Annual revenue of 68 billion yuan! Premier League = Money Printing Machine 3.5 billion people around the world watch the game, worthy of the world s number one

The 2025-26 Premier League season has begun. Whether you are a fan of Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, or Manchester City, you will not deny the fact that the Premier League is called a weekend.

What is the charm of the Premier League that makes fans around the world fascinated? We use data to speak to tell you why the Premier League is the No. 1 league in the world.

【Creating RMB 68 billion in revenue is the first in the world! Premier League = printing money]

The economic foundation determines the superstructure, and the top football league must be the largest business empire.

According to the official Premier League data in 2024, the Premier League and clubs contributed more than 8 billion pounds to the UK economy and created 4 billion pounds in tax revenue. The number of global viewers in a single season is 3.5 billion, twice that of the Champions League and the same level as the World Cup. The entire Premier League has created 100,000 jobs for the whole society.

In June this year, the accounting firm Deloitte released a survey report, counting the revenue of the top five European leagues: In the 2023-24 season, the total revenue of the top 5 European league clubs exceeded 20 billion euros for the first time, of which the Premier League accounted for 7.3 billion euros, an increase of 4%, accounting for more than 1/3.

7.3 billion euros, equivalent to RMB 61.2 billion, is amazing. Against the backdrop of the crisis of copyright sale of Ligue 1, the economic growth of Serie A and Bundesliga is weak and even declining, the Premier League is far ahead, and the strong are always strong. According to Deloitte's estimates, the total revenue of the Premier League in the 2024-25 season will reach 7 billion pounds, equivalent to 68 billion yuan!

【Eliminate poverty, Premier League broadcast is divided into the first place in the world】

The Premier League is the most widely covered football league in the world. According to statistics, 212 countries and regions around the world can see Premier League games broadcasts covering 4.7 billion people. The globalization of the Premier League means huge commercial value, especially copyright fees.

Take the 2023-24 season as an example:

20 Premier League clubs divided up 3.7 billion euros in broadcast bonuses, Manchester City ranked first with 228 million euros in broadcast bonuses, and Arsenal also had 228 million euros, with a total of 8 teams exceeding 200 million euros; the lowest Sheffield United won 142 million euros.

What is this concept? Inter Milan, the Serie A champion in the 2023-24 season, had a television broadcast revenue of 101 million euros, far less than the bottom team in the Premier League; in the 2023-24 season, Barcelona's broadcast revenue was 162 million euros, Real Madrid's 160 million euros, and Atletico Madrid's 118 million euros, which are both mid- and lower-level in the Premier League; in the Bundesliga, Bayern's broadcast revenue is no more than 100 million euros.

Starting from the 2025-26 season, Premier League clubs will be richer - in the next four years, the total amount of live broadcast rights contracts in the UK will be 6.7 billion pounds, and the revenue earned by the Premier League from overseas broadcasters increased by 27% over the previous cycle. The Premier League's finances are far better than La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga.

The Premier League has achieved "collective prosperity" and its software and hardware facilities have been improved. Whether it is live fans or global audiences, you can get a better viewing experience.

[No. 1 in the world of money burning, fierce competition among the top 4 in the Premier League]

Premier League fans are happy, because the teams they support will always bring hope to themselves: burn money, sign ups, and impact the championship!

There are only 7 teams in the world with a total value of over 1 billion euros, and the Premier League has 4 seats: Manchester City with a total value of 1.35 billion euros, Arsenal with a total value of 1.32 billion euros, Chelsea with a total value of 1.17 billion euros, and Liverpool with a total value of 1.04 billion euros. These four powerful men form a championship team.

In terms of transfer investment, the major powerhouses are even more generous:

Liverpool spent 340 million euros to sign, and Wilz, Ekitic, Kolkz and Flynnon all joined.

Arsenal introduced Zubimendi, Zhekelais, Maduaike, Norgao and Kepa for 224 million euros to fill in the shortcomings of the forward and midfield, and was full of ambitions to compete for the championship.

Chelsea spent another 280 million euros, Joao Pedro and Drapp have proved their value in the Club World Cup, and Estewan and Gittens are expected to make contributions in the new season.

Manchester City introduced Reindes, Nuri, Cherki and Trafford, spending 180 million euros.

Manchester United invested a net 220 million euros, introducing three strong players, Mbemo, Cunya and Cesco.

As of August 19, 11 Premier League teams have invested more than 100 million euros to sign up. Whether it is competing for the championship, competing for 4 or relegation, they are all "fighting".

The 20 Premier League teams invested 2.67 billion euros in total, which is the sum of Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga and Ligue 1. The strong strength of the Premier League can be seen.