A full review of the LaLiga-KPMG analysis on the potential Super League impact
LaLiga, in collaboration with KPMG, released a report examining the financial fallout tied to a proposed Super League arrangement. The study focuses on Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, along with other high-profile clubs, and projects a drop in revenue for supporters and participants should the project come to fruition. The core finding: income could fall by as much as 55 percent after the project’s completion, affecting both the clubs involved and the league as a whole.
Further details from the analysis indicate that clubs declining to participate would see their value decline by up to 64 percent. These figures challenge the optimistic projections some had, including a forecast of roughly 400 million euros in earnings attributed to Real Madrid and Barcelona in connection with the venture. In broad terms, the study anticipates a worldwide revenue reduction for LaLiga of around 55 percent if the proposed framework is implemented.
In addition to league revenues, the report highlights potential consequences for audiovisual rights. The analysis estimates a decline of about 1,208 million euros in broadcast value, with scenarios suggesting a potential decrease approaching 1,300 million euros if games were scheduled on weekends rather than midweek or if other scheduling conflicts arose.
The conclusions emphasize broader economic effects on the sports ecosystem. According to the study, the local league structure could lose significance as European competitions draw attention and resources away from domestic leagues. An economic void could emerge in local leagues across regions such as Turkey, at least in the short term. Overall, the analysis indicates a shift in income away from traditional domestic competitions toward the Super League, even among clubs already aligned with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus in the broader discussion.
It is important to note that these projections reflect hypothetical scenarios and rely on multiple assumptions about participation levels, scheduling, media deals, and market reactions. Stakeholders in North America and other regions may find this discussion particularly relevant as it illustrates how proposed transcontinental formats can influence broadcast markets, sponsorship landscapes, and the value chain for football content. For audiences in Canada and the United States, the study underscores the potential ripple effects on broadcast rights ecosystems, streaming strategies, and the long-term appeal of national leagues when major European competitions undergo dramatic reconfigurations.
Some analysts stress that even a partial move toward a European framework could restructure competitive incentives, transfer markets, and fan engagement. The LaLiga-KPMG report thus serves as a cautionary snapshot of what a large-scale reorganization could mean for domestic leagues, clubs, broadcasters, and sponsors across multiple territories. The findings invite ongoing dialogue among league organizers, clubs, and media partners to weigh risks and opportunities in a changing global sports environment. The report’s emphasis on income volatility and the sensitivity of broadcasting values offers a grounded basis for evaluating policy decisions, investment strategies, and contingency planning in the years ahead, as reported by LaLiga in cooperation with KPMG.