Major League Baseball Raises Private Equity Investment Cap to Match NBA Standards

By Ben Horney and Daniel Roberts · Front Office Sports · 2026-09-23

Major League Baseball owners recently voted to expand the maximum ownership stake for private equity firms from 15% to 20%. Front Office Sports reports that this quiet shift aligns the league with the NHL, MLS, and NBA as franchises seek more flexible capital solutions to manage

Major League Baseball owners recently voted to expand the maximum ownership stake for private equity firms from 15% to 20%. Front Office Sports reports that this quiet shift aligns the league with the NHL, MLS, and NBA as franchises seek more flexible capital solutions to manage