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Borussia Dortmund GmbH & CO KGaA
Season tickets sold BVB and Bundesliga average in 1,000
60.0
50.0
40.0
51.2
53.0 54.0
BVB
season
tickets sold
30.0
20.0
25.4
26.5 26.8
Bundesliga
average
season
tickets sold
10.0
0.0
Source: Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA, CBS Research AG
All in all Borussia Dortmund increased income from Bundesliga ticket sales from
EUR 23.50m to EUR 24.51m yoy.
Ticket sales DFB-Pokal
The DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German football cup competition run by the
Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB, German Football Association) since 1935. 64 teams
participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Erste Bundesliga and
Zweite Bundesliga (36 teams) and 28 clubs from lower leagues. The competition is
held annually between August and July (of the following year) and is considered the
second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga
championship. The winner is determined via knock out system and qualifies for the
DFL-Supercup and the UEFA Europa League (unless the winner already qualifies
for the UEFA Champions League). Bayern Munich has won the most titles with 15
victories while the most recent winner is Borussia Dortmund.
Revenues coming from
DFB Pokal
In this competition net income from ticket sales is divided (50:50) amongst the two
opposing teams, after subtracting the expenses of the stadium. In the past financial
year, Borussia Dortmund recognized income of EUR 1.89m from ticket sales for
DFB Pokal matches.
Ticket sales UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is a continental club football competition organized
by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 1955 for the top
football clubs in Europe (before 1992, the tournament was officially called the
"European Champion Clubs' Cup"). Annually, it begins in mid-July with three
knockout qualifying rounds and the final match in May the next calendar year.
According to the number of television viewers, it is the most prestigious club
competition in European football. The tournament consists of several stages and
32 teams. The winner of the UEFA Champions League qualifies for the UEFA
Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Revenues coming from
Champions League
In 2011/12 Borussia Dortmund competed in the UEFA Champions League and
generated income of EUR 4.35m from international ticket sales of three home
matches (home team receives 100% of income from the ticket sales). In
international matches no standing places are allowed. The tribunes will be
equipped with seats, therefore only up to 65,829 fans can watch the matches.
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