FC Porto membership boom adds almost €3m in fees in 2 years | OneFootball

The growth in the number of FC Porto members, which at the beginning of September already exceeds 185,000, is also reflected in a positive—albeit indirect—impact on the club’s accounts. According to the projected budget for 2026/27, the blue and whites are expected to bring in just over €11.2 million in membership fee revenue.

This amount represents an increase of almost €500,000 compared to 2025/26, a season in which membership fees generated just under €10.8 million. The amount from last season was, in fact, well above the club officials’ forecasts, who had included revenue of only €8.8 million in the budget. Comparing the €8.4 million recorded in 2024/25 with the €11.2 million projected for the current season, there is an increase of €2.8 million.

After a decline recorded in the final years of Pinto da Costa’s presidency, the strengthening of membership at FC Porto has become evident over the last two years. The number of members rose from 131,793 on June 30, 2024, to 185,767 at the start of this week. In addition to bringing the club closer to its supporters, this development is also an important source of revenue for the institution responsible for the various sports.

In general, the blue and white sports departments show slight fluctuations compared to the planned investment for each one. The variations range from an increase of more than €300,000 in basketball to a reduction of €25,000 in swimming. Without a direct comparison with the previous season, futsal—which will have, for the first time in 2026/27, a senior team competing in the national third division—appears with a total budget of €600,000.

It is also important to underline that revenue from membership fees belongs entirely to the club, with no portion of that amount being transferred to the SAD budget.

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