Which Sports League Earns The Most? Top 10 By Revenue In 2025: NFL Leads, IPL Ranks At…
photoDetails english https://zeenews.india.com/photos/sports/which-sports-league-earns-the-most-top-10-by-revenue-in-2025-nfl-leads-ipl-ranks-at-2917960 Updated:Jun 18, 2025, 05:14 PM IST National Football League (NFL) – 18 billion dollars/year
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The NFL is the undisputed leader globally, thanks to massive U.S. viewership, multi-billion-dollar TV contracts (with CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN), and booming merchandising. The Super Bowl alone generates over $600 million. Major League Baseball (MLB) –11.5 billion dollars/year
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With over 2,400 games annually, MLB earns big through ticket sales, media rights, and sponsorships. Deep-rooted American fan culture keeps stadiums and TV ratings strong. National Basketball Association (NBA) – 10.5 billion dollars/year
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The NBA's global presence, especially in China and Europe, and star-driven branding push its commercial value high. The upcoming TV rights renewal is expected to further boost its value. Indian Premier League (IPL) – 9–10 billion dollars (projected in cycle)
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The IPL is the world's richest cricket league and is growing fast. Its media rights deal (2023–27) crossed $6.2 billion, and the 2-month tournament rivals global giants in per-match value. English Premier League (EPL) – 6 billion dollars/year
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The most-watched football league worldwide. International TV rights, global fanbase, and club-level merchandising drive massive revenues for clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool. National Hockey League (NHL) – 5.5 billion dollars/year
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With strong North American support, the NHL earns through regional broadcasting, playoff intensity, and franchise deals in both the U.S. and Canada. La Liga (Spain) – 5 billion dollars/year
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Home to FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, La Liga benefits from global brand recognition. Broadcast rights and international partnerships fuel its earnings. Bundesliga (Germany) – 4.6 billion dollars/year
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Efficiently run with high attendance and competitive clubs like Bayern Munich. Bundesliga maintains a strong TV presence domestically and abroad. Serie A (Italy) – 3.1 billion dollars/year
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Revived by stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and now growing through international media rights and local derbies. Still behind in marketing compared to other European leagues. Ligue 1 (France) – 2.4–2.8 billion dollars/year
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Thanks to PSG's global brand and new foreign investment, Ligue 1 is rising. Revenue still trails others due to lower TV rights and less global exposure.
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