São Paulo's 2026 budget: June festival loss, more for youth setup | OneFootball

The São Paulo budget proposal for 2026 is under review by the Deliberative Council. Voting began at 10 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Thursday. The plan of the current management, led by Júlio Casares, projects a scenario of accumulated deficit between January and November, according to information from Estadão.

However, the expectation is for a surplus of R$ 37.9 million in December, driven by player negotiations and awards related to performance in the Brazilian Championship. Without revenue from player sales, the projected annual deficit would reach R$ 126 million, with a negative monthly average of R$ 10.5 million.

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Reduction of football expenses and increase in other areas

The professional football sector, historically the most costly for the club, is expected to register a 5% reduction in its expenses, while other areas of the São Paulo club will see increases. One point that stands out in the proposal is the forecast for the 2026 June Festival, which estimates revenue of R$ 480,000, but with projected expenses of R$ 3.5 million. On the other hand, the club's youth academy is highlighted with significant investment, jumping from R$ 40 million in 2024 to R$ 59 million in 2026.

Fundraising and financial challenges

To ensure the maintenance of its operations and projects, São Paulo plans to raise R$ 270 million, which may occur through loans or by structuring a Credit Rights Investment Fund (FIDC).

Controversy at Tricolor

The Council meeting, which began on Wednesday night, was interrupted due to an attempted invasion by fans.

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