Exact budget figures for WorldTour cycling teams in 2025 are often opaque, as teams rarely disclose precise financials, but based on recent estimates from reputable sources, here are the teams with the highest budgets for the 2025 season, listed in descending order of estimated budget size:
1. **UAE Team Emirates-XRG**: €60 million
- Backed by significant sponsorship from the United Arab Emirates, this team has consistently been at the top with a budget estimated at €60 million, supporting star riders like Tadej Pogačar.
2. **Visma-Lease a Bike**: €50 million
- Supported by sponsors like Jumbo and Visma, their budget is estimated at €50 million, fueling their strong performance in Grand Tours and classics.
3. **Ineos Grenadiers**: €45 million
- Funded by the British multinational Ineos, their budget is estimated at €45 million, maintaining their status as a financial powerhouse despite recent challenges.
4. **Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe**: €45 million
- With Red Bull’s backing, this team has a budget estimated at €45 million, bolstered by high-profile riders like Primož Roglič.
5. **Lidl-Trek**: €35 million
- Supported by Lidl and Trek Bicycle Corporation, their budget is estimated at €35 million, reflecting a recent increase due to Lidl’s involvement.
These figures come from posts on X and web reports, particularly from sources like Cyclingnews and Gazzetta dello Sport, which note a significant rise in overall WorldTour budgets, reaching €570 million in 2025. Note that estimates can vary slightly due to sponsorship changes and other financial factors, and some teams, like XDS-Astana, may see budget increases due to new sponsors like XDS Carbon-Tech, potentially pushing them closer to top-tier budgets. Budgets cover rider salaries, staff, travel, equipment, and race fees, with top teams leveraging their financial muscle to attract elite talent and dominate races.[](https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/budgets-of-worldtour-teams/)[](https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mens-total-worldtour-budget-reaches-euro570-million-with-average-rider-salary-up-to-euro500000/)[](https://escapecollective.com/whos-riding-what-in-the-2025-worldtour/)