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Newsroom signals on football’s real-economy activation, written from the database after every matchday: records since 2016, best starts, milestones, league tables and the fixtures that led each matchday. Every signal has its own page, a citation and an image. RSS feed
Weekend, 9–12 Oct
League table ModerateFC Internazionale Milano Moves to Top of Serie A Economic TableFC Internazionale Milano rose to 1st from 2nd among Serie A clubs for economic activation this season after the Oct. 9-12 weekend, with €18.0 million from 7 matches, according to Reputation League estimates.- League table ModerateBorussia Dortmund Moves to Top of Bundesliga Economic TableBorussia Dortmund rose to 1st from 2nd among Bundesliga clubs for economic activation this season after the Oct. 9-12 weekend, with €16.6 million from 7 matches, according to Reputation League estimates.
- League table ModerateRacing Club de Lens Climbs to 5th in Ligue 1 Economic TableRacing Club de Lens rose to 5th from 6th among Ligue 1 clubs for economic activation this season after the Oct. 9-12 weekend, with €3.9 million from 7 matches, according to Reputation League estimates.
- League table ModerateCrystal Palace Climbs to 10th in Premier League Economic TableCrystal Palace rose to 10th from 11th among Premier League clubs for economic activation this season after the Oct. 9-12 weekend, with €5.4 million from 7 matches, according to Reputation League estimates.
- League table ModerateSSC Napoli Climbs to 4th in Serie A Economic TableSSC Napoli rose to 4th from 5th among Serie A clubs for economic activation this season after the Oct. 9-12 weekend, with €8.5 million from 7 matches, according to Reputation League estimates.
- League table ModerateUS Lecce Climbs to 10th in Serie A Economic TableUS Lecce rose to 10th from 11th among Serie A clubs for economic activation this season after the Oct. 9-12 weekend, with €2.7 million from 7 matches, according to Reputation League estimates.
- League table ModerateSunderland AFC Climbs to 7th in Premier League Economic TableSunderland AFC rose to 7th from 8th among Premier League clubs for economic activation this season after the Oct. 9-12 weekend, with €7.2 million from 7 matches, according to Reputation League estimates.
- League table ModerateChelsea Climbs to 8th in Premier League Economic TableChelsea rose to 8th from 9th among Premier League clubs for economic activation this season after the Oct. 9-12 weekend, with €7.0 million from 6 matches, according to Reputation League estimates.
International Window, 6 Oct
Matchday ContextInternational Matches Generate €26.7M in Economic ActivationThe 9 matches played in the Oct. 6 international window generated €26.7 million in economic activation across 9 cities, led by England-Czech Republic in London at €12.4 million, according to Reputation League estimates.- Milestone ModerateLondon Passes 75,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 75,500 overnight stays to London so far in the 2026-27 season, after England-Czech Republic on Oct. 6, according to Reputation League estimates.
International Window, 2–5 Oct
Record · City StrongItaly-Turkey Sets Economic Record for Bologna at €3.9MItaly's Nations League match against Turkey on Oct. 5 generated €3.9 million in economic activation for Bologna, the most for any football match in the city since at least 2016, according to Reputation League estimates.- Record · City StrongNetherlands-Serbia Sets Economic Record for Eindhoven at €4.4MNetherlands's Nations League match against Serbia on Oct. 4 generated €4.4 million in economic activation for Eindhoven, the most for any football match in the city since at least 2016, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Matchday ContextInternational Matches Generate €72.1M in Economic ActivationThe 32 matches played in the Oct. 2-5 international window generated €72.1 million in economic activation across 28 cities, led by France-Italy in Paris at €8.2 million, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Milestone ModerateParis Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 49,700 overnight stays to Paris so far in the 2026-27 season, after France-Belgium on Oct. 5, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Milestone ModerateWarsaw Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 29,000 overnight stays to Warsaw so far in the 2026-27 season, after Poland-Romania on Oct. 2, according to Reputation League estimates.
International Window, 29 Sep – 1 Oct
Matchday ContextInternational Matches Generate €43.0M in Economic ActivationThe 18 matches played in the Sept. 29-Oct. 1 international window generated €43.0 million in economic activation across 18 cities, led by Germany-Serbia in Munich at €10.5 million, according to Reputation League estimates.International Window, 25–28 Sep
Record · City StrongGermany-Greece Sets Economic Record for Augsburg at €3.7MGermany's Nations League match against Greece on Sept. 27 generated €3.7 million in economic activation for Augsburg, the most for any football match in the city since at least 2016, according to Reputation League estimates.- Record · City StrongBelgium-France Sets Economic Record for Brussels at €4.4MBelgium's Nations League match against France on Sept. 28 generated €4.4 million in economic activation for Brussels, the most for any football match in the city since at least 2016, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Matchday ContextInternational Matches Generate €79.6M in Economic ActivationThe 33 matches played in the Sept. 25-28 international window generated €79.6 million in economic activation across 30 cities, led by England-Spain in London at €13.2 million, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Milestone ModerateLondon Passes 50,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 57,800 overnight stays to London so far in the 2026-27 season, after England-Spain on Sept. 26, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Milestone ModerateRome Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 35,000 overnight stays to Rome so far in the 2026-27 season, after Italy-Belgium on Sept. 25, according to Reputation League estimates.
International Window, 24 Sep
Record · City StrongNetherlands-Germany Sets Economic Record for Amsterdam at €9.0MNetherlands's Nations League match against Germany on Sept. 24 generated €9.0 million in economic activation for Amsterdam, the most for any football match in the city since at least 2016, according to Reputation League estimates.- Matchday ContextInternational Matches Generate €19.9M in Economic ActivationThe 8 matches played in the Sept. 24 international window generated €19.9 million in economic activation across 8 cities, led by Netherlands-Germany in Amsterdam at €9.0 million, according to Reputation League estimates.
Weekend, 18–20 Sep
Matchday ContextWeekend Football Generates €79.5M in Economic ActivationThe 48 matches played over the Sept. 18-20 weekend generated €79.5 million in economic activation across 46 cities, led by Tottenham Hotspur-Aston Villa in London at €4.8 million, according to Reputation League estimates.- Milestone ModerateMunich Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 25,400 overnight stays to Munich so far in the 2026-27 season, after FC Bayern München-1. FC Union Berlin on Sept. 18, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Milestone ModerateSeville Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 25,500 overnight stays to Seville so far in the 2026-27 season, after Sevilla Fútbol Club-FC Barcelona on Sept. 19, according to Reputation League estimates.
European Nights, 15–17 Sep
Record · City StrongSunderland AFC-AZ Alkmaar Sets Economic Record for Sunderland at €2.6MSunderland AFC's Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar on Sept. 16 generated €2.6 million in economic activation for Sunderland, the most for any football match in the city since at least 2016, according to Reputation League estimates.- Matchday ContextEuropean Nights Generate €41.6M in Economic ActivationThe 28 matches played in the Sept. 15-17 European competition nights generated €41.6 million in economic activation across 27 cities, led by AC Milan-Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Milan at €6.9 million, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Milestone ModerateMadrid Passes 50,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 51,500 overnight stays to Madrid so far in the 2026-27 season, after Club Atlético de Madrid-Club Atlético Osasuna on Sept. 16, according to Reputation League estimates.
Weekend, 11–14 Sep
Matchday ContextWeekend Football Generates €67.0M in Economic ActivationThe 48 matches played over the Sept. 11-14 weekend generated €67.0 million in economic activation across 46 cities, led by Tottenham Hotspur-Everton in London at €4.7 million, according to Reputation League estimates.- Milestone ModerateMilan Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 29,200 overnight stays to Milan so far in the 2026-27 season, after FC Internazionale Milano-Udinese Calcio on Sept. 14, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Milestone ModerateDortmund Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 26,700 overnight stays to Dortmund so far in the 2026-27 season, after Borussia Dortmund-SC Paderborn 07 on Sept. 12, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Milestone ModerateLondon Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 30,700 overnight stays to London so far in the 2026-27 season, after Tottenham Hotspur-Everton on Sept. 12, according to Reputation League estimates.
European Nights, 8–10 Sep
Matchday ContextEuropean Nights Generate €60.3M in Economic ActivationThe 18 matches played in the Sept. 8-10 European competition nights generated €60.3 million in economic activation across 18 cities, led by FC Bayern München-FK Bodø/Glimt in Munich at €6.3 million, according to Reputation League estimates.- Milestone ModerateManchester Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 29,400 overnight stays to Manchester so far in the 2026-27 season, after Manchester United-Sabah on Sept. 10, according to Reputation League estimates.
Weekend, 4–7 Sep
Matchday ContextWeekend Football Generates €78.7M in Economic ActivationThe 47 matches played over the Sept. 4-7 weekend generated €78.7 million in economic activation across 45 cities, led by Arsenal-Chelsea in London at €5.2 million, according to Reputation League estimates.Midweek Round, 1–3 Sep
Matchday ContextMidweek Football Generates €6.2M in Economic ActivationThe 10 matches played in the Sept. 1-3 midweek round generated €6.2 million in economic activation across 10 cities, led by Hamburg-Eimsbütteler Ballspiel-Club von 1911-Borussia Dortmund in Hamburg at €1.6 million, according to Reputation League estimates.Weekend, 28–31 Aug
Matchday ContextWeekend Football Generates €75.6M in Economic ActivationThe 48 matches played over the Aug. 28-31 weekend generated €75.6 million in economic activation across 46 cities, led by Tottenham Hotspur-Newcastle United in London at €5.1 million, according to Reputation League estimates.- Milestone ModerateMadrid Passes 25,000 Football Overnight Stays This SeasonFootball matches have brought about 27,900 overnight stays to Madrid so far in the 2026-27 season, after Real Madrid Club de Fútbol-Málaga CF on Aug. 30, according to Reputation League estimates.
Midweek Round, 25–27 Aug
Matchday ContextMidweek Football Generates €10.2M in Economic ActivationThe 4 matches played in the Aug. 25-27 midweek round generated €10.2 million in economic activation across 4 cities, led by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol-Real Sociedad de Fútbol in Madrid at €4.0 million, according to Reputation League estimates.