Having one of the richest CFL owners doesn’t guarantee a team will be among the favourites in Grey Cup odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
The willingness of ownership to spend can still be a factor worth considering when evaluating the football betting markets, however.
CFL Owners’ Net Worth, Ranked
| Rank | Team | Name | Net Worth ($ billion) |
| 1 | Toronto Argonauts | MLSE | 13 |
| 2 | Calgary Stampeders | N. Murray Edwards | 4.8 |
| 3 | Montreal Alouettes | Pierre Karl Péladeau | 3.7 |
| 4 | Ottawa Redblacks | Roger Greenberg | 1.5 |
| 5 | BC Lions | Amar Doman | 1 |
| 6 | Edmonton Elks | Deb Thompson | 0.7 |
| 7 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Bob Young | 0.5 |
| T-8 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | Winnipeg Football Club | N/A |
| T-8 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club | N/A |
Who Are the Wealthiest Canadian Football League Owners?
1. MLSE, Toronto Argonauts: $13 billion
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment purchased the Toronto Argonauts in December 2017. MLSE also owns the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Toronto FC.
2. N. Murray Edwards, Calgary Stampeders: $4.8 billion
Murray Edwards is the majority owner of Calgary Sports and Entertainment. Edwards made his fortune through Canadian oil and gas companies.
3. Pierre Karl Péladeau, Montreal Alouettes: $3.7 billion
Making his money in telecommunications, Pierre Karl Péladeau first tried to buy the Montreal Canadiens before purchasing the Montreal Alouettes in 2023.
4. Roger Greenberg, Ottawa Redblacks: $1.5 billion
Roger Greenberg’s wealth comes from running the Minto Group, which is a real estate company based in Ottawa. Greenberg is the managing partner of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment group.
5. Amar Doman, BC Lions: $1 billion
Amar Doman has specialised in turning companies around. His family has a history in the building supplies industry, but Doman diversified his business interests to become a billionaire and the owner of the BC Lions.
6. Deb Thompson, Edmonton Elks: $700 million
The Edmonton Elks were a community-owned team until 2024. Larry Thompson bought the franchise in 2024 and passed it on to his wife when he died in September 2025.
7. Bob Young, Hamilton Tiger-Cats: $500 million
Bob Young made his money in the computer software industry before investing in the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Forge FC. He has owned the team since 2003.
T-8. Winnipeg Football Club, Winnipeg Blue Bombers: N/A
Winnipeg Football Club is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting football in Manitoba. Until 2025, the organisation also ran a soccer team.
T-8. Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club, Saskatchewan Roughriders: N/A
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are the second CFL team under non-profit ownership. Membership shares are classified as Class A (voting rights) or Class B (no voting rights).
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