German Football League to Debate Redistribution of TV Revenue

The January meeting will address calls from clubs like Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV for changes to the current allocation model.

The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) will hold an extraordinary meeting on January 16 to discuss the distribution of €1.121 billion in annual TV revenue.
The current model allocates revenue based on equal distribution, performance, youth development, and fan interest, with only 3% tied to the latter category.
Clubs such as Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV are pushing for a greater share, arguing that their large fan bases and brand appeal warrant more consideration.
The DFL recently secured €4.484 billion for German-language TV rights over the next four seasons, an increase of €84 million compared to the previous period.
Debate centers on how to objectively measure fan interest, with metrics like stadium attendance, subscription rates, and club popularity under review.