The 2026 FDH Bank Premiership First Round has generated MK 1.083 billion in gross gate revenue, representing a 1.74 percent increase from the MK1.064 billion recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.
Despite the increase in gross gate revenue, the balance available for sharing declined by 6.06 percent, from MK 850.48 million in 2025 to MK 798.92 million this season. The reduction has been attributed to higher match day expenses, which increased by 32.73 percent, from MK 214.08 million to MK 284.13 million.
Teams collectively received MK 440.38 million in revenue sharing during the first round, compared to MK469.14 million last year, representing a 6.13 percent decrease.
Among the clubs, Mighty Wanderers emerged as the highest gate revenue earner with MK 93.73 million, followed by FCB Nyasa Big Bullets with MK 88.20 million, Silver Strikers generated MK 39.39 million while Ekhaya FC recorded MK23.85 million.
Ground owners pocketed MK 199.54 million, Sports Council and Football Association of Malawi received MK 39.74 million each while Super League of Malawi got MK 79.50 million.
