Fans raise record €216,355 for Estonian football clubs

Supporters have raised a record €216,355 for Estonian football through purchases made with the LHV Football Card in 2026, almost 13% more than last year. The money will be distributed to 147 clubs during November, while the Estonian Football Association will receive a further €20,119.

FC Flora received the largest contribution among the clubs, with €11,845 raised through card purchases. Tartu Tammeka were second with €11,386, followed by Kalev on €7,715.

LHV Bank chairman Erki Kilu said the card, launched 15 years ago, had become a growing source of support for the game. The annual contribution has more than doubled over the past five years and passed €200,000 for the first time this year, he said.

Estonian Football Association secretary-general Mihkel Uiboleht said the scheme supported clubs at every level and showed how small contributions could help strengthen local football communities. The card has 8,138 users, who each direct 10 cents from every purchase to a club of their choice. It also offers a 10% discount on full-price tickets for Estonia senior men’s home matches and free entry to youth national-team home matches.

Source: soccernet.ee