Record-Breaking Revenue of €1.4 Billion for the 24-25 Season Reported by Real Madrid
Real Madrid, the Spanish football giants, have cemented their position as the most valuable soccer club globally in 2025, with an estimated valuation of around $6.75 billion. This impressive figure marks the first time a soccer club has surpassed the $1 billion annual revenue milestone[1][2][3].
However, when compared to all sports franchises worldwide, Real Madrid finds itself in the 9th position[4]. This ranking places the club behind football powerhouses like Manchester United, valued at approximately $10 billion[4], as well as numerous NFL, NBA, and other sports teams.
During the 2024-25 season, Real Madrid's revenue soared to €1.185 billion ($1.39 billion), representing a 10.4% increase from the previous year[1]. This growth was driven by several factors, including a surge in merchandising and sponsorship revenue, boosted by new partnerships such as a sleeve sponsorship deal with tech giant HP[1].
Despite a decline in broadcasting revenue due to lower Champions League and LaLiga payouts[1], the club managed to offset these declines through commercial and matchday revenue[1]. Net income for Real Madrid also rose to $28 million, marking a 55% increase[1]. The club's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization also increased by 55%, reaching €243 million ($284 million)[1].
The club's financial success is further highlighted by the completion of the five-year renovation of their Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the 2024-25 season[1]. The total stadium investment as of June 2025 stands at €1.35 billion ($1.58 billion), with certain final steps remaining[1].
It's worth noting that Real Madrid's personnel expense-to-revenue ratio for the season was 43%, a four percentage point improvement from the previous season[1]. This ratio is well below the 70% limit recommended by the European Club Association[1].
In May, Real Madrid was ranked first in Sportico's soccer team valuations, with a valuation of $6.53 billion[5]. The club's financial success comes amidst the news of Manchester City signing a Puma extension worth a record $1.5 billion[6]. Meanwhile, other sports franchises like the Dallas Cowboys and MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers have also crossed the $1 billion threshold[7].
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- Real Madrid's valuation in team valuations reached an estimated $6.75 billion in 2025, making them the most valuable soccer club globally.
- The club's merchandising and sponsorship revenue surged during the 2024-25 season, boosted by new partnerships such as a sleeve sponsorship deal with tech giant HP.
- Despite a decline in broadcasting revenue, Real Madrid offset these declines through commercial and matchday revenue, resulting in a net income of $28 million.
- The club's financial success allowed for the completion of the five-year renovation of their Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the 2024-25 season, with a total investment of €1.35 billion.
- Real Madrid continued to lead in sports-betting markets within European leagues, such as LaLiga, and even surpassed teams in American leagues, like the NFL and NBA, in terms of valuation.
