DFL Economic Report 24-25

A camera with a Bundesliga sign on the side. (Photo)A camera with a Bundesliga sign on the side. (Photo)

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Economic figures

Revenue and expenditure

The 36 clubs and limited companies in the top two leagues achieved record figures in the 2024‑25 season, once again reaching a historic high in total revenues. For the first time, the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 generated revenues exceeding six billion euros. At €6.33 billion, revenues were €461.2 million higher than in the season 2023‑24, representing an increase of 7.9 per cent. 81 per cent of the revenues were generated by Bundesliga clubs. At the same time, club expenses increased by 4.7 per cent to €6.06 billion. Overall, this results in an overall profit of €271.5 million.

Licensed football Revenue (€ 000s)

 

2022-2023

2023-2024

2024-2025

Bundesliga

4,452,403

4,801,911

5,122,707

Contribution to total revenue

85.00%

81.80%

80.91%

Bundesliga 2

785,697

1,068,138

1,208,529

Contribution to total revenue

15.00%

18.20%

19.09%

Total

5,238,099

5,870,049

6,331,236

Licensed football Expenditure (€ 000s)

 

2022-2023

2023-2024

2024-2025

Bundesliga

4,408,096

4,687,096

4,880,642

Contribution to total expenditure

84.84%

80.97%

80.54%

Bundesliga 2

787,892

1,101,264

1,179,079

Contribution to total expenditure

15.16%

19.03%

19.46%

Total

5,195,989

5,788,359

6,059,721