Find out who owns the Minnesota Vikings NFL franchise team, owners net worth, and the list of the ownership structure and history of the team since its foundation.
The Vikings just like other NFL franchises have gone through different ownership groups over the years.
The Minnesota Vikings are one of the highly rated NFL teams in the local market especially in Minnesota where the team's fan base is mainly based.
The team currently competes in the National Football Conference North Division. But who is bankrolling the team currently?
Who owns the Minnesota Vikings NFL team?
The Minnesota Vikings NFL team is currently owned by Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf who purchased the team in 2005. The deal was worth $600 million as the real estate magnate took over the team from previous owners Red McCombs.
Zygmunt owns the team alongside a group of partners. The whole group includes Zygi Wilf, Mark Wilf, Leonard Wilf, Alan Landis, and David Mandelbaum.
List of current Minnesota Vikings owners from majority to minority
Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf
Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf is a businessman and real estate developer. He is the current chairman and co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings following the takeover in 2005.
Net worth: Zygi Wilf has an estimated personal net worth of $1.3 billion.
Source of wealth
Real Estate
Zygi Wilf is part of the Wilf family, which has one of the biggest real estate companies in the United States. He joined the family business, Garden Commercial Properties.
His involvement in the family business earns him significant revenue and is one of the factors behind his impressive net worth currently.
Minnesota Vikings
Being the majority shareholder and chairman of the Minnesota Vikings following the takeover in 2005 also places him in a very comfortable position.
He is one of the main figures of the group that raised over US$600 million to purchase the Vikings.
Orlando City SC
Zygi Wilf's third sports franchise was the Orlando City SC, which also became his second investment in Major League Soccer.
Zygi, Mark, and Leonard were part of the investments group alongside the Brazilian businessman and lead investor, Flávio Augusto da Silva.
Zygi Wilf and his brother Mark Wilf and cousin Leonard were previously the minority shareholders of the MLS soccer franchise Nashville SC in 2017.
They acquired the club alongside John Ingram who is the leading investor and majority shareholder of the club. However following the takeover of Orlando City SC, their ownership was dissolved according to the Orlando City SC Official Website.
Mark Wilf
Mark is also a businessman and invests in sports ownership.
Net worth: Mark Wilf has an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion.
Source of wealth
Real Estate
Mark is part of the family real estate business that runs the Garden Homes and Garden Commercial Properties. He joined the family business following the completion of his education.
Minnesota Vikings
Mark, alongside his brother Zygi and cousin Leonard, successfully completed the takeover of the team in 2005 alongside other investors. He is one of the majority shareholders.
Mark was appointed president of the Minnesota Vikings following the takeover in 2005.
Orlando City SC
Mark is one of the co-owners of the Orlando City Soccer Club. He became part of the ownership group alongside his brother and cousin.
Mark was previously minority shareholder of the MLS side Nashville SC, but following the takeover of Orlando City, his shares were dissolved.
Leonard Wilf
Leonard Wilf is also part of the majority owners of the Minnesota Vikings, alongside his cousins Zygi and Mark Wilf.
He held the position of Vice Chairman of the team.
Net worth: Leonard Wilf's net worth could not be verified. But he is part of the Wilf family, with an estimated net worth of around $1.3bn.
Source of wealth
Real Estate
Leonard is part of the family-owned Garden Homes Development, which has a significant coverage of businesses across the United States. He also reportedly served as president of Garden Homes.
Minnesota Vikings
Alongside his cousins, he is also a co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings since the takeover in 2005.
Orlando City SC
He joined the ownership group of the Orlando City SC alongside his cousins.
Orlando City Pride
Leonard and his cousins are the majority shareholder of the Orlando City Pride National Women's Soccer League franchise.
Alan Landis
Alan Landis was one of the original partners of the investments group in the takeover bid of the team before his passing.
David Mandelbaum
David Mandelbaum is one of the minority-owners of the Minnesota Vikings. He is also a real estate developer and American politician.
Net worth: According to Benzinga, David Mandelbaum has an estimated net worth of $9.85 Million.
Source of wealth
Real Estate
He was a major contributing partner during the formation of Interstate Properties. He currently has one of the biggest real estate companies in the United States.
According to figures from Forbes as of 2005, David Mandelbaum and family had an estimated net worth of $900 million after being listed in the Forbes 400 that year.
Minnesota Vikings NFL net worth and valuation
According to figures from Forbes, the Minnesota Vikings NFL franchise team currently valued at $5.05B as of January 2025.
The team's revenue is as high as $569M. The majority of the team's income comes from marketing, stadium and branding.
Minnesota Vikings ownership history
The team has passed through a series of ownership throughout its existence and participation in the NFL.
Bill Boyer, Max Winter, & H. P. Skoglund (1960–1986)
Bill Boyer, Max Winter, and H. P. Skoglund were awarded the Minneapolis-St. Paul franchise in 1959 to be part of the new American Football League. However, they would have to wait until 1960 for an official expansion franchise.
Thus, the newly awarded Minnesota based franchise would begin to play in the league in 1961.
The team's first ownership group was known as Minnesota Pro Football, Inc. before it was renamed Minnesota Vikings Football Club, Inc. The group has over five investors with three majority and two minority shareholders.
Majority shareholders
Bill Boyer, Max Winter, and H. P. Skoglund
Minority shareholders
Northwest Publications Inc. and Ole Haugsrud.
However, the team's minority shareholders, Northwest Publications, were forced to sell off their stake following a new rule by the NFL. Its shares were purchased by Max Winter and Skoglund.
Irwin L. Jacobs & Carl Pohlad (1986–1987)
The second ownership group of the Minnesota Vikings consists of Irwin L. Jacobs & Carl Pohlad.
Max Winter, who was one of the majority shareholders of the team, reached an agreement with PJ Acquisition Corp., a company formed by Carl Pohlad and Irwin L. Jacobs in 1984. However, it did not materialise.
But two years later in 1986, the sale of Max Winter's share was approved by the NFL board and Pohlad and Jacobs became one of the new owners of the team.
The two went on to increase their Ownership stake to 87% following the purchase of David Weiner shares, thus becoming the majority shareholder of the team.
Lynn, Wheelock Whitney Jr., and Jaye F. Dyer later purchased the remaining shares that were held by the Boyer estate.
Ten equal partners (1991–1998)
Lynn and his partners went on to buy the Boyer and Skoglund estates.
Whitney and Dyer's group also purchased Pohlad and Jacobs' remaining shares in the team for $50 million. And later on, a new group of investors became part of the team ownership. They are as follows:
Roger Headrick
John C. Skoglund
Jaye F. Dyer
Philip S. Maas
James H. Binger
N. Bud Grossman
James R. Jundt
Elizabeth MacMillan
Carol S. Sperry
Wheelock Whitney Jr.
Red McCombs (1998–2005)
Following bids for the purchase of the team by several business owners, the team was eventually sold to Red McCombs for $250 million to become the new owner of the team.
What is the impact of the new owners of the Minnesota Vikings since 2005?
Since 2005, the Vikings has been one of the most competitive franchises in the NFL. They have managed over eight NFL playoffs appearances. They have also won the NFL East Division titles.
Stadium
The Minnesota Vikings currently play their home games at the TCF Bank Stadium located in Minneapolis.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 66,655 for National Football League games. It was opened in 2016 at a construction cost of $1.061 billion.
Trophies
The Minnesota Vikings have been successful at the divisional and conference levels with a significant number of wins.
Conference championships
The Vikings have won up to four conference titles especially during the early years of its foundation.
Divisional titles
The team has an impressive record of over 21 divisional titles throughout its history.