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University of Alabama Football
NCAA MFRS · SEC · FY2017–FY2025
FY2025 Revenue$147,694,178
FY2025 Expenses$82,859,480
FY2025 Net+$64,834,698
In fiscal year 2025, University of Alabama's Football program reported $147.7M in revenue and $82.9M in expenses, for a net surplus of $64.8M. University of Alabama competes in the SEC.
Year-over-Year Trend
RevenueExpenses
FY2025 Revenue Sources
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $53,641,229 | 36.3% |
| Ticket Sales | $42,742,380 | 28.9% |
| Media Rights | $28,511,977 | 19.3% |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $13,174,213 | 8.9% |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $2,954,130 | 2.0% |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $2,285,730 | 1.5% |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $1,882,981 | 1.3% |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $1,111,319 | 0.8% |
| Other Operating Revenue | $719,300 | 0.5% |
| Guarantees | $500,000 | 0.3% |
| In-Kind | $95,473 | 0.1% |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $75,446 | 0.1% |
FY2025 Expense Breakdown
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $25,209,845 | 30.4% |
| Game Expenses | $7,609,597 | 9.2% |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $7,470,857 | 9.0% |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $7,158,169 | 8.6% |
| Athletic Student Aid | $5,521,991 | 6.7% |
| Recruiting | $4,303,424 | 5.2% |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $3,582,407 | 4.3% |
| Team Travel | $3,308,549 | 4.0% |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $3,009,733 | 3.6% |
| Guarantees | $2,900,000 | 3.5% |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $2,551,184 | 3.1% |
| Other Operating Expenses | $2,197,373 | 2.7% |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $1,766,023 | 2.1% |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $1,743,492 | 2.1% |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,693,278 | 2.0% |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,604,469 | 1.9% |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $627,900 | 0.8% |
| Spirit Groups | $241,373 | 0.3% |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $224,958 | 0.3% |
| Memberships and Dues | $134,858 | 0.2% |
History
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $147,694,178 | $82,859,480 | +$64.8M |
| FY2024 | $140,262,704 | $113,835,360 | +$26.4M |
| FY2023 | $129,301,585 | $83,333,815 | +$46.0M |
| FY2021 | $65,549,791 | $59,515,883 | +$6.0M |
| FY2020 | $110,110,211 | $58,508,851 | +$51.6M |
| FY2019 | $95,208,399 | $69,718,057 | +$25.5M |
| FY2018 | $111,102,135 | $62,944,471 | +$48.2M |
| FY2017 | $108,240,092 | $62,252,391 | +$46.0M |
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.
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