Leeds United

Leeds United

http://www.leedsunited.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/leedsunited

Leeds United is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1919, the company employs approximately 550 individuals and reported $180.7M in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in spectator sports as a professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire in England. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of the English football league system, and plays its home matches at Elland Road.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1919

Headcount

882

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On September 18, 2026, Leeds United's Elland Road transformation progressed with a major hospitality revamp completed as work commenced on plans to increase the stadium's capacity to 53,000. This refurbishment encompassed approximately 30,000 sq ft of hospitality, corporate, and player facilities across Elland Road and the Thorp Arch training ground, delivered by design partner Design Tonic. Previously, on September 15, defender Louie Philpott signed his first professional contract, a two-year deal set to keep him at the Thorp Arch Academy until 2028. Earlier, on September 14, the Elland Road redevelopment continued with piling work around the North Stand advancing, and simultaneously, goalkeeper James Trafford was reported to have rejected Newcastle United in favor of joining Leeds United, reflecting a strong summer transfer window for the club.

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Leeds United offers 4 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Leeds United's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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Leeds United's revenues were less than $250M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Leeds United's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is tV rights. For full access to Leeds United's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Sep

22nd

2026

06:30

A night to remember as our U21s beat League One side Barnsley in the EFL Trophy!

EFL Trophy Barnsley 3 (Shepherd 79’, Richards 84’, Connell 86’) Leeds United U21 4 (Mills 19’, 41’, 70’; McDonald 43’) Barnsley: Flavell (GK), Shepherd, Hamed Touré (Brownlie 46’), Okedina, Taylor (Graham 60’), Bland, Woodcock, Alker (Richards 46’), Saunders (Yoganathan 46’), Farrell (Town 46’), Connell (C).

Sep

21st

2026

06:30

21s take on League One side Barnsley

Leeds United Under-21s begin the EFL Trophy campaign on Tuesday evening with a trip to Oakwell to face Sky Bet League One outfit Barnsley. The Whites head into the encounter in fine form, unbeaten in three beginning with an impressive victory over another senior side, Solihull Moors, in the National League Cup.

Sep

21st

2026

06:30

Leeds United exit hasn’t gone to plan for 22-year-old as league wait continues

Leeds United made several loan exits during the summer as they looked to trim the squad and make room for their new arrivals. Sebastiaan Bornauw, Lucas Perri and Joel Piroe all left on temporary deals during the final weeks of the window.

The Leeds Press

Sep

20th

2026

14:08

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Leeds confident of securing key figure’s future after impressive start

Leeds United are reportedly preparing to accelerate negotiations with Daniel Farke on a new long-term contract, with the club confident it can reach an agreement soon. The German manager has guided the Whites through an encouraging start to the Premier League campaign, strengthening the case for an extended stay at Elland Road.

Sep

19th

2026

11:30

The Opposite View: Farke on why Palace "are even stronger"

In their Manager's words... Daniel Farke has his Leeds team flying high in the Premier League table after a strong start to 2026/27. United are unbeaten in four games and dismantled Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road in their most recent outing last Monday evening.

Crystal Palace Football Club

Sep

19th

2026

05:30

Quakers sign Jacob Render on loan - News

Darlington are excited to announce the signing of Jacob Render from Leeds United on a short-term loan, subject to National League and FA clearance. Jacob, 18, is an exciting attacking prospect who is comfortable anywhere in the front three and is looking to experience his first real taste of senior football while at the Quakers.

Darlington Football Club

Sep

18th

2026

06:03

B2B Tag, Facility Expansion

Leeds United: Elland Road undergoes additional ‘transformation’ alongside 53,000 stadium expansion

Leeds United’s Elland Road transformation is gathering pace, with a major hospitality revamp completed as work begins on the club’s ambitious expansion plans which will increase the stadium's capacity to 53,000. Around 30,000 sq ft of hospitality, corporate and player facilities have been refurbished as the club continues its wider programme of improvements at Elland Road and the Thorp Arch training ground.

Football Ground Guide

Sep

16th

2026

05:00

B2B Tag, Facility Expansion

First look at multimillion-pound Leeds United transformation - with improvements for fans and players

A Yorkshire interior design company has completed a major transformation for Leeds United to enhance its hospitality, corporate, and player facilities across Elland Road and the club’s Thorp Arch training ground. Design Tonic, a long-standing design and build partner of the football club, has delivered approximately 30,000 sq ft of new and refurbished space.

Yorkshire Evening Post

Sep

15th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Louie Philpott signs first professional contract

Leeds United are pleased to announce defender Louie Philpott has put pen-to-paper on a first professional contract with the club. The left-back has signed a two-year deal which will see him continue his development within the Academy at Thorp Arch until 2028.

Sep

14th

2026

12:29

B2B Tag, Facility Expansion

How much Elland Road expansion will cost Leeds United as 53,000 plan progresses

Leeds United's Elland Road redevelopment is well under way, with piling work around the North Stand progressing as the club works towards a very different-looking home ground in the coming years. The foundations have dominated the headlines so far, but attention is now turning towards the finances behind the project and just how much 49ers Enterprises will ultimately have to spend to get Elland Road over the line.

Football Ground Guide

Sep

14th

2026

07:24

What Newcastle chiefs think of James Trafford rejecting them for Leeds United – The Athletic

James Trafford will be in goal tonight at Elland Road, but after years of links tyo Newcastle United, he’ll instead be starting for Leeds United. The Whites enjoyed a very strong and ambitious summer transfer window.

Sep

14th

2026

06:25

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Absurd financial demands for Leeds United transfer target revealed – 49ers enjoy narrow escape: View

Leeds United made seven signings over the course of the summer transfer window. Two of these deals came on deadline day when Melvin Bard and Jean-Matteo Bahoya were signed. Bard was brought in to be cover for Gabriel Gudmundsson.

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