Real Madrid’s basketball team budget for the 2026-27 season has been revealed, setting a new record in the club’s history.
According to 2Playbook, Real Madrid’s basketball division is expected to operate with a “gross” budget of 67.2 million euros. Of that, 44.4 million euros (also “gross”) will be allocated to players and the coaching staff.
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This increase comes after the basketball division posted losses of 33.2 million euros during last season (2025/26), with revenue from the soccer division helping to cover the “shortfall.”
At the same time, according to 2Playbook, Real Madrid’s total spending on salaries and player acquisitions across all divisions—including soccer and basketball— is projected to reach a record €707.1 million in the 2026–27 season. The club’s total revenue is also expected to reach a record €1.405 billion.
Last season, the basketball division recorded revenue of 27.4 million euros, marking a year-over-year increase of 10 percent; although there was a decline in ticket sales and membership fees, revenue from television rights increased by 61% year-over-year, reaching 5.8 million euros.
An even greater increase is expected for the current season. If the forecasts are confirmed, revenue from television rights will exceed 7 million euros for the first time, surpassing ticket sales as a source of revenue. At the same time, Real Madrid expects sponsorship revenue to reach 17.5 million euros, with 2Playbook forecasting a 17.6% increase year-over-year.
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