Auston Matthews’ net worth timeline (2016–2026): A look into his decadal growth in terms of salary, contract, endorsements, and more details

Auston Matthews is a popular name in the international circuit and the National Hockey League (NHL). Currently serving as the hockey captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Matthews started his NHL journey a decade ago in 2016.

He was selected first overall by the Maple Leafs in the 2016 NHL Draft and was widely regarded as the top prospect that year. He also scored 40 goals in his debut season, a rookie record for the Maple Leafs, and became the second player since the 2004–05 lockout to reach that milestone.

In 2025, he scored his 390th NHL goal in a 6-5 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 2, 2025, to pass Sittler (389) for second in team history behind Sundin (420). His assist on William Nylander’s overtime goal was the 700th point of his NHL career. He got No. 400 in a 4-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on April 15, becoming the 110th player in NHL history to reach the milestone.

Besides, he has registered multiple awards under his name, including the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy. He also claimed the Ted Lindsay Award and the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's MVP. Matthews has been unstoppable in the game. He has been rigorously making progress in the rink with his skills, determination, and dedication. As 2026 is the new 2016, let’s take a look at his salary, contract details, endorsements, and more.

Auston Matthews’ net worth and salary

As Matthews joined the NHL in 2016, his net worth was minimal, mostly from signing bonuses or early contracts. However, the player now boasts a net worth of around $30 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Also, Auston Matthews's salary for the 2025–26 season has a base salary of $775,000 with a $14 million signing bonus, as per Spotrac.

Contract breakdown of Auston Matthews in 2016 and 2026

According to PuckPedia, Auston Matthews signed a 3-year, $2.75 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 21, 2016. The contract has a cap hit of $925,000 and expires at the end of the 2018-19 season. Later, Auston Matthews signed a 4-year, $53 million contract with the Maple Leafs, including $49 million signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $13.25 million. In 2025-26, Matthews will earn a base salary of $775,000 and a signing bonus of $14.425 million.

Auston Matthews’ brand deals and endorsements

His brand deals and endorsements also have a significant contribution to his overall net worth. Matthews has endorsement deals with brands such as Fanatics, Nike, RBC, Uber, and Upper Deck. His earnings from endorsements stand at $5 million, according to Forbes Magazine.

Apart from this, his most recent investment was in Marsblade during a seed funding round on March 3, 2023, which raised $1 million and included co-investor Geltis. Previously, he also invested in Buzzer on June 30, 2021, as part of its Series A funding round. His investment interests revolve around the consumer, media, and entertainment sectors, with companies based in Sweden and the United States.

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