2026/27 UEFA budget: Outlining our commitment to invest in the future of football
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Our budget proposal for the 2026/27 financial year sets out a clear vision for continued growth and strengthened investment across all levels of the game.
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We presented our budget plans for the 2026/27 season at this week's UEFA Congress – detailing how we will continue to deliver on our long‑term commitment to reinvesting in European football at every level, directing more than 97% of our income straight back into the game.
Projected total revenue of €5.1 billion
Our expected revenue for the 2026/27 financial year stands at €5.1 billion – a slight decrease from the 2025/26 year mainly due to revenues from UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, which took place in July 2025 during the current financial period.
Where our income comes from
81% media rights
16% commercial partnerships
3% ticketing and hospitality — lower in years without a men’s EURO
Two major events headline European football's 2026/27 calendar, with the UEFA Nations League Finals in June 2027 bringing together Europe’s top men’s national teams, and the same month, the UEFA Under‑21 Championship, jointly hosted by Albania and Serbia.
These tournaments reflect our commitment to delivering top‑level competitions while supporting the pathway for the next generation.
Next season will also be the final year of the 2024–27 men’s club competition cycle, with revenues projected to follow a similar trend to this season. Of that income, 78% will be distributed to teams participating in our competitions, with €455 million earmarked for solidarity payments – supporting clubs outside the league phase, as well as the organisation of women’s club competitions and the UEFA Youth League.
As part of our commitment to strengthening the entire pyramid, the solidarity share in men’s club competitions increased from 7% to 10% for the 2024–27 cycle, ensuring that more clubs, and not just those on the pitch in our top competitions, benefit from their success.
Investing in women’s, youth and grassroots football
We will invest €77 million into women’s, youth and futsal competitions for 2026/27. In addition, we will increase funding for football development and education programmes by over €7 million, to a total of €78.3 million.
A significant portion of this supports the delivery of our women’s football strategy, Unstoppable, which is steering our ambition to make football the most played team sport among women and girls in every European country.
Efficient operations, strong foundations
Our operating costs remain intentionally low and stable. Governing expenses – covering UEFA committees, club licensing and financial sustainability, administrative work and institutional activities – remain at €122.8 million, just 2.6% of our average revenue.
For 2026/27, we have budgeted a net result of -€62 million, while remaining comfortably above our strategic reserve target of €400 million at the end of the EURO 2024 cycle in summer 2027.
Looking ahead to EURO 2028 and beyond
The 2026/27 season is the final one in the EURO 2024 financial cycle, with an exciting period ahead. Early forecasts for EURO 2028 are extremely positive, and discussions around potential updates to the European Qualifiers and Nations League formats continue to evolve.
Commercial sales for the 2027–31 men’s club competitions also signal new revenue opportunities, which will help us generate even greater value for the game.
Our Finance Committee and Executive Committee have both reviewed and approved the proposed 2026/27 budget, which was approved at this week's UEFA Congress in Brussels.
