EFL (English Football League)

http://www.efl.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/english-football-league/

EFL, also known as English Football League, is a privately owned organization headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1888, the organization employs approximately 170 individuals and reported $371.9M in revenue as of 2025, operating as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in spectator sports, functioning as a league for professional football clubs across England and Wales.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1888

Headcount

259

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On September 27, the Premier League reiterated its intention to finalize a "New Deal" with the English Football League (EFL), aiming to more than double solidarity payments to the 72 clubs. This proposed shift would have clear implications for Championship sides navigating financial discrepancies with parachute-backed rivals. Previously, on September 25, the EFL formally requested £1 billion ($1.3 billion) over five years, equivalent to £207 million annually, from the Premier League, according to multiple reports including Sky News. This demand was reportedly communicated to Premier League clubs during a meeting as negotiations for a new revenue-sharing agreement reached a critical juncture, seeking to resolve a long-running financial impasse. Earlier reports this year suggested the Premier League had proposed a £1.5 billion payment over 10 years, in addition to existing funding. This followed a September 24 statement from the Premier League, which claimed it had presented a "fair and generous proposal" to EFL clubs concerning a new strategic partnership.

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EFL (English Football League) offers 8 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. EFL (English Football League)'s product portfolio comprises of search, social, and retail media, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and soccer.

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EFL (English Football League)'s revenues were less than $500M in 2025. Caretta Research has split EFL (English Football League)'s revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is soccer | association football. For full access to EFL (English Football League)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Sep

27th

2026

13:30

Regulatory and Legal, Cost Cutting, B2B Tag, Cost Cutting

Norwich City: EFL and Premier League thrash out 'New Deal'

The top flight has reiterated its intention to conclude a settlement with the EFL that would more than double solidarity payments to the 72 clubs, a shift that would have clear implications for Championship sides like Norwich, who continue to navigate the financial gap between promotion contenders and parachute-backed rivals.

The Pink Un

Sep

25th

2026

11:39

Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding

EFL seeks £1 billion from Premier League over five years, according to reports

Premier League clubs were told at ‌a meeting on Thursday ⁠that ‌the EFL was seeking annual payments of £207 million over five years, the report added. Media reports said earlier this year that the ⁠Premier League had proposed paying £1.5 billion over 10 years, in addition to existing funding provided ‌by the top flight.

Flashscore

Sep

25th

2026

10:36

Financial Results, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

EFL seeks £1 billion from Premier League over five years, Sky reports

Sept 25 - The English Football League has asked for payment of £1 billion ($1.3 billion) over five years from the Premier League amid ongoing negotiations for a new revenue-sharing deal in English football, Sky News reported on Friday.

The Straits Times

Sep

25th

2026

10:01

Regulatory and Legal, Funding Activities, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag, Funding

Revealed: EFL seeks £1bn five-year transfer from Premier League

The English Football League wants top flight clubs to hand over more than £1bn during the next five years in order to end the long-running impasse over a financial redistribution deal. Sky News has learnt that Premier League clubs were told yesterday that their lower-league counterparts were demanding £207m-a-year from them as negotiations over football's New Deal reach another critical juncture.

Roch Valley Radio

Sep

24th

2026

08:11

B2B Tag

Premier League release statement after Middlesbrough warning and £1.5bn proposal

The Premier League has released a statement to give an update on proposals that could impact Middlesbrough The Premier League has released a statement claiming a fair and generous proposal was presented to EFL clubs over a new strategic partnership.

TeessideLive

Sep

23rd

2026

04:32

Bankruptcy, B2B Tag, Bankruptcy, Regulatory Compliance

Sheffield United co-owner's insolvency defence raises fresh question over EFL's 'fit and proper' rules

Steven Rosen, the Sheffield United co-owner, has sought to dismiss suggestions that his position at Bramall Lane could be affected by EFL regulations - despite the league's own rules appearing to suggest the possibility is very real.

The Star UK

Sep

22nd

2026

10:08

Football, Sports Rights Updates, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Facility Expansion

Jersey Mike’s becomes EFL Trophy super-sub as sandwich chain serves up UK launch

Jersey Mike’s may not yet be a household name in the UK but the US sandwich chain hopes to change that by becoming the latest sponsor of the EFL Trophy . The Subway competitor has agreed a five-year deal with the English Football League for title naming rights to the competition, which features clubs from the third and fourth tiers alongside Under-21 teams from sides in the Premier League and Championship.

City AM

Sep

22nd

2026

03:55

B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Rebranding

EFL reveal new name of the EFL Trophy with Vertu Motors no longer the title sponsors

The EFL reveal the new name of the EFL Trophy with Vertu Motors no longer title sponsors, a week or so after the news was first reported. Just as many clubs get set for the first round of fixtures, the competition reveals a rebrand of the EFL Trophy, with Jersey Mike’s taking over.

Fan Banter

Examples of EFL (English Football League)'s suppliers include Stats Perform, Hudl and Genius Sports.

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EFL (English Football League) sells broadcasting rights of its 5 soccer | association football competitions to 72 companies globally, covering 21 countries. EFL (English Football League)'s rights holders include Coupang.