Archive · 20 May 2025
Real Madrid Tops Football's Richest Clubs, Exceeds €1 Billion in Revenue
Imagine the richest football clubs as giant money-making machines!
Real Madrid made over a billion euros last year, more than any other club ever.
The top 10 clubs together earned a whopping €11.2 billion.
They make money from tickets, sponsors, and TV deals.
Real Madrid is on top because they're popular and make smart business moves.
Fans are willing to pay more for tickets now because the stadiums are better.
The clubs also have lots of deals with companies for advertising and other things.
These clubs are really good at making money!
Real Madrid earned over €1 billion in a single year, a record for the club.
The top 10 European football clubs made a combined €11.2 billion in the 2023/24 season.
Real Madrid tops the Deloitte Football Money League for the ninth time in 12 years.
Sponsorships and commercial deals contributed the most to club revenue.
Ticket sales grew by 11% as clubs enhanced matchday experiences and increased prices.
- Who
- Real Madrid and other top European football clubs.
- What
- Real Madrid became the first football club to surpass €1 billion in annual revenue.
- When
- During the 2023/24 season.
- Where
- Europe.
- Why
- Increased ticket prices and improved stadium experiences, along with strong global marketing and commercial deals, have driven revenue growth.
- Top Club
- Real Madrid
- Real Madrid's Income
- €1,045.5 million
- Top 10 Clubs' Revenue
- €11.2 billion
- Revenue Increase (Year-over-year)
- 6%
- Ticket Sales Percentage of Revenue
- 18%