Premier League blocks salary cap but approves major financial rules change

Premier League blocks salary cap but approves major financial rules change

Premier League clubs have voted against introducing a salary cap but approved major financial rule changes including an 85% Squad Cost Ratio limit starting in 2026/27

Comments Sport Daniel Orme Trends Writer and James Smailes 13:51, 21 Nov 2025

View Image Premier League sides have voted on new financial rules from next season (Image: Getty Images)

Despite a significant revamp of the league's spending regulations, Premier League clubs have voted AGAINST implementing a salary cap. The new proposals would have replaced the division's previous financial rules with a fresh approach. ‌

On Friday, all 20 Premier League clubs convened to vote, and it was decided that anchoring - essentially a sal