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Real Madrid Posts $1.39 Billion Revenue, Record High For Sports Entity
The club said stadium revenue rose 11% and marketing income 6% as renovated Bernabéu deals drove growth.
- On Tuesday, July 28, Spanish giants Real Madrid announced record operating revenue of €1.221 billion for the 2025-26 season, becoming the first sports entity to exceed the €1.2 billion mark.
- With 93% of growth stemming from directly controlled income, Madrid's expansion was driven by stadium operations and sponsorships rather than broadcast deals or on-field results.
- Stadium revenue surged 107% to €363 million following the Santiago Bernabéu renovation, which Madrid describes as "practically finished" after years of construction with reduced capacity.
- Madrid posted €26 million profit after tax, marking 26 consecutive profitable years, while investing €161 million in player signings and €192 million in facilities.
- Revenue growth positions the club as the industry leader, pulling it away from Premier League rivals who rely more heavily on traditional broadcast income and tournament performance.
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Real Madrid is displaying remarkable financial strength. The Real Madrid board has approved the 2025-2026 financial year accounts, which, according to the data released, show a historic and unprecedented record in football for revenue, as well as for gross operating profit. Revenue exceeding €1.2 billion. Operating revenue, excluding player transfers, reached €1,221 million, a 3.1% increase compared to the previous year. The club has thus crosse…
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