West Ham targets commercial record amid ownership change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
West Ham could break a Championship record for commercial income as it prepares for the 2026-27 season following relegation. Daniel Kretinsky is set to become the club’s largest shareholder, replacing David Sullivan. The club earned £56 million last season and aims to surpass Leeds United's record of £58 million. As the main attraction in the Championship, West Ham's financial strength is projected despite falling season ticket prices, with anticipated high commercial income from sponsorships. Boyle Sports is confirmed to continue as the front-of-shirt sponsor.
- •West Ham aims to break the £58 million commercial record for Championship clubs.
- •Daniel Kretinsky will replace David Sullivan as the largest shareholder.
- •West Ham earned £56 million last season, just shy of the record.
- •The club's financial power remains strong despite relegation.
- •Boyle Sports will continue as the front-of-shirt sponsor for next season.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham could break £58m Championship record as off-pitch deal confirmed
"West Ham fans hope that their relegation to the Championship can tear down the house that David Sullivan built and allow them to rebuild financially and as a community institution. Daniel Kretinsky is set to become the club’s largest shareholder in the coming days or weeks, surpassing Sullivan, whose days at the London Stadium appear numbered.
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