In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Berkeley (CAL)'s Football program reported $64.8M in revenue and $46.7M in expenses, for a net surplus of $18.1M. The program generated $64.8M in total revenue, led by Other Operating Revenue at $20.1M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of California, Berkeley ranks 26th overall in total expenses (26th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Operating Revenue | $20,106,978 |
| Ticket Sales | $11,228,088 |
| Media Rights | $8,805,929 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $8,132,000 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $6,186,875 |
| Contributions | $5,842,802 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $1,425,292 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $1,416,478 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,155,240 |
| Guarantees | $450,000 |
| Student Fees | $44,437 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $8,171 |
| In-Kind | $7,302 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $12,022,322 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $6,497,634 |
| Game Expenses | $5,580,854 |
| Team Travel | $4,503,263 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $4,341,661 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $2,213,231 |
| Recruiting | $1,910,327 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $1,784,853 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,562,012 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $1,264,623 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $986,951 |
| Guarantees | $925,000 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $874,529 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $732,153 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $697,916 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $496,340 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $179,463 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $130,000 |
| Spirit Groups | $18,604 |
| Memberships and Dues | $175 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $64,809,592 | $46,721,911 | +$18.1M |
| FY2024 | $35,456,424 | $45,082,236 | -$9.6M |
| FY2023 | $38,005,470 | $37,967,279 | +$38K |
| FY2022 | $44,991,975 | $34,014,921 | +$11.0M |
| FY2021 | $23,335,758 | $24,188,688 | -$853K |
| FY2020 | $39,083,353 | $31,223,684 | +$7.9M |
The football program generated $64.8M in revenue against $46.7M in expenses in FY2025, producing an $18.1M surplus, with Other Operating Revenue serving as the largest revenue source at $20.1M and coaching salaries representing the biggest cost at $12.0M. At $46.7M, program expenses rank 26th among 78 FBS programs and sit meaningfully above the FBS average of $36.5M. Spending has grown significantly over recent years, rising from $34.0M in FY2022 to $46.7M in FY2025, reflecting a sustained investment trajectory in the program.
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