In the 2024-2025 season.
Europe’s football revenue has surpassed €40 billion.
Europe’s football revenue reached €40.2 billion in the 2024-25 season, but reports suggest the market’s growth could slow down.
European football’s revenue surpassed €40 billion for the first time in the 2024-2025 season, according to the specialized sports economics platform.
Deloitte’s annual survey, also reported by Reuters, revealed that European football’s total revenue reached €40.2 billion this season, up from €38 billion the previous year. The five major European leagues—the English Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A, and Ligue 1—generated a combined revenue of €21.6 billion.
The English Premier League remained the highest-grossing league, earning £6.8 billion. Bundesliga’s revenue exceeded €4 billion, while LaLiga reached approximately €4.1 billion. Serie A’s revenue was around €3 billion, and Ligue 1’s revenue was about €2.2 billion.
Higher revenue doesn’t always mean higher profits
A key issue in football economics is the gap between revenue growth and profitability. In England, despite high revenues, Premier League clubs recorded a total pre-tax loss of £948 million in the season under review, largely due to increased transfer costs and wages.
Deloitte has warned that European football’s revenue growth may slow in the coming years, and increasing the number of matches to boost revenue may not be a sustainable solution.
This situation underscores the growing importance of cost management, capital productivity, and revenue diversification for football clubs.
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