Warwickshire Bears Achieve 61% Income Growth to £40.4 Million in 2025
Bears post 60% increase in income to £40m in 2025
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Warwickshire Bears reported a 61% increase in income for 2025, reaching £40.4 million. This growth reflects significant investments and structural changes, including a controlling stake in Birmingham Phoenix and ongoing redevelopment projects at Edgbaston. The club aims to enhance its competitiveness in all formats of cricket.
- 01Warwickshire Bears' income rose to £40.4 million, a 61% increase from 2024.
- 02Expenditure also increased to £28.5 million, leading to a pre-tax profit of £11.8 million.
- 03The club acquired a 51% stake in Birmingham Phoenix, valued at £48 million.
- 04Investment continues in the redevelopment of Edgbaston, including a new hotel due for completion in 2027.
- 05Warwickshire's cricketing revenue was boosted by hosting a Test match and income from The Hundred.
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In 2025, Warwickshire Bears reported a remarkable 61% increase in income, totaling £40.4 million, up from £25.1 million in 2024. This financial growth is attributed to strategic investments and structural changes within the club. Notably, expenditure rose to £28.5 million, resulting in a pre-tax profit of £11.8 million. The club's significant initiatives included acquiring a 51% stake in Birmingham Phoenix, valued at £48 million, as part of the England and Wales Cricket Board's restructuring of The Hundred competition. Additionally, Warwickshire has been actively investing in the redevelopment of Edgbaston, which includes a new hotel expected to be completed by 2027. The club's cricketing revenue was further enhanced by hosting the second Test match between England and India, alongside increased income from the men's and women's Hundred, which generated £7.6 million. Chief executive Stuart Cain emphasized the importance of balancing short-term performance with long-term planning, expressing confidence in the club's resilience and ambition to compete at the highest levels of cricket.
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The financial growth positions Warwickshire Bears to enhance its facilities and competitiveness, benefiting local fans and the cricket community.
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