Wayne Gretzky — Net Worth and Career Earnings
Wayne Gretzky has an estimated net worth of $250 million as of 2026, built through a hockey career that produced statistics so extraordinary they are considered unbreakable in the modern era. Known universally as "The Great One," Gretzky holds the NHL record for goals (894), assists (1,963) and points (2,857) — and his assist total alone would make him the all-time leading scorer even if he had never scored a single goal. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame immediately upon retirement in 1999, bypassing the standard three-year waiting period.
His business ventures include Wayne Gretzky Estates, a winery in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula that produces award-winning wines and is one of Canada's most recognised wine brands. He has worked as a hockey analyst for Canadian sports television and maintains endorsement relationships with various brands. His playing career earnings of approximately $45 million were modest by modern standards, with his wealth primarily built through business investments and endorsements during and after his playing days.
Gretzky grew up in Brantford, Ontario and was playing against players several years older than him at age six. His father Walter built a backyard rink that became famous in Canadian sports lore. The sale of Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 for $15 million remains one of the most discussed transactions in sports history — widely credited with growing hockey's popularity in the American south and west. His marriage to actress Janet Jones has produced five children. He briefly coached the Phoenix Coyotes from 2005 to 2009.