Observed Signal · Aug 26, 2026 · Financials · Source: Horizont · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Bundesliga TV Money: Club Payments Revealed
The German Bundesliga has calculated the TV-distribution amounts for clubs ahead of the new season. National TV revenues total about €1.121 billion per season; the league will deduct €50 million for central investments this season. Distribution rules allocate 50% of revenues equally, 43% based on past sporting performance, and 4% reserved for minutes of Germany-trained U23 players (calculated after season end). Bayern Munich tops the TV-money ranking, followed by Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen; newly promoted Elversberg and relegated VfL Wolfsburg receive the lowest and highest amounts in their respective divisions. The 1. Bundesliga to 2. Bundesliga revenue ratio is set at 80:20, and the current central distribution scheme is valid through 2028/29.
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- National TV revenues for the Bundesliga amount to approximately €1.121 billion per season.
- Distribution split: 50% of TV revenues distributed equally among clubs, 43% tied to prior seasons' performance, and 4% reserved for minutes by Germany-trained U23 players (calculated after season end).
- Bayern Munich ranks first in the TV-money table, ahead of Borussia Dortmund (€83.7 million) and Bayer Leverkusen (€81.3 million).
- The ratio of 1. Bundesliga to 2. Bundesliga TV distribution is 80:20; relegated VfL Wolfsburg (now in 2. Bundesliga) receives about €24.14 million, while promoted Energie Cottbus is at the bottom of the 2. Bundesliga ranking with about €7.48 million.
- From this season, €50 million will be deducted from national TV revenues for central Bundesliga investments; the current central marketing distribution scheme applies until 2028/29.
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