Knighthead Capital, the owners of Birmingham City Football Club, has acquired a significant ownership stake in the Birmingham Panthers.
Birmingham Panthers are one of two new teams who have entered the Netball Super League (NSL) in 2025 as the League embarks on a journey to professionalisation.
This investment by the team at Knighthead, who took ownership of The Blues in 2023, further demonstrates their commitment to Birmingham and the West Midlands. It comes after their recent acquisition of the Birmingham Phoenix cricket team and further cements their position as a driving force when it comes to enabling and supporting women’s sport in the region.
“Our operations in Birmingham and the West Midlands are guided by the core principle that sport has a unique ability to bring people together,” said Thomas Wagner, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Member of Knighthead Capital. “Netball is a sport on the rise and adding it to our portfolio is another step towards our ultimate ambition, a Sports Quarter that will promote investment and create jobs, growth and opportunities at an unprecedented scale in East Birmingham.”
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Knighthead’s support and belief in the Birmingham Panthers,” said Alison Kay, Co-Founder of the Birmingham Panthers. “This partnership marks a significant step forward, not only for our club but for the growth of netball as a whole. Their support will allow us to strengthen our foundations, expand our reach, and inspire the next generation of players and fans. It’s an exciting time for the sport, and we’re eager to see the impact this collaboration will have on both our team and the wider netball community.”
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