In fiscal year 2025, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)'s Football program reported $76.9M in revenue and $55.2M in expenses, for a net surplus of $21.7M. The program generated $76.9M in total revenue, led by Media Rights at $52.1M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of California, Los Angeles ranks 16th overall in total expenses (16th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. University of California, Los Angeles competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $52,069,616 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $10,665,018 |
| Ticket Sales | $10,383,410 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,110,717 |
| Guarantees | $982,500 |
| Contributions | $793,759 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $782,160 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $76,051 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $23,240 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $9,479,085 |
| Game Expenses | $8,766,698 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $6,088,644 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $5,704,179 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $5,321,898 |
| Team Travel | $5,170,099 |
| Severance Payments | $4,116,504 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $3,335,732 |
| Recruiting | $2,387,035 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $2,115,696 |
| Guarantees | $1,415,000 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $426,775 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $424,243 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $328,470 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $65,958 |
| Memberships and Dues | $59,056 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $76,886,471 | $55,205,072 | +$21.7M |
| FY2024 | $37,991,998 | $45,783,509 | -$7.8M |
| FY2023 | $46,928,344 | $44,181,569 | +$2.7M |
| FY2022 | $41,757,878 | $36,989,741 | +$4.8M |
| FY2021 | $19,349,857 | $25,941,456 | -$6.6M |
| FY2020 | $37,548,589 | $32,311,478 | +$5.2M |
The football program generated $76.9M in revenue in FY2025, driven primarily by $52.1M in media rights, producing a healthy surplus of $21.7M after $55.2M in expenses. At $55.2M, UCLA ranks 16th among 78 FBS programs in football spending — well above the FBS average of $36.5M — with coaching salaries representing the largest single expense category at $9.5M. Expenses have risen sharply over recent years, nearly doubling from $28.1M in FY2022 to their current level, reflecting the program's significant investment following its move to the Big Ten.
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