Ticket income in 2025 from the top 25 clubs: four Bundesliga clubs mentioned

Eintracht Frankfurt have leapfrogged Borussia Dortmund in the latest European matchday revenue rankings, signalling a significant financial boost for the Hessen club.

In the world of European football finances, matchday revenue can offer as much insight into a club’s standing as on-pitch results. Recent data shows that Eintracht Frankfurt have leapfrogged Borussia Dortmund in ticket income, marking a rare shift in a landscape long dominated by the Black and Yellows’ impressive home attendance figures.

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For years, Dortmund’s sell-out crowds at the Signal Iduna Park – regularly drawing averages north of 80,000 supporters – have been among Europe’s most consistent. But while attendance remains a strength, ticket revenue is influenced not just by numbers through the turnstiles but by pricing and hospitality packages.

Frankfurt’s rise in the earnings tables reflects a combination of strong fan engagement and growing commercial appeal. The Hessians’ matchday income now sits above Dortmund’s, an achievement that underscores the financial muscle developing at Deutsche Bank Park.

While both Bundesliga clubs draw passionate support, the continental picture presents even wider disparities. In the French capital, Paris Saint-Germain command some of the highest ticket prices in Europe, with average matchday costs that can be up to five times what fans pay in Dortmund. This premium positioning contributes to PSG’s strong revenue performance and reflects the broader commercial strategy of France’s biggest club.

These figures resonate beyond simple bragging rights. Matchday revenue remains a crucial income stream for clubs, funding squad investment, stadium upgrades and youth development. For Frankfurt, overtaking a traditional heavyweight like Dortmund signals not just financial growth, but potential competitive ambition.

As European football continues to evolve, with broadcast and commercial deals growing ever more lucrative, the battle for revenue sources off the pitch is intensifying. Ticket income may not grab as many headlines as transfer deals or Champions League runs, but as recent numbers show, it remains a key piece of the business puzzle.

Ticket income in 2025 from the top 25 clubs:

1. Real Madrid (€222 million)
2. Arsenal (€183 million)
3. PSG (€175 million)
4. Manchester United (€155 million)
5. Tottenham (€150 million)
6. Barcelona (€150 million)
7. FC Bayern (€147 million)
8. Liverpool (€138 million)
9. Chelsea (€105 million)
10. Inter (€93 million)
11. Manchester City (€92 million)
12. Galatasaray (€81 million)
13. Atlético Madrid (€80 million)
14. AC Milan (€80 million)
15. Aston Villa (€73 million)
16. West Ham (€69 million)
17. VfB Stuttgart (€68 million)
18. Juventus (€67 million)
19. Fenerbahce (€64 million)
20. Newcastle (€62 million)
21. Celtic (€59 million)
22. Eintracht Frankfurt (€58 million)
23. AS Roma (€56 million)
24. BVB (€55 million)
25. Marseille (€55 million)

(All figures based on the latest ticket revenue data from the UEFA report “The European Club Finance and Investment Landscape”.)