DFL Economic Report 23-24

Silas Gnaka from 1. FC Magdeburg  running up on a ball. (Photo)Silas Gnaka from 1. FC Magdeburg  running up on a ball. (Photo)

Economic figures

Results and indicators

Due to rising costs, the Bundesliga 2 recorded a negative result. Overall, the clubs spent €33.1 million more than they earned. Eight clubs generated a profit, compared to eleven in the previous year. On an EBITDA basis, 16 clubs recorded a profit. The average EBITDA of the clubs and limited companies was €3.6 million, totalling €64.1 million and therefore only slightly below the previous year’s figure.

Bundesliga 2
EBITDA

(€ 000s)

64,098 98,532 66,924 2023-24 2022-23 100,000 80,000 60,000 2021-22

Total result
after taxes

(€ 000s)

–40,000 –20,000 0 2021-22 –9,545 2022-23 –2,196 2023-24 –33,126

Number of clubs with a positive result after taxes

2023-24 8 2022-23 11 2021-22 10