Football is more than just a sport
Ekstraklasa, Poland’s most popular sports league, is the central pillar of the nation’s football culture. It brings together 18 clubs competing for the national championship and the opportunity to participate in prestigious European competitions. Each match is a spectacle that draws thousands to stadiums and captivates television audiences across the country.
While increased consumption driven by match attendance is a clear and visible outcome, Ekstraklasa’s impact reaches far beyond the pitch.
Primary component of GDP, the increase in the value of goods and services resulting from a specific production or service creation process
715.7 mln (economic impact of fans' spendings) + 947.6 mln (economic impact of club expenditures) = 1.7 bln
Number of jobs created or retained in the Polish economy
4 587 (economic impact of fans' spending) + 4 695 (economic impact of club expenditures) = 9 282
Tax revenues generated as a result of Ekstraklasa’s operations
255.5 mln (economic impact of fans' spending) + 338.3 mln (economic impact of club expenditures) = 593.8 mln