Champions League Prize Money Distribution: Estimated Winnings for PSG and Inter Milan
Get ready for a jaw-dropping showdown between Paris Saint-German and Inter Milan in the Uefa Champions League final this Saturday, but just how much coin is on the line for the victor?
This year's top-tier European club competition is rolling in the dough, with a whopping £2 billion prize pot – that's a massive upgrade from the £1.74 billion jackpot last season! Prize money is dishonored out for qualification, group stage victories, and advancement through to the knockout rounds.
The Champions League has welcomed more competitors this season, expanding from 32 to 36 teams, and introducing a league table-style phase. Every club that made it to the group stages pocketed nearly £16 million, just a hair short of the £18.5 million Chelsea took home for winning the Europa Conference League last week.
For every group stage win, clubs scored £1.8 million, while a draw netted £590,000. There was an additional £1.7 million for finishing in the top eight, and £233,000 for each place in the league table. Premier League club Liverpool topped the 36-team league phase, snagging £8.4 million just for showing up.
Uefa will sprinkle extra cash on teams that reach the round of 16 (over £9 million), the quarter-finals (£10.7 million), and the semi-finals (£12.9 million). The runners-up can expect £16 million, while the champions stand to earn a mouthwatering £21.5 million. The competition is as juicy as ever, with clubs like Manchester United missing out on the Europa League final feeling the pinch.
Arsenal, for instance, has bagged around £70 million from the competition and could see that number rise when broadcast deals, ticket sales, and merchandise are accounted for. Uefa's "value pillar" diffusion system, similar to Formula 1's revenue distribution, pays money to clubs with a rich history and broadcast worth.
Next season, England will boast six clubs in the Uefa Champions League, offering a hefty war chest for clubs like Newcastle trying to take on the big six. A European run can provide a much-needed financial boost for those aiming to challenge the establishment.
- The Champions League final this Saturday between Paris Saint-German and Inter Milan promises an exciting sports event, with a potential €259 million (approximately £215 million) in finance at stake for the victor.
- As more teams compete in the Champions League this season, the total prize pot has increased significantly, reaching an astounding £2 billion, a significant jump from last year's £1.74 billion.
- While Europa League winners like Chelsea take home £18.5 million, each club that made it to the Champions League group stages this year walks away with nearly £16 million, a testament to the financial draw of Europe's top-tier sports leagues.
