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The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced a 9% increase in revenue, reaching R1.19 billion for the financial year ending 2025. The boost comes mainly from stronger sponsorship deals and steady commercial growth under Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza.
However, despite this record income, the league’s net surplus dropped by 93%, falling from R33.9 million to R2.25 million. The decline show the growing strain of operational costs that have risen faster than income.
Key Financial Highlights
| Category | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | Change |
| Total Revenue | R1.09 billion | R1.19 billion | +9% |
| Net Surplus | R33.9 million | R2.25 million | -93% |
| Club Distributions | R620 million | R700 million | +R80 million |
| Top Prize | R15 million | R20 million | +R5 million |
Why the Profit Fell?
The PSL increased its club support and prize payouts, distributing a record R700 million to teams in both the Betway Premiership and Motsepe Foundation Championship.
This includes a R20 million prize for the league champions — up R5 million from last season.
In addition, marketing, staffing, and match operations saw higher expenditure as the league continued to invest in brand visibility and commercial partnerships.
League’s Response and Future Plans
Despite the drop in profits, PSL leadership remains confident about the league’s long-term stability.
The Executive Committee has urged clubs to leverage the PSL’s commercial momentum to attract new sponsors.
The AGM also reaffirmed the U-23 rule in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, underscoring the league’s focus on youth development.
Summary Points:
- Revenue hits record R1.19 billion (+9%)
- Profit down 93% to R2.25 million
- R700 million distributed to clubs
- Increased spending on marketing and operations
- Youth rule retained in lower division
