DFL Economic Report 24-25

Two Eintracht Frankfurt players celebrate and the video cube is visible with the inscription ‘GOAL’. (Photo)Two Eintracht Frankfurt players celebrate and the video cube is visible with the inscription ‘GOAL’. (Photo)

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Economic figures

Results and indicators

The Bundesliga achieved the highest overall profit in league history during the 2024‑25 season. Overall, the clubs earned €242.1 million more than they spent. The previous record was set in the 2015‑16 season, with a surplus of €206.2 million. Looking at individual clubs, thirteen clubs reported profits, compared to nine in the previous year. Regarding EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), all 18 clubs achieved positive results. The cumulative EBITDA of the clubs exceeded €1.07 billion, surpassing the previous record (2018‑19: €868.5 million) by €197.6 million.

Bundesliga EBITDA

(€ 000s)

800,000 950,000 1,100,000 2022-23 833,238 2023-24 855,540 2024-25 1,066,104

Total result after taxes

(€ 000s)

44,306 114,815 242,064 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 0 125,000 250,000

Number of clubs with a positive result after taxes

13 9 12 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23