Key findings

PLN 1.58 billion in revenues. Another record-breaking year

Clubs competing in PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa in the 2025/26 season generated combined Total Revenue of PLN 1.58 billion, the highest figure in the league’s history. Compared with the previous season, revenues increased by PLN 317 million ( almost 25%)

Legia Warszawa, Lech Poznań, Jagiellonia Białystok

Legia Warszawa once again topped the Total Revenue ranking (including transfers), generating PLN 290 million. Lech Poznań ranked second with PLN 248 million, followed by Jagiellonia Białystok with PLN 169 million.

In terms of Core Operations Revenues (excluding transfers), Lech Poznań took first place, ahead of Legia Warszawa and Jagiellonia Białystok.

See the full ranking in the >> “Ekstraklasa Club Finances 2025/26”

PLN 301 million

Transfer Revenue generated by PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa clubs from player sales reached a record PLN 301 million, an increase of PLN 81 million compared with the previous season.

152 000 shirts and 208 000 scarves

That is how many of the most popular merchandise items were purchased by Ekstraklasa club supporters last season. Legia Warszawa and Lech Poznań sold the highest numbers of shirts and scarves.

4.5 million fans

A total of 4.5 million fans attended PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa club matches in the 2025/26 season. This represents an increase of 7% (277 000 fans) compared with the previous season.

PLN 142 million

PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa clubs spent PLN 142 million on operating their football academies, including PLN 22 million in infrastructure costs. Academy expenditure increased by 45% compared with the previous season.

Figure 1. Club Revenue by Segment (PLN million)