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Travis Kelce Takes Stake, Throws First Pitch for Guardians

5/27/2026

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Kelce Acquires Guardians Stake

Travis Kelce bought a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians on May 27, 2026.
He will throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on June 14, 2026 at Progressive Field.
The Guardians are valued at $1.7 billion, up from $1 billion in 2022.
Kelce said his ownership gives bragging rights because teammate Patrick Mahomes also holds a minority stake in the Kansas City Royals, an AL Central rival.

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Kelce Becomes Ambassador

Six Flags named Kelce a brand ambassador in March 2026.
Kelce’s activist investor group secured roughly 9 % ownership of Six Flags, the parent of Cedar Point.
The partnership permits Six Flags to use Kelce’s name, image and likeness across broadcast, streaming and in-park channels.
Kelce, a Cleveland Heights native, said he has so much love for the city and attended the Cavaliers-Knicks Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals with Taylor Swift.

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Historical Context

In March 2012 Magic Johnson joined Guggenheim Baseball Management to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers for a record $2.1 billion, creating a landmark athlete stake in an MLB franchise. His ownership model—later echoed by players such as Travis Kelce acquiring interests in Six Flags and the Cleveland Guardians—has spurred a broader trend of athletes shaping team branding and revenue.

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Kelce Acquires Guardians Stake

Travis Kelce bought a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians on May 27, 2026.
He will throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on June 14, 2026 at Progressive Field.
The Guardians are valued at $1.7 billion, up from $1 billion in 2022.
Kelce said his ownership gives bragging rights because teammate Patrick Mahomes also holds a minority stake in the Kansas City Royals, an AL Central rival.

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