University of Wisconsin-Madison Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of Wisconsin-Madison's Football program reported $120.3M in revenue and $41.5M in expenses, for a net surplus of $78.8M. University of Wisconsin-Madison competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$120,281,442
Total Expenses
$41,495,307
Net
+$78,786,135

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$56,601,730
Ticket Sales$25,800,126
Contributions$14,961,427
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$10,665,018
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$8,828,594
Direct Institutional Support$2,074,690
Other Operating Revenue$794,948
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$327,697
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$157,302
Sports Camp Revenues$69,910

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$14,948,470
Athletic Student Aid$5,699,107
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$4,837,843
Team Travel$3,236,320
Guarantees$2,550,000
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$2,528,059
Severance Payments$1,427,181
Recruiting$1,225,046
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$1,177,383
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,129,344
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$983,202
Game Expenses$854,225
Other Operating Expenses$738,238
Football Bowl Expenses$66,815
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$60,924
Sports Camp Expenses$15,349
Memberships and Dues$11,355
Medical Expenses and Insurance$6,446
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$120,281,442$41,495,307+$78.8M
FY2024$115,121,373$49,682,268+$65.4M
FY2023$110,438,638$64,357,070+$46.1M
FY2022$96,377,622$39,255,866+$57.1M
FY2021$48,564,033$27,914,023+$20.7M
FY2020$89,072,988$36,707,380+$52.4M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Wisconsin-Madison spend on Football?
University of Wisconsin-Madison Football reported $41,495,307 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Wisconsin-Madison Football generate?
University of Wisconsin-Madison Football reported $120,281,442 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Wisconsin-Madison Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Wisconsin-Madison Football reported a net surplus of $78.8M.