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Liverpool

Tier 1Premier LeagueAnfield, Liverpool, North West England, EnglandOn the globe

Founded: 3 June 1892
Ground: Anfield61,276 seats · opened 1885
Full name: Liverpool Football Club
Website: liverpoolfc.com

Who owns Liverpool

Controlled by Fenway Sports Group through FSG Football Group, LLC and UKSV Holdings Company Ltd since 2010; in August 2026 FSG agreed to sell a minority stake (reported 38%) to the 1892 Holdings consortium, keeping majority ownership and operational control.

Owned by investorsOwner based abroad: United States

As of August 2026High confidenceSources: Companies House, Companies House, Liverpool FC

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamThe Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds LimitedPrivate limited company, England, Companies House 00035668

Stake not knowncontrols
Fenway Sports Group, LLCLimited liability company, United StatesSince October 2010, figure as of 14 August 2026Through FSG Football Group, LLC → UKSV Holdings Company Ltd (07393872)Majority owner with operational control. In August 2026 FSG agreed to sell a minority stake to 1892 Holdings, subject to regulatory approvals.High confidenceSources: Companies House, Companies House, Liverpool FC
- Stake not knownsignificant
  John W. HenryPerson, United StatesFigure as of October 2026Registered at Companies House as PSC of UKSV Holdings with more than 25% but not more than 50% (indirect, through FSG); press estimates c.40% of FSG.High confidenceSource: Companies House
- Stake not knownminority
  RedBird Capital PartnersInvestment firm, United StatesSince March 2021, figure as of March 2021'Significant investment' at a US$7.35bn enterprise value; percentage not in the release (press at the time put it near 11%, unverified).Medium confidenceSource: Fenway Sports Group

Part of a multi-club groupRedBird Capital Partners4 clubs

Changes of control

14 August 2026
1892 Holdings bought a minority stake from Fenway Sports Group, LLC, announced.
Closing is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. Reported as 38% (Wikipedia); not stated by the club.
High confidenceSources: Liverpool FC, Wikipedia
What the source says
entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of a minority equity stake in Liverpool FC to 1892 Holdings

Sources12

RedBird Capital Partners completa il rifinanziamento di AC Milan AC Milan, Club, 30 January 2026. Checked 3 October 2026.
FSG announces strategic minority investment in Liverpool FC Liverpool FC, Club, 14 August 2026. Checked 3 October 2026.
RedBird says Italian probe into who owns AC Milan ‘contradicts the evidence’ Inside World Football, News, 14 March 2024. Checked 3 October 2026.
Fenway Sports Group announces significant investment by RedBird Capital Partners; LeBron James, Maverick Carter join FSG ownership Fenway Sports Group, Owner, 31 March 2021. Checked 3 October 2026.
THE LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB AND ATHLETIC GROUNDS LIMITED (00035668) – persons with significant control Companies House, Company registry, 6 April 2016. Checked 3 October 2026.
UKSV Holdings Company Ltd – group accounts for the year to 31 May 2025 (filed 4 Mar 2026), note 24 Companies House, Company registry, 4 March 2026. Checked 3 October 2026.
UKSV HOLDINGS COMPANY LTD. (07393872) – persons with significant control Companies House, Company registry, 6 April 2016. Checked 3 October 2026.
Wikidata Wikidata, Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 4 October 2026.
Wikidata Wikidata, Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 4 October 2026.
2026–27 Premier League Wikipedia, Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
Liverpool F.C. Wikipedia, Wikipedia / Wikidata, October 2026. Checked 3 October 2026.
Toulouse Football Club Wikipedia, Wikipedia / Wikidata, September 2026. Checked 3 October 2026.

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