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Arsenal Top Deloitte’s 2026 Women’s Money League, Edging Chelsea

Deloitte’s report underscores fast revenue growth concentrated among a few WSL leaders.

Overview

  • Deloitte ranks Arsenal first on €25.6m for 2024–25, narrowly ahead of Chelsea on €25.4m and Barcelona on €22m.
  • Arsenal’s revenue rose 43% as five Emirates crowds over 35,000 and tiered pricing delivered a women’s‑leading €7m in matchday income.
  • Chelsea recorded the strongest commercial income at €19.1m, keeping their total within a few hundred thousand euros of Arsenal.
  • The top 15 generated €158m, up 35% year over year, with WSL clubs dominating and the top three contributing roughly half of the total.
  • Average broadcast income fell 6% but rose 3% for returning clubs on long-term TV deals, with new competitions and European runs boosting revenues, and the list excluding US franchises that estimates suggest out-earn Europe’s best.