Fresh off their Champions League triumph, Arsenal generated £21.5m in revenue, a 43% increase from the previous year – according to Deloittes 2026 Women`s Football Report That rise pushed them past Barcelona to claim first place, driven by strong attendances, smart ticket pricing, and record matchday income. Arsenal were the best-supported team in the Women’s Super League, regularly attracting crowds of over 35,000.
Chelsea finished close behind with £21.3m, recording the highest growth rate of any club. Their revenue surged by 90% year-on-year, largely thanks to £16m in commercial income, the most of any team analyzed. Barcelona dropped to third despite completing a domestic treble in Spain.
Overall, the top 15 women’s clubs generated a record £132.8m in 2025, up 35.5% on last year. English teams continue to dominate, with eight WSL clubs featuring in the top 15. However, Deloitte noted growing financial gaps, as the top three clubs now account for nearly half of total revenue.
Bayern Munich were the biggest climbers, doubling their revenue to £6m following success in new international competitions. Deloitte experts believe innovation, commercial growth, and better fan engagement will be key to sustaining momentum in the women’s game.
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