University of California, Berkeley (CAL) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · ACC · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

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. University of California, Berkeley competes in the ACC. Financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$64,809,592
Total Expenses
$46,721,911
Net
+$18,087,681

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of California, Berkeley spend on Football?
University of California, Berkeley Football reported $46,721,911 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of California, Berkeley Football generate?
University of California, Berkeley Football reported $64,809,592 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of California, Berkeley Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of California, Berkeley Football reported a net surplus of $18.1M.