• Loading stock data...
Saturday, July 19, 2025

Bayern Munich Remains Profitable Through Pandemic

  • Bayern Munich reported pre-tax profit of $16.8 million.
  • The club will “very likely” post a record turnover in 2022-23.
Bayern-Munich
FC Bayern Munchen

Bayern Munich remains the only Bundesliga team to make a profit in all three pandemic-affected seasons.

Germany’s biggest club reported pre-tax profit of $16.8 million — up from $4.91 million last year — and revenue of $654.1 million for the 2021-22 year. Net profit increased to $12.5 million.

Bayern and La Liga’s Real Madrid were reportedly Europe’s only top clubs to make a profit throughout the pandemic.

“It’s amazing that despite the competitive disadvantage in terms of TV money, we put a powerful team on the pitch every year that the whole of Europe respects,” CFO Jean-Christian Dreesen said at the annual general meeting. “We have set new records in each of the past three years.”

  • In 2020, the German Football League signed a four-year, $4.95 billion domestic media rights deal.
  • In comparison, the Premier League’s domestic deals from 2022-25 reportedly bring in around $6.9 billion.

Dreesen noted that the club would likely achieve a record turnover of at least $755.8 million in 2022-23.

Bayern Munich’s membership club now has 295,000 fans — reportedly the biggest in the world.

Bayern Breakdown

The club reported $156.9 million in matchday income, $220.6 million in sponsorship and marketing income, and $98.3 million in media marketing income. Income from transfers reached $11.9 million, merchandise brought in $92.2 million, and the club posted $49.3 million in miscellaneous income.

Forbes last valued the club at $4.275 billion.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Golf’s Prize Money Boom Is Slowing Down

There is no purse increase at The Open Championship.

WNBA Stars Say Zero Progress Made at CBA Meeting

The WNBA and its union had their first in-person meeting Thursday.

New NFLPA Head Will Face Multibillion-Dollar Decisions

The next NFLPA leader will wrestle with a series of pressing issues.

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team Loses Another Legal Battle

23XI Racing has lost its Cup Series charter status for the time being.

Featured Today

Ryan Field Construction
exclusive

First Look Inside Northwestern’s $862 Million New Ryan Field

Five big things FOS learned on our exclusive stadium tour.
Jul 21, 2024; Ayrshire, SCT; Xander Schauffele celebrates with Claret Jug after winning the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon.
July 17, 2025

The Boozy History and Traditions of The Open’s Claret Jug

The Open awards the world’s most famous wine decanter.
2025 PDC World Darts Championship Final - Luke Littler vs Michael Van Gerwen
July 16, 2025

A Teen Darts Prodigy Is Becoming Bigger Than the Game Itself

Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler is cashing in on his devastatingly accurate shot.
May 31, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Sydney McLaughin-Levrone (USA) reacts before the women's 100m hurdles during the Grand Slam Track Philadelphia at Franklin Field
exclusive
July 13, 2025

Track’s New Money Is Running Into Old Problems

The sport’s big-money era has hit some speed bumps in 2025.
Jonathan Mariner

Former MLB CFO Jumps to PE, Says Teams Are Undervalued

Mariner worked in Major League Baseball for 24 years.
March 20, 2025

Nike Struggles Continue, but Signs of Turnaround Appear

The embattled company beats tepid expectations in both revenue and earnings.
James Harden
April 24, 2025

Adidas Posts Big Profits in First Quarter Without Yeezy

Profits and sales are up after selling off remaining Yeezys last year.
Sponsored

Game On: Portfolio Players Stories, Brought to You by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

Dealmaker Jeffrey Kaplan maps the evolution of sports as an asset class
Oracle Park
March 18, 2025

S.F. Giants Selling Stake to Private Equity to Pay for Facility Upgrades

The team said the cash would not be used to grow payroll.
Aug 11, 2024; Paris, France; Medals are carried out on Louis Vuitton trays after the women's volleyball gold medal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at South Paris Arena
February 16, 2025

LVMH’s New Push: World’s Most Powerful Luxury Group Is Coming for Sports

LVMH is making long-term deals—and they’re not done.
February 14, 2025

DraftKings Turns First Full-Year Profit, Stock Up 47% in 2025

The company’s sports betting business continues to grow despite headwinds.
Billie Jean King
February 13, 2025

Billie Jean King: ‘Billionaires, Not Millionaires’ Are Fueling Women’s Sports Boom

Billie Jean King wants more women involved in team ownership, too.