West Ham United Football Club

West Ham United Football Club, commonly known as 'The Hammers,' is a historic professional football club based in Stratford, East London. Founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks, the club was reformed as West Ham United in 1900 and has since become a cornerstone of English football culture. The club competes in the Premier League and operates primarily out of the London Stadium.

The club's manufacturing and operational activities, including its sporting services, are domestically based in the United Kingdom. Ownership of the club is decentralized across several major investment groups. At the start of 2026, the primary stakeholders include London-based businessman David Sullivan and Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský, whose involvement has significantly bolstered the club's international portfolio and financial standing in recent years.