Finance·
Premier League commercial revenue in 2026: the widening top-six gap
Commercial income now defines Premier League hierarchy more than matchday or broadcast revenue. Here is how the top-six are pulling away.
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European soccer business — all the latest from the industry.
Fans & Culture·
The matchday experience arms race: what European clubs are actually spending on
Matchday spending has moved from stadium build-outs to smaller, higher-frequency investments in food, entry, and pre-match content. Here is what is working.
Transfers·
The player-trading model in 2026: why Portuguese and Dutch clubs still lead
The recruit-develop-sell model was supposed to be commoditised by data by now. It has not been. Here is why Benfica, Porto, Sporting and Ajax still lead.
Media Rights·
Streaming vs linear football rights in 2026: the tipping point is not where you think
Streaming has won a lot of football-rights headlines, but the cash story is more complicated. Where the linear-to-streaming transition actually stands in 2026.
Finance·
European football's revenue outlook for 2026: where the money is going
Broadcast deals are flat, sponsorship is up, and matchday revenue is back to pre-pandemic highs. A look at where European clubs are making money in 2026.
Sponsorships·
The biggest shirt sponsorship deals of summer 2026
Front-of-shirt deals continue to break records. Here are the headline agreements signed this off-season and what they signal about the market.
Media Rights·
Why the next European media rights cycle could reshape club budgets
The 2027 media rights cycle is coming into view and the early signals matter for every European club's budgeting cycle.
Marketing·
How European clubs are building fan communities online — beyond social
Social platforms are saturated and reach is harder to come by. Forward-thinking clubs are investing in owned channels, fan apps and direct-to-consumer streaming.
Transfers·
Transfer market summer 2026: the business trends behind the headlines
Beyond the marquee transfers, the summer market revealed several structural shifts in how European clubs are spending — and recouping.
Finance·
Matchday revenue is back — and clubs are pushing hospitality further
Premium hospitality is the fastest-growing line item on many European clubs' P&Ls. The race to add capacity is on.