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Premier League Unveils New Squad Cost Ratio for 2026

11/21/2025

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Premier League clubs will replace the Profitability and Sustainability Rules with the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) starting in 2026/27.
The Squad Cost Ratio caps on-pitch spending at 85% of football revenue, with a 30% multi-year allowance for extra spending, subject to a levy, and sanctions for non-compliance.
The Sustainability and Systematic Resilience (SSR) rules will assess clubs' finances through three tests.
The PSR remains in effect through the 2025/26 season.

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Premier League clubs will replace the Profitability and Sustainability Rules with the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) starting in 2026/27.
The Squad Cost Ratio caps on-pitch spending at 85% of football revenue, with a 30% multi-year allowance for extra spending, subject to a levy, and sanctions for non-compliance.
The Sustainability and Systematic Resilience (SSR) rules will assess clubs' finances through three tests.
The PSR remains in effect through the 2025/26 season.