DFL Economic Report 24-25

Two players from Eintracht Braunschweig are about to high-five each other. (Photo)Two players from Eintracht Braunschweig are about to high-five each other. (Photo)

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Economic figures

Results and indicators

For the first time in five years, Bundesliga 2 recorded a cumulative profit; collectively, the clubs generated €29.4 million. Fifteen clubs reported positive results, compared to eight in the previous year. On an EBITDA basis, 16 clubs recorded profits. On average, the EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of the clubs and limited companies was €7.4 million, totaling €133.2 million€69.1 million higher than in the previous season. This was the highest profit before taxes and depreciations in Bundesliga 2 history (previous highest figure from 2018‑19 was €122.9 million).

Bundesliga 2
EBITDA

(€ 000s)

133,218 66,924 64,098 2024-25 2023-24 150,000 100,000 50,000 2022-23

Total result
after taxes

(€ 000s)

–40,000 0 40,000 2022-23 –2,196 2023-24 –33,126 2024-25 29,448

Number of clubs with a positive result after taxes

8 11 15 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23