University of Kentucky (UK) Men's Basketball Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of Kentucky (UK)'s Men's Basketball program reported $38.3M in revenue and $20.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $17.5M. University of Kentucky competes in the SEC. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$38,333,987
Total Expenses
$20,787,671
Net
+$17,546,316

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Ticket Sales$24,478,868
Media Rights$6,859,267
NCAA Distributions$5,206,286
Guarantees$1,405,437
Sports Camp Revenues$239,944
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$74,000
Contributions$60,000
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$10,185

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$8,008,017
Team Travel$2,650,717
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$1,850,740
Recruiting$1,361,828
Game Expenses$1,191,317
Other Operating Expenses$1,140,303
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,131,633
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$951,650
Guarantees$775,000
Athletic Student Aid$651,536
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$572,152
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$212,839
Sports Camp Expenses$138,605
Medical Expenses and Insurance$99,370
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$26,880
Memberships and Dues$25,084
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$38,333,987$20,787,671+$17.5M
FY2024$32,505,803$30,344,770+$2.2M
FY2023$31,673,641$23,607,655+$8.1M
FY2022$30,313,174$22,116,208+$8.2M
FY2021$9,032,806$15,503,112-$6.5M
FY2020$28,884,127$18,040,690+$10.8M

Other Sports at University of Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Kentucky spend on Men's Basketball?
University of Kentucky Men's Basketball reported $20,787,671 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Kentucky Men's Basketball generate?
University of Kentucky Men's Basketball reported $38,333,987 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Kentucky Men's Basketball profitable?
In FY2025, University of Kentucky Men's Basketball reported a net surplus of $17.5M.