The Requirements to Start a Soccer Team in South Africa
How do I register my soccer team in South Africa?
Clubs interested in enrolling can download and complete the MYSAFA Club Pro registration form, then forward the completed form to their LFA. To ensure that only clubs in good standing with their LFA are registered, only forms forwarded to support@mysafa.net from the SAFA structures will be accepted.
How do South African soccer teams make money?
Most professional soccer teams in South Africa generate revenue through a combination of matchday earnings, broadcast rights, and commercial partnerships. Matchday earnings come from ticket sales, food and drink sales, and other matchday-related activity.
How much does it cost to start a soccer club in South Africa?
Estimates put the monthly cost of running a club at between R500,000 and R1-million for the National First Division (NFD), and at a minimum of R2-million in the Absa Premiership.
How much does it cost to run a soccer team in South Africa?
It costs about R3 million every month to run a successful club, meaning owners have to dig deeper into their pockets to supplement the R1. 5 million monthly grant from the Premier Soccer League (PSL). It is even worse for National First Division clubs as they only get R350 000.
