University of Kentucky (UK) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · SEC · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Kentucky (UK)'s Football program reported $61.5M in revenue and $42.0M in expenses, for a net surplus of $19.4M. University of Kentucky competes in the SEC. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$61,460,101
Total Expenses
$42,016,170
Net
+$19,443,931

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$21,957,723
Media Rights$18,650,506
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$13,174,213
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$4,724,757
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$2,027,492
Other Operating Revenue$506,473
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$250,000
Sports Camp Revenues$168,937

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$18,392,239
Athletic Student Aid$5,378,178
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$3,384,452
Guarantees$3,100,000
Team Travel$2,579,704
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$2,259,540
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,837,281
Other Operating Expenses$1,441,209
Recruiting$1,271,674
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$620,740
Severance Payments$526,293
Medical Expenses and Insurance$499,328
Game Expenses$364,577
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$274,025
Sports Camp Expenses$67,906
Memberships and Dues$16,343
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$2,681
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$61,460,101$42,016,170+$19.4M
FY2024$53,778,438$45,254,353+$8.5M
FY2023$50,388,732$39,727,787+$10.7M
FY2022$48,968,232$36,465,661+$12.5M
FY2021$30,468,438$24,684,438+$5.8M
FY2020$44,541,081$29,925,733+$14.6M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Kentucky spend on Football?
University of Kentucky Football reported $42,016,170 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Kentucky Football generate?
University of Kentucky Football reported $61,460,101 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Kentucky Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Kentucky Football reported a net surplus of $19.4M.