David and Victoria Beckham reach £1.185 billion
Sir David Beckham and Victoria Beckham had an estimated combined fortune of £1.185 billion in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, up from £500 million in the publication’s 2025 assessment.
The estimate reflects interests in soccer, licensing, media, fashion, property, and consumer businesses. They ranked second among Britain’s wealthiest sports figures, behind Bernie Ecclestone and his family’s £2 billion fortune.
David Beckham built a global brand
David Beckham played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain before retiring in 2013. Sponsorship and licensing agreements expanded throughout his playing career and retirement.
Beckham earned 115 senior appearances for England and competed at the 1998, 2002, and 2006 World Cups. His international profile later supported partnerships across fashion, finance, media, eyewear, and consumer products.
David Beckham secured a $25 million option
David Beckham’s 2007 LA Galaxy agreement included an option to acquire an MLS expansion team for $25 million. The price remained far below fees later charged for new league franchises.
Major League Soccer awarded Miami an expansion team in January 2018, and Inter Miami began playing in 2020. Beckham became the first former MLS player to join a league ownership group.
Inter Miami receives a $1.45 billion estimate
Sportico valued Inter Miami at $1.45 billion in February 2026, placing the club first among Major League Soccer teams. The estimate represented a 22% increase over its 2025 valuation.
David Beckham co-owns Inter Miami with managing owner Jorge Mas and co-owner José Mas. Public reports connect Beckham’s stake to the couple’s wealth estimate, although his precise ownership share remains undisclosed.
Lionel Messi raised Inter Miami’s profile
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023. The club’s estimated value later rose from $585 million before his arrival to $1.45 billion in 2026, alongside higher revenue and international exposure.
Inter Miami extended Messi’s contract through the 2028 MLS season in October 2025. David Beckham said the ownership group’s original vision included successfully bringing the world’s leading players to Miami.
Miami Freedom Park expands the club project
Miami Freedom Park is a 131-acre development near Miami International Airport. It includes Inter Miami’s new stadium, a 58-acre public park, community athletic fields, shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, hotel space, and office space.
Inter Miami scheduled the stadium, public park, and initial entertainment district to open in phases beginning in 2026, with additional retail, hotel, and commercial phases expected through 2030. The project is designed to turn the club’s stadium site into a broader mixed-use destination.
Authentic bought 55% of Beckham’s brand
Authentic entered a 2022 strategic partnership to co-own and manage David Beckham’s global brand. Bloomberg reported that Authentic agreed to buy a 55% stake in Beckham’s DB Ventures for about £200 million, or roughly $269 million.
Separate reporting said the deal included a $200 million cash payment and $50 million in Authentic stock. Beckham also became an Authentic shareholder, connecting his personal brand with a wider sports and entertainment portfolio.
Beckham’s business paid £60.2 million
David Beckham’s commercial business earns income from licensing, partnerships, marketing, creative services, and consumer products. He retained a 45% interest after Authentic acquired the majority of DB Ventures in 2022.
DRJB Holdings paid £60.2 million in dividends during 2024 and early 2025. Those distributions represented cash returned to shareholders from Beckham’s business interests, separate from estimated changes in Inter Miami’s value.
Studio 99 expands Beckham’s media interests
David Beckham founded Studio 99 in 2019 to produce documentary and commercial projects. Authentic became the production company’s largest shareholder when the parties entered into a broader brand partnership in 2022.
The four-part Netflix series ‘Beckham’ won the 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series. Studio 99 has also produced documentary projects for major streaming services and international television networks.
Beckham expands commercial partnerships
Bank of America announced a multiyear partnership with Sir David Beckham in November 2025. He became an ambassador for the Sports with Us program, which includes its involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
BOSS also formed a multiyear design partnership with Beckham. The first BECKHAM x BOSS collection launched for spring and summer 2025, with Beckham participating directly throughout the product design process.
BEEUP adds a consumer snack business
David Beckham and entrepreneur Shaun Neff launched BEEUP in June 2025. The honey-based fruit snack brand entered Target stores across the United States with products designed for active children and families.
Beckham also maintains an eyewear partnership with Safilo. These ventures extend his commercial activity into consumer retail, while external companies handle much of the production, licensing, sales, and distribution.
IM8 adds another investment partnership
David Beckham became a strategic investor in Prenetics in July 2024. Beckham and Prenetics also became co-founding partners of IM8, a consumer wellness brand developed through the company’s health platform.
Prenetics provides the company platform, while Beckham serves as an investor, co-founder, and ambassador. The arrangement gives him an equity-based role rather than limiting his involvement to a conventional endorsement agreement.
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Victoria Beckham adds fashion revenue
Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty business reported £112.7 million in 2024 revenue, up 26% from £89.1 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization reached £2.2 million for the year.
The couple’s £1.185 billion wealth estimate includes David Beckham’s soccer and commercial interests, as well as Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty operations. The figure represents the combined estimated wealth, not a single company’s market value.
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This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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