The study El futbol que mou Barcelona highlights that the move from the First Federation to Liga Hypermotion represents a structural transformation in the club's business model, multiplying its economic incidence. The club's annual budget is projected to increase from the current 3.4 million euros to approximately 7.1 million euros.
This increase in resources translates into greater wealth generation. The study's calculations suggest that CE Sabadell would go from generating 5.2 million euros annually in gross value added to producing 12.7 million euros, multiplying its economic contribution by 2.4. The impact on employment would also grow significantly, from 92 full-time equivalent jobs to 236, an increase of over 150%.
The key to this financial improvement lies in audiovisual rights. While clubs in federative categories receive less than 200,000 euros annually for this concept, in the Second Division, the average income from television rights is estimated at 7.9 million euros per club, with variations depending on sporting history and social presence.
The economic repercussions of the promotion are also reflected in public administrations. The study estimates that the fiscal return associated with CE Sabadell would increase from one million euros annually to four million. This revenue primarily comes from Social Security contributions, income tax withholdings, and VAT generated by the club's activity.
