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What does Crystal Palace Football Club own?
Crystal Palace Football Club operates as a single-brand sports franchise. The club owns its stadium, Selhurst Park (capacity approximately 25,000), its academy system, and its playing squad. The club does not own multiple consumer brands or subsidiaries. Its commercial activities are centered on the Crystal Palace FC brand, including matchday operations, broadcasting rights, and commercial partnerships.

Is Crystal Palace publicly traded?
No, Crystal Palace is not publicly traded. The club is privately owned by a consortium of investors including Woody Johnson (43%), Josh Harris and David Blitzer (approximately 30% combined), and Steve Parish (approximately 10%). The club has never been listed on any stock exchange.

Who founded Crystal Palace Football Club?
Crystal Palace Football Club was founded on September 10, 1905, by workers at the Crystal Palace Company, which operated the Crystal Palace exhibition building in Sydenham Hill, South London. The club was originally formed to play at the Crystal Palace stadium before moving to Selhurst Park in 1924.

Where is Crystal Palace headquartered?
Crystal Palace Football Club is headquartered in Selhurst, South London, England, United Kingdom. The club's offices and stadium, Selhurst Park, are located in the London Borough of Croydon. Selhurst Park has been the club's home ground since 1924.

How many trophies has Crystal Palace won?
Crystal Palace won its first major trophy in May 2025, the FA Cup, defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the final at Wembley. The club won the Community Shield in August 2025. In May 2026, Palace won the UEFA Conference League, defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final in Leipzig. These are the first major trophies in the club's 120-year history.

Who owns Crystal Palace Football Club?
Crystal Palace is owned by a consortium led by chairman Steve Parish (approximately 10%), with Woody Johnson as the largest single shareholder (43%, acquired in July 2025), and Josh Harris and David Blitzer (approximately 30% combined). Johnson is co-owner of the New York Jets and a Johnson and Johnson heir. Harris co-founded Apollo Global Management. Blitzer is a former Blackstone executive.

Has Crystal Palace made any major acquisitions recently?
The most significant recent transaction was Woody Johnson's purchase of a 43% stake in July 2025 for approximately £190 million, acquiring the shares from John Textor's Eagle Football Holdings. In June 2026, the ownership group began exploring a potential sale of the club, working with Raine Group to evaluate options including a full sale or new capital investment.