Chelsea FC Acquisition & Valuation

Chelsea FC was acquired by Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly for $5.3B in May 2022, a 8.6x multiple on $616M of revenue.

Chelsea FC acquisition price

$5.3B

Acquired by Clearlake Capital, Todd Boehly · May 2022

Chelsea FC revenue at acquisition

$616M

Last twelve months · May 2022

Chelsea FC revenue multiple at acquisition

8.6x

EV/Revenue · May 2022

Key investors in Chelsea FC

  • Clearlake Capital

Chelsea FC Overview


Founded

1905

HQ

United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Product sales, Advertising

Revenue

$630M (Sep 2026)

Valuation

$6.7B (Sep 2026)

Sectors

Chelsea FC Acquisition

Chelsea FC was acquired by Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly for $5.3B on 30 May 2022.

The acquisition price implies a 8.6x revenue multiple on $616M of revenue.

Chelsea FC acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/Revenue
  • Clearlake Capital
  • Todd Boehly
30 May 2022PE buyout$5.3B8.6x

Chelsea FC Valuation

Chelsea FC is currently valued at $6.7B, based on its secondary sale in September 2026.

The round was led by Clearlake Capital.

Chelsea FC valuation by funding round

Chelsea FC valuation by funding round
DateStageValuationRevenue Multiple
Sep 2026Secondary$6.7B10.6x

Chelsea FC Revenue

Chelsea FC's latest recorded revenue is $630M, as of its secondary sale in September 2026. At a $6.7B valuation, that implies a 10.6x revenue multiple.

Chelsea FC revenue by funding round

Chelsea FC revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *ValuationRevenue MultipleStage
Sep 2026$630M$6.7B10.6xSecondary

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

Chelsea FC Funding History

Chelsea FC has 1 recorded secondary share sale and no primary funding rounds.

Chelsea FC funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsValuationDeal Summary
Sep 2026SecondaryClearlake Capital (lead)$6.7BClearlake Capital Group acquired the ownership interests of Todd Boehly and Mark Walter in Chelsea Football Club in September 2026, taking full control of the club. The transaction was reported at about £950 million for the combined minority stakes, with an implied enterprise value of about £5 billion, and was funded with Clearlake’s own capital alongside direct investments from its co-founders Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano rather than new acquisition debt. The deal ended the club’s four-year ownership structure and consolidated control under Clearlake, which had previously held the majority position. The transaction was framed as a buyout of existing shareholders rather than a new financing round, and it positioned Clearlake as the sole controlling owner of the Premier League club. The reported structure indicated cash consideration for the exiting holders, with no new debt raised for the purchase. Chelsea Football Club is a London-based professional football club competing in the English Premier League, with Boehly and Walter each holding about 12.8% stakes before the sale and Clearlake previously holding about 61.5%. The club was valued at around £5 billion in the transaction, reflecting one of the largest ownership buyouts in European football.

Who has invested in Chelsea FC?

1 investor has backed Chelsea FC across its funding rounds, including Clearlake Capital.

Lead investors include Clearlake Capital.


Chelsea FC Investors

Investors in Chelsea FC by funding rounds participated
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Chelsea FC Competitors

Chelsea FC competitors include listed companies like MSG Sports and Manchester United, and private ones like Suning Sports, Liverpool FC, Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Fenway Sports Group.

Public and private companies comparable to Chelsea FC
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Suning SportsChinaNanjingPrivate--$2.6B-
Liverpool FCUnited KingdomLiverpoolPrivate$948M$133M$7.1B7.5x
Monumental Sports & EntertainmentUnited StatesWashington, DCPrivate--$7.2B-
Fenway Sports GroupUnited StatesBoston, MAPrivate--$7.3B-
MSG SportsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$1.2B$39M$9.5B9.2x
Manchester UnitedUnited KingdomUnited KingdomPublicly listed$889M$300M$3.5B4.7x

Chelsea FC Public Comps

Chelsea FC is no longer listed, but its public comps include MSG Sports, Manchester United, Atlanta Braves Holdings, Juventus FC, Ollamani, Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahce SK, Parken Sport, Olympique Lyon and TKO.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
MSG Sports$1.2B$39M9.1x9.2x267.2x411.3x
Manchester United$889M$300M4.9x4.7x14.5x15.1x
Atlanta Braves Holdings$732M$98M5.8x5.5x43.7x65.3x
Juventus FC$598M$124M2.1x2.2x10.3x10.3x
Ollamani$374M$38M2.1x1.9x20.7x11.3x
Borussia Dortmund$602M$133M0.7x0.7x3.1x3.6x
Fenerbahce SK$176M$17M2.2x-22.0x-
Parken Sport$288M$86M1.7x-5.6x-

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Common questions about Chelsea FC

When was Chelsea FC founded?Chelsea FC was founded in 1905.
Where is Chelsea FC headquartered?Chelsea FC is headquartered in United Kingdom.
Is Chelsea FC publicly listed?No, Chelsea FC was acquired by Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly in May 2022.
Who acquired Chelsea FC?Chelsea FC was acquired by Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly in May 2022.
How much was Chelsea FC acquired for?Chelsea FC was acquired for $5.3B in May 2022, a 8.6x revenue multiple.
What is Chelsea FC's valuation?Chelsea FC was last valued at $6.7B in its secondary sale in September 2026.
Who are Chelsea FC's investors?Chelsea FC's investors include Clearlake Capital.
What is Chelsea FC's revenue?Chelsea FC's latest recorded revenue is $630M (September 2026).
What is Chelsea FC's revenue multiple?Chelsea FC's latest valuation implies a 10.6x revenue multiple ($6.7B valuation on $630M of revenue).
Which companies are comparable to Chelsea FC?Companies comparable to Chelsea FC include Suning Sports, Liverpool FC, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Fenway Sports Group, MSG Sports and Manchester United.

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