United Kingdom: Premier League and its clubs will generate €38.6bn economic impact between 2025 and 2028

News Tank Football - Paris - News #450073 - Published on 04/08/26 at 09:00
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The direct, indirect and induced economic impact of the Premier League and its clubs on the UK’s gross value added (GVA) - a measure close to GDP - is projected to reach £33bn (€38.6bn as of 30/06/2026) over the 2025-2028 cycle (three seasons), according to a study by the UK branch of audit and consultancy firm EY, published by the English top flight on 3 August 2026.

In addition, the Premier League and its clubs are expected to generate £14.8bn (€17.3bn) in tax revenues and support 107,600 full-time equivalent jobs each year. According to EY, the Premier League’s economic contribution to the UK has "grown 14-fold since the 1998-99 season," while the League says it now accounts for 40% of the entire UK sports sector’s GVA.

"The investment made possible by the Premier League across all…

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Everton supporters at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, inaugurated in 2025-26 - ©  Premier League

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