MCCOURT SPORTS
The Power of Sports
McCourt is shaping the future of sports as a proud steward and investor in the most promising organizations—from iconic legacy brands to emerging leagues redefining athletics. Our belief in the power of sports to bring people together is an integral part of our heritage, dating back nearly a century ago when Frank McCourt’s grandfather, Francis McCourt, became a part-owner of the Boston Braves.
In 2016, MG acquired the iconic Ligue 1 French football club Olympique de Marseille (OM), which played in its first Europa League final in 14 years in its second season under MG’s ownership and returned to the sport’s biggest stage, the UEFA Champions League, in 2020 and 2022. Our company is proud to serve as steward of this legendary club, which inspires and unites the citizens of France’s oldest city, has helped make Marseille one of the world’s fastest growing destinations, and elevates the local community through the work of the OM Foundation.
A Legacy of Success
2014-2022:
Equestrian Endeavors
Global Champions League
In 2014, MG became 50 percent owner of the Global Champions League and Tour, the equestrian world’s most celebrated international show-jumping competition, which MG successfully exited in 2022.
Miami Celtics
MG also has franchised the acclaimed Miami Celtics equestrian show-jumping team for multiple seasons, most recently in 2022, when the Celtics claimed the Global Champions League Super Cup.
2008-2019:
Los Angeles Marathon
In 2008, MG acquired the operating rights to the Los Angeles Marathon, where MG designed a visionary “Stadium to the Sea” course for this celebrated annual event. Later, MG donated the for-profit endurance race business to the nonprofit The McCourt Foundation.
2004-2012:
Los Angeles Dodgers
In 2004, Frank extended his family’s sports legacy by acquiring the Los Angeles Dodgers. Under his stewardship, the Dodgers achieved a victory in the playoffs for the first time since 1988 and back-to-back National League Championship Series appearances.
Frank sold the team in 2012 for a record-breaking $2.2 billion—at the time, the largest sale of a professional sports franchise in history.
Value Created by McCourt
Utilizing his deep experience as a builder, Frank improved Dodger facilities and infrastructure, expanded the brand’s global footprint, and increased community partnerships throughout Greater Los Angeles during his tenure as steward.
- In 2005, Dodger Stadium unveiled significant renovations, including full seating replacements in the bowl area, a full renovation of the field level, and stadium club improvements for an enhanced game day experience.
- In 2008, the Dodgers and San Diego Padres made history by traveling to Beijing to play a two-game exhibition series, which still holds the record as being the first and only MLB games to be played in China.
- In 2009, Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, opened as a new 13,000-seat stadium and practice facility—now home to both the L.A. Dodgers and Chicago White Sox spring training camps.
- All of these advancements led to the historic sale of the Dodgers and paved the way for a record-breaking $7 billion media rights deal.
