Contribution paid by the FPF to members reached R$45.6 million; entity had record revenue in the year
The São Paulo Football Federation recorded a record number of direct transfers to members in 2025. Investment jumped from R$27.5 million in 2024 to R$45.6 million last year. The nominal growth of R$18.1 million represents an increase of 65.8% in one year.
The amounts transferred include participation fees in championships, prizes, arbitration costs and game operations. According to the FPF’s financial statement, the entity’s net operating revenue also reached an unprecedented level – it was R$119.6 million in 2025, against R$115.6 million in 2024.
In a statement, the federation stated that the focus on subsidizing teams had an impact on the surplus. In 2024, the positive balance had been R$20.8 million. Last year, it was only R$148 thousand.
“Regarding the drop in surplus compared to 2025, it is important to highlight that the FPF is a non-profit entity, whose job is to invest in the organization of football competitions in São Paulo and in clubs. Therefore, the focus is not and should not be on surplus, but, rather, investment in clubs and competitions. And the increase in investment of 67% from 2024 to 2025 reflects this essence of the FPF”, said the São Paulo football entity.
The RGC (General Competition Regulations) of 2025 establishes that clubs grant the rights to and commercialization of images in the state championship to the federation. On the other hand, the FPF is responsible for coordinating competitions, preparing tables and ensuring compliance with sporting standards.
EXPENSES
When comparing the 2024 and 2025 balance sheets, the operational costs and expenses (except financial expenses) of the São Paulo Football Federation jumped from R$108.6 million to R$133.7 million – an increase of R$25.1 million in 1 year.
In addition to the increase in contributions and subsidies (+R$18.1 million), there was an increase in administrative expenses, which went from R$26.3 million to R$32.1 million (+R$5.8 million).
According to the audit, the entity reviewed the way it collected Cofins on financial income in recent years and identified taxes that needed to be regularized. As a result, in addition to the principal amount of the tax, the FPF also had to record interest, fines and monetary correction relating to previous periods.
The is signed by Silvio Cesar Cardoso, from RSM Brasil Auditores Independentes Ltda. It was approved without reservations. In a statement, the federation classified the 2025 result as “extremely positive”.
Here is the full statement:
“The financial result of the São Paulo Football Federation in 2025, unanimously approved by all the clubs in the general assembly, was extremely positive. We increased revenue, reaching R$ 119 million, a record in the history of the FPF. The biggest expense was with subsidies and contributions to the clubs, which mean direct investment in the clubs through participation quotas in championships, prizes, arbitration costs, game operations, in addition to various services that were absorbed by the FPF. In clubs, we invested R$45 million in 2025, another investment record in history, a growth of 65% compared to the previous year. All other expenses were controlled, with growth of 4.67% on average, in line with inflation for the period.
“The paltry growth in employee expenses was 1.91%. Administrative costs, with arbitration and events and publicity represented the increase in competitions and games that the FPF has been promoting year after year. In 2025 alone, we beat 5,801 games played.
“Regarding the drop in the surplus compared to 2025, it is important to highlight that the FPF is a non-profit entity, whose work is to invest in the organization of football competitions in São Paulo and in clubs. Therefore, the focus is not and should not be on surplus, but, rather, investment in clubs and competitions. And the increase in investment of 67% from 2024 to 2025 reflects this essence of the FPF. The perspective for 2026 is to have an impact on revenues, given the reduction of the state calendar, but with financial health up to date, guaranteeing the clubs investments to have profitable and organized competitions”.
