The wealthiest athletes in 2026 built their fortunes through business ownership and investment rather than playing contracts alone. Roger Federer's $1.1 billion net worth is driven primarily by a 3% stake in On Running worth over $375 million — more than his entire $130 million career prize money. Tiger Woods's billion was built through his own course design business and Nike partnership.
Top 10 Richest Athletes 2026 (Non-Football, Non-Basketball)
| # | Athlete | Net Worth | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Woods | $1.1B | Golf |
| 2 | Roger Federer | $1.1B | Tennis |
| 3 | Michael Schumacher | $600M | Formula 1 |
| 4 | Floyd Mayweather | $450M | Boxing |
| 5 | Manny Pacquiao | $220M | Boxing |
| 6 | Wayne Gretzky | $250M | Ice Hockey |
| 7 | Maria Sharapova | $180M | Tennis |
| 8 | Derek Jeter | $200M | Baseball |
| 9 | Serena Williams | $300M | Tennis |
| 10 | Lewis Hamilton | $300M | Formula 1 |
Roger Federer — The Investor Who Became a Billionaire
Roger Federer joined the Forbes billionaires list for the first time in March 2026. His $1.1 billion net worth is built not on his $130 million career prize money but on a 3% stake in Swiss running shoe brand On, acquired in 2019 when the company was still small. On has since become one of the fastest-growing sports brands in the world, making Federer's stake worth over $375 million. His $300 million Uniqlo deal and $8 million annual Rolex partnership add further income. See Federer's full profile →
Tiger Woods — Golf's First Billionaire
Tiger Woods built his $1.1 billion fortune through 27 years of Nike partnership income, his own golf course design business Jupiter Links, and the continuing commercial value of his name even through injury and personal setbacks. He earns approximately $50 million per year in endorsements despite rarely competing. See Woods's full profile →