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UEFA has set out its financial structure for the 2026-27 club competitions, with gross revenue projected at around €4.4 billion and €3.317 billion due to be distributed to clubs.
Champions League share leads the way
The Champions League will account for the largest slice of that pot, with about €2.46 billion allocated to the competition. Payments will be split across participation, results, league position, knockout progress, commercial value and club coefficient.
Each of the 36 teams in the league phase will receive €18.62 million just for taking part. A win is worth €2.1 million, while a draw brings €700,000.
Knockout rounds bring bigger rewards
Progressing through the knockout rounds carries separate bonuses. Reaching the last 16 is worth €11 million, the quarter-finals €12.5 million, the semi-finals €15 million, the runners-up spot €18.5 million and the title €25 million.
On those fixed payments alone, the Champions League winner would collect at least €86 million, before any money linked to market value, historical coefficient or ranking bonuses is added.
With those extra payments included, total income for the winner could rise beyond €120 million to €150 million. That underlines how European success now matters as much financially as it does on the pitch.