In Italy, women’s football has grown both on the pitch and in terms of operating costs, but revenues remain low. One of the main potential income streams for clubs lies in fan monetization and digital platforms. However, most clubs still offer free entry and have not yet developed an exclusive system tailored to women’s football supporters.
The double face of TV rights in Italian women’s football: they guarantee full coverage of Serie A, the Coppa Italia final stages, the Supercoppa and even Serie B, yet they still generate minimal revenue for the clubs. With the involvement of the clubs and a centralised strategy, new value could be unlocked for the future – but it must be remembered that women’s football remains, above all, an investment.
In 2025, women’s football entered uncharted financial territory. Transfer records fell three times in a single summer, and global spending soared by more than 700% in just four years — clear proof that the women’s game has become a global business as much as a sport.
The Rise