German Professional Soccer Achieves Record Revenue for 2023/2024 Season

Despite record-breaking €5.87 billion in revenue, fewer than half of Bundesliga and second-division clubs reported profits.

The 36 clubs in Germany's Bundesliga and second division generated €5.87 billion in revenue during the 2023/2024 season, a 12% increase from the previous season’s record.
A total of €1.66 billion from the revenue was contributed to public coffers through taxes and levies.
Increased ticket sales were a significant factor, with 20.7 million tickets sold, marking an all-time high for attendance.
Employment in and around professional soccer reached a new peak, with nearly 62,000 people working in the industry.
Only nine Bundesliga clubs and eight second-division teams reported profits, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving operational profitability.