Força Lleida reaches record budget nearing six million euros

The club's commitment to the ACB roster and the creation of the U22 team have driven expenses to an all-time high for the entity.

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Força Lleida basketball club is set to close the 2025-2026 season with a record budget of nearly six million euros, driven by increased investment in the ACB squad and the new U22 section.

Of the total six million euros, 5.4 million are allocated to the main team, Hiopos Lleida, an increase of half a million euros compared to the previous campaign. The remaining funds support the women's team, the U22 squad, and the youth base, which continues its annual growth.
Major revenue streams include private sponsors (now close to 150 firms) and income from season ticket holders (a record 4,500), ticket sales, and merchandising, with each category generating approximately two million euros.

"This is a complete success, not only for the club but for everyone who provides support. The budget is practically covered."

Albert Aliaga · President of Força Lleida
Institutional support is also crucial, with subsidies including 300,000 euros annually from the Paeria (City Council) and half a million euros from the Diputació (Provincial Council). Additionally, the club receives around one million euros from ACB television rights.
Força Lleida continues its 'En Bones Mans' project, which recently provided nutritional training to 170 young athletes from the base, in collaboration with the local Lleida company Amara.