Poznań has just raised the bar for local sports — again. With record sports funding in Poznań for the 2025/2026 season, 25 of the city’s top-tier league teams will share a total of 9.4 million PLN. That’s 3 million more than last year. This generous boost reflects Poznań’s long-term commitment to athletic development, inclusion, and competitive excellence. Which clubs are receiving the most support — and what does it mean for the future of sports in the city?
What Is the Sports Funding in Poznań?
Each year, the City of Poznań organizes an open competition to support sports teams competing in Poland’s top three league tiers. The sports funding in Poznań helps cover operational costs, training facilities, staff salaries, youth programs, transportation, match organization, and more. The goal is to help Poznań teams perform at the national level, attract young talent, and foster a rich and accessible local sports culture.
For the 2025/2026 season, the total amount granted has reached 9.4 million PLN — the largest ever. The funding was distributed among 25 teams across a variety of sports including basketball, football, handball, volleyball, hockey, rugby, and futsal.
The Top 5 Funded Teams
- Enea AZS Politechnika Poznań (Women’s Basketball) – 2,300,000 PLN: Competing in the top-tier Energa Basket Liga Kobiet, this is the most supported team under this year’s program. A long-time leader in women’s basketball, they combine academic tradition with elite performance.
- Enea Basket Poznań (Men’s Basketball) – 1,100,000 PLN: Currently in Poland’s First League, the club has national ambitions and a strong youth development system. This funding will help them move closer to top-tier promotion.
- WKS Grunwald Poznań (Men’s Handball) – 870,000 PLN: A respected name in Polish handball, Grunwald has military roots and a consistent track record in the Liga Centralna. Their discipline and structure make them a key recipient.
- Enea Piłka Ręczna Poznań (Women’s Handball) – 670,000 PLN: Focused on rapid development, this team is rising in the Central League and now has the resources to keep building a strong foundation for the women’s game in Poznań.
- Lech Poznań UAM (Women’s Football) – 610,000 PLN: Newly promoted to the Ekstraliga, this team represents a collaboration between Lech Poznań and Adam Mickiewicz University. Their success signals a bright future for women’s football in the city.
The Remaining 20 Funded Teams
Beyond the top five recipients, 20 additional Poznań-based clubs received valuable support through this season’s sports funding in Poznań. Each team plays an important role in the city’s athletic ecosystem — developing young talent, maintaining regional traditions, and elevating local engagement in sport:
- KS Posnania Poznań (Men’s Rugby) – 550,000 PLN: A historic rugby club, known for toughness and tradition.
- Wiara Lecha Poznań (Men’s Futsal) – 500,000 PLN: A fan-driven futsal team rooted in Lech Poznań’s supporter culture.
- Warta Poznań (Men’s Football) – 345,000 PLN: One of the oldest clubs in Poland, now rebuilding in the lower divisions.
- KS Waterpolo Poznań (Men’s Water Polo) – 280,000 PLN: A niche aquatic team keeping water polo alive in the region.
- Enea Energetyk Poznań (Women’s Volleyball) – 250,000 PLN: A strong contender in the national volleyball leagues.
- Enea Energetyk Poznań (Men’s Volleyball) – 250,000 PLN: Known for youth training and league consistency.
- MUKS Poznań (Women’s Basketball) – 220,000 PLN: Focused on developing young female basketball talent.
- WKS Grunwald Poznań (Men’s Field Hockey) – 200,000 PLN: One of Poland’s most decorated field hockey teams.
- Pyra AZS Poznań (Men’s Basketball) – 190,000 PLN: A developmental basketball team with a strong youth base.
- KS Warta Poznań (Men’s Field Hockey) – 130,000 PLN: Upholding Poznań’s proud tradition in field hockey.
- AZS Politechnika Poznańska (Men’s Field Hockey) – 120,000 PLN: Connected to the university, promoting student athletics.
- AZS AWF Poznań (Men’s Field Hockey) – 110,000 PLN: Balancing academic sport with competitive performance.
- Black Roses Posnania Poznań (Women’s Rugby) – 110,000 PLN: A dynamic and growing force in women’s rugby.
- KS Pyrki Poznań (Women’s Handball) – 105,000 PLN: A youth-oriented handball club building future talent.
- Wiara Lecha Poznań (Men’s Basketball) – 100,000 PLN: Another extension of Poznań’s supporter-based sports culture.
- KU AZS UAM Poznań (Women’s Futsal) – 100,000 PLN: A student-driven team competing in women’s national futsal.
- Floorball Team Poznań (Men’s Floorball) – 80,000 PLN: Promoting this fast-growing indoor hockey sport in Poland.
- AZS Politechnika Poznańska (Women’s Field Hockey) – 70,000 PLN: Strengthening female representation in field hockey.
- PTH Kozice Poznań (Women’s Ice Hockey) – 70,000 PLN: Among the few clubs dedicated to women’s ice hockey in Poland.
- UKS ZSMS Poznań (Women’s Volleyball) – 70,000 PLN: A development-focused volleyball club with school partnerships.
How to Join or Support Your Team
Most clubs run youth academies, community training, or open tryouts. Others welcome volunteers or new fan members. Interested in getting involved? Visit each club’s website or social channels to learn about schedules and enrollment.
Want to watch matches live? Key venues include: CityZen, Hala Politechniki Poznańskiej, Hala POSiR, and Stadion Zagajnikowa. Seasons run from August through May depending on the sport. Many matches are low-cost or free — and perfect for a weekend outing.
A Winning Strategy for Poznań
This year’s record-breaking sports funding in Poznań is more than a financial boost — it’s a smart investment in the city’s future. By supporting 25 teams across multiple disciplines, Poznań is promoting youth development, gender equity, and a stronger local sports culture.
From top-league basketball and handball to up-and-coming rugby, futsal, and field hockey teams, the funding helps clubs grow, retain talent, and connect with the community. Whether you’re a fan or a future player, there’s never been a better time to get involved. Poznań is playing to win — and everyone’s welcome.
