DFL Economic Report 23-24

Four football players in a headball battle with their backs to the camera. (Photo)Four football players in a headball battle with their backs to the camera. (Photo)

Economic figures

Results and indicators

For the second time in a row, the 18 Bundesliga clubs generated an overall profit. The clubs’ income exceeded expenditure by €114.8 million. In the previous year, a surplus of €44.3 million was achieved. However, only nine clubs were in the black, compared to twelve in the previous year. In terms of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation), 17 clubs achieved a positive result. The total for the Bundesliga was €833.2 million, €22.3 million less than in the previous season – but still the third-highest figure in Bundesliga history.

Bundesliga EBITDA

(€ 000s)

500,000 750,000 1,000,000 2021-22 508,914 2022-23 855,540 2023-24 833,238

Total result after taxes

(€ 000s)

–195,622 44,306 114,815 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 –200,000 –40,000 120,000

Number of clubs with a positive result after taxes

2023-24 9 2022-23 12 2021-22 8