UEFA has officially confirmed the prize money distribution for clubs participating in its continental competitions for the 2026/27 season.
A total prize fund of ~$3.864 billion will be allocated across the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
UEFA Champions League Prize Money 2026/27
As UEFA's premier club competition, the Champions League will command the largest share of the prize money, with €2.874 billion—nearly three-quarters of the total—designated for participating teams.
The club that ultimately lifts the trophy can expect to earn a base amount close to ~$116 million. This figure could potentially rise to nearly ~$175 million when factoring in variable bonuses tied to results and overall performance throughout the tournament.
Key Champions League Prize Money
League Phase Participation: ~$20.67 million
Per Match Win: ~$2.33 million
Per Match Draw: ~$777,000
Round of 16: ~$12.21 million
Quarterfinals: ~$13.88 million
Semifinals: ~$16.65 million
Runner-Up: ~$21.55 million
Champion: ~$29.12 million
Additional bonuses are awarded based on the final league phase standings. Clubs finishing from 2nd to 8th place will receive ~$2.3 million, while those ranked 9th to 16th will earn ~$1.1 million. Teams that qualify directly for the round of 16, thereby avoiding the knockout play-offs, will secure an extra ~$1.1 million.
UEFA Europa League Prize Money 2026/27
For the Europa League, UEFA has allocated a total of ~$608 million. The tournament winner is guaranteed a minimum of approximately €25 million, a sum that will increase based on their performance during their European campaign.
Key Europa League Prize Money
League Phase Participation: ~$5.02 million
Per Match Win: ~$524,000
Per Match Draw: ~$175,000
Round of 16: ~$2.04 million
Quarterfinals: ~$2.91 million
Semifinals: ~$4.89 million
Runner-Up: ~$8.15 million
Champion: ~$15.14 million
Similar to the Champions League, performance in the league phase is rewarded with extra payments. Teams finishing between 2nd and 8th place will receive ~$699,000, and those from 9th to 16th will get ~$349,000. An additional ~$349,000 is awarded for qualifying for the knockout stages.
UEFA Conference League Prize Money 2026/27
The remaining ~$332 million of the total budget is designated for the Conference League, UEFA's third-tier club competition.
Key Conference League Prize Money
League Phase Participation: ~$3.69 million
Per Match Win: ~$466,000
Per Match Draw: ~$155,000
Round of 16: ~$932,000
Quarterfinals: ~$1.51 million
Semifinals: ~$2.91 million
Runner-Up: ~$4.66 million
Champion: ~$8.15 million
Further prize money is available based on league phase rankings: ~$469,000 for teams finishing in the top 8, and ~$233,000 for those placing 9th to 16th. An extra ~$233,000 is also awarded to clubs that advance to the knockout stages.
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