South Africans love their sport. But, how exactly do these how do south african soccer teams make money stay afloat financially? Sponsorships Brands will pay clubs for sponsorship deals. Ticket Sales Clubs charge supporters a fee to watch their favourite sports team play live. The history, experience and atmosphere are what draws fans. Ticket prices vary depending on the specific club and also vary based on who the opposition is. Broadcasting Deals This sees foreign countries purchase the right to broadcast live games and other pre and post-match content. Multichoice would have purchased the rights to broadcast all of the English Premier League games in South Africa. The clubs that participate in the league will have a proportionate share in the revenue gained from broadcasting rights, which is one of the biggest incentives to get promoted to the top league.