Real Madrid raises basketball budget to 67.2 million euros despite loss

Real Madrid raised the budget of its basketball section to 67.2 million euros for the 2026-2027 season, despite a loss of 33.2 million euros in the 2025-2026 season. Under president Florentino Pérez, the club is showing with this investment that it has not abandoned its goal of being the best team in Europe.

Player salaries make up the largest part of basketball spending. Personnel costs were 48.6 million euros last season and are planned to reach 52.7 million euros in the new season. These costs are financed with income from the football section.

Revenue is growing as well. The club's revenue, which reached 27.4 million euros last season, continues to rise steadily. The largest commercial source is sponsorships. Agreements with Emirates, Adidas and BMW are expected to bring in 17.5 million euros this season. According to reports, EuroLeague broadcasting revenue is projected to exceed 7 million euros for the first time, overtaking ticket sales.

For now, the club prefers to remain in EuroLeague. The decision process between the NBA's European project, which is likely to start next year, and the current EuroLeague is still ongoing.