Eleven football clubs to be offered to business for management

The competition is being held under a presidential resolution of March 24, 2026, on measures to finance sports and involve entrepreneurs. The list includes 11 teams: Bunyodkor, Bukhara, Dinamo, Qizilqum, Navbahor, Nasaf, Neftchi, Lokomotiv, Mashal, OKMK (AGMK), and Pakhtakor. Entrepreneurs or groups of investors willing to cover at least 20% of the relevant club's annual expenses are eligible to take part in the selection.

Tax breaks are provided for investors: the corporate income tax base may be reduced by the amount of sponsorship transfers to the club, but by no more than 10%. Players of such clubs are exempt from personal income tax, and the social tax for them will be 1%. Entrepreneurs will also receive a 50% discount on advertising on NTRK TV channels during sports broadcasts.

In addition, banks will be able to issue loans for the purchase of clubs, as well as construction and renovation work on sports facilities, at 14% per annum for five years with a one-year grace period. Liquid collateral and a business plan are mandatory conditions, while using the club's buildings and land as collateral is prohibited.