Real Madrid the first European club to surpass €1.2 billion revenue barrier

Real Madrid becomes first European sports club to surpass €1.2 billion in annual revenue

Spanish football giant Real Madrid reached €1.221 billion in revenue for the 2025-2026 season, excluding transfer income, becoming the first European sports club to break the €1.2 billion barrier. The club has also posted a surplus for 26 consecutive seasons.

Scraper SystemJuly 28, 2026, 11:30 PM

Real Madrid becomes first European sports club to surpass €1.2 billion in annual revenue

Real Madrid, the financial powerhouse of European football, has broken new ground by becoming the first sports club to surpass the €1.2 billion annual revenue barrier. According to figures for the 2025-2026 season approved by the club's board of directors, total revenue reached €1.221 billion, excluding player transfer income.

The club's revenue grew by 3.1 percent compared to the previous season. This growth was driven by directly managed commercial operations along with an 11 percent rise in stadium revenue and a 6 percent increase in marketing income. New sponsorship deals also contributed to the marketing revenue.

Revenue up 61 percent over the last 7 years

Real Madrid announced that its total revenue has grown by 61 percent over the last seven-year period. During the same span, stadium revenue doubled while the total cost of the Santiago Bernabéu renovation project reached €1.407 billion. Spending on player contracts rose by €166 million over the last seven years, an increase of 37 percent; the club spent €161 million on new transfers last season alone.

26 consecutive seasons of profit

The club increased its operating profit before interest, depreciation and tax (EBITDA) by 18 percent to €287.4 million. Net profit after tax came in at €26.3 million. With these results, Real Madrid has now recorded a financial surplus for the 26th consecutive season.

Real Madrid's strong financial position is also reflected in its net assets, which stand at €624 million. Of this amount, €83 million is in cash, while net debt excluding the stadium project is just €9 million. The club also has an unused credit line of €475 million.

The club stated that these economic indicators support its sporting strategy. Maintaining financial discipline while remaining competitive in the transfer market, Real Madrid announced that it has agreed deals with four new players in the summer transfer window and is close to completing one more signing.

Real Madrid becomes first European sports club to surpass €1.2 billion in annual revenue