PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have announced an all-time high revenue of €837 million ($976 million) for the 2024–25 season, marking one of the most financially successful years in football history. The figure reflects PSG’s growing global brand strength and follows their unprecedented on-field success last season.
According to the club’s financial statement released on Tuesday, PSG comfortably surpassed their previous record of €806 million, set just a year earlier. The French champions credited the support of their ownership group, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), for the milestone.
Champions League Glory Powers Record-Breaking Season
The 2024–25 campaign will be remembered as PSG’s most triumphant season to date. Under manager Luis Enrique, the Parisian giants captured their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, finally ending a decade-long quest for European supremacy.
In addition, PSG swept domestic honours — winning Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the Trophée des Champions — before narrowly falling to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final in the United States.
These victories not only enhanced PSG’s global stature but also significantly boosted their commercial appeal, merchandising, and sponsorship deals worldwide.
Commercial, Matchday, and Global Growth Drive Surge
The club’s breakdown of earnings reveals:
€367 million in commercial revenue, driven by sponsorships, partnerships, and merchandise sales.
€175 million from matchday income, as the Parc des Princes sold out for a remarkable 170 consecutive matches.
PSG’s social media engagement and international fanbase also continued to grow exponentially, with record shirt sales and sponsorship renewals, including long-term deals with Nike, Qatar Airways, and Accor Live Limitless.
QSI’s Vision Paying Dividends
In its official statement, PSG highlighted the strategic stability brought by Qatar Sports Investments, which has owned the club since 2011.
“This performance shows the maturity of the project since the arrival of its main shareholder QSI and confirms the solidity of the club’s economic model, now among the most successful in the world,” PSG said.
Under QSI, PSG have transformed into one of the richest and most recognized sports franchises globally, rivaling European powerhouses like Real Madrid and Manchester City in financial performance.
Profitability Still a Work in Progress
Despite record-breaking revenue, PSG still reported an annual operating loss, though the exact figure remains undisclosed. The previous season’s losses were estimated at around €60 million, and while this year’s deficit is believed to be smaller, it highlights the club’s ongoing challenge in balancing high revenues with massive wage bills and transfer spending.
The 2024–25 report includes only the Club World Cup revenues up to the quarter-finals, with additional earnings from the later rounds to be factored into next year’s financial statement.
Future Outlook: Global Expansion and Stadium Development
Looking ahead, PSG are expected to continue their global expansion strategy, with new projects aimed at increasing international presence across Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
Talks over the expansion or relocation of the Parc des Princes also remain ongoing, as the club seeks to maximize matchday income and improve fan experience.
With a historic season behind them and revenue nearing the symbolic $1 billion mark, PSG’s dominance — both on and off the pitch — shows no signs of slowing down.
