The Polish Ekstraklasa targets European progress amid shift towards private ownership
PR | Marcin Animucki, CEO of the Polish top flight since 2017, has overseen a sharp rise in Ekstraklasa revenues. The goal, he says, is not for one club to excel but for several to compete at a higher level in Europe.
The Recap
Ekstraklasa CEO Marcin Animucki and Pogoń Szczecin CEO Tan Kesler outline how Poland’s top division is translating rising revenues and stronger structures into stronger European competitiveness.
Data Insight
Combined club revenues have risen from €196.5 million in 2020/21 to nearly €300 million in 2024/25, driven by surging media rights income and a tenfold increase in matchday revenues.
Why It Matters
The shift from municipal to private and international ownership marks a structural turning point for Polish football, underpinning more sustainable governance and investor engagement.
The Perspective
Poland’s professionalisation mirrors a wider European trend where transparent regulation and responsible ownership are emerging as key drivers of league growth.
5 November 2025 - 5:00 PM
Poland’s top division, the Ekstraklasa, is entering a new stage of development. According to league CEO Marcin Animucki, the focus is now on converting recent progress into greater European competitiveness and sustained commercial growth.
Poland currently ranks 12th on UEFA’s country coefficient table, just behind Greece and the Czech Republic and slightly ahead of Norway and Denmark. This season, all four Polish clubs have qualified for the
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