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Broadcasting breakdown: the European Big 5

An overview of broadcasting revenues across the European Big 5 leagues and how they are distributed to clubs

Broadcasting is the largest revenue stream for the majority of clubs in the European Big 5. With virtually no matchday revenue for the 2020/21 season, teams have relied more than ever on broadcasting revenue to keep them afloat.

The steady growth of broadcasting deals in European football appears to have reached its end, with a number of new contracts agreed recently at a reduced price to previous deals.