marian Ilitch.
Club Ownership History
The Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League franchise was founded in 1926 as the Detroit Cougars. However, the name was changed to the Detroit Falcons before rebranding to the Detroit Red Wings 1932.
Mike Ilitch acquired the Red Wings franchise in 1982 for $8.5 million.