Chelsea FC Holdings Limited

The 2024/25 season saw Chelsea men’s team finish fourth in the Premier League, qualifying for the Champions League, and winning both the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup.

CFC revenue in the year rose to £490.9m, the second highest level on record for CFC. This was largely due to the club’s increased broadcasting receipts from a top-four finish in the Premier League, as well as Chelsea men’s team competition participation at the FIFA Club World Cup – which is partially recognised in this year’s accounts - and winning the UEFA Conference League.

Matchday revenue for CFC saw a slight increase in the year to £86.8m as average attendance of approximately 40,000 was maintained. Furthermore, CFC achieved profits on disposal of player registrations of £57.9m in the year.

Operating expenses have risen markedly, driven predominantly by increased matchday costs, due to a return to European football.

The loss for the year before taxation was £262.4m, compared to a profit of £128.4m in 2023/24, due to the sale of a subsidiary in the previous year and the increased operating costs this year.

Chelsea Football Club Women Limited

Following the group structure strategic review in June 2024, which repositioned the women’s team to sit alongside the men’s team, CFCW has seen significant increases in both revenue and costs, with the women’s team now negotiating standalone commercial agreements and recognising its allocation of club-wide revenue and attributable costs.

CFCW’s overall objective is continued growth alongside success on the pitch competing for trophies. The 2024/25 season saw a domestic treble for CFCW including a record-breaking eighth WSL win. While increased costs and profit on disposal of player registrations has resulted in an overall loss of £17.1m for the year, CFCW has generated revenues totalling £21.3m, an increase of £9.8m on the prior year. This increase is primarily due to greater volume and value of sponsorship agreements, in part as a result of the strategic focus the restructure has facilitated.

Matchday revenues also increased to a record £3.0m, with average league attendance now exceeding 10,000 per match. Broadcasting receipts rose too, with the team winning both the Women’s Super League and Women’s FA Cup, as well as reaching the semi-final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.