Borussia Dortmund 's non - transfer revenue increased by € 56 m ( $ 30 m ) YoY to € 369.3 m for the financial year ending 20 June 2018 . Hans-Joachim Watzke, Borussia Dortmund’s chairman, said: “We are a strong brand and will continue to consistently work on the German market, but just as consistently on the international market, especially in America and Asia. The 17.9 % growth gave the club its best year , with € 158 m coming from broadcast rights , up from € 122.3 m the previous year . However , consolidated revenue including transfers came to € 489.5 m , a decrease from € 490 m in 2017/18 , while the team 's after - match revenue fell from € 31.7 m to € 17.4 m , mainly due to a big drop in income from transfers .
Borussia Dortmund 's non - transfer revenue increased by € 56 m ( $ 30 m ) YoY to € 369.3 m for the financial year ending 20 June 2018 . The 17.9 % growth gave the club its best year , with € 158 m coming from broadcast rights , up from € 122.3 m the previous year . However , consolidated revenue including transfers came to € 489.5 m , a decrease from € 490 m in 2017/18 , while the team 's after - match revenue fell from € 31.7 m to € 17.4 m , mainly due to a big drop in income from transfers .