Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are set for a massive financial windfall as they contest the Champions League final. UEFA has confirmed that the winning club will receive a total of £21.3 million, while the runners-up will take home £15.8 million. The difference between victory and defeat amounts to a £5.5 million bonus for lifting the trophy.
The prize money accumulates across the knockout stages. Both clubs have already secured £9.4 million for reaching the round of 16, £10.7 million for the quarter-finals, and £12.8 million for the semi-finals. This brings their total knockout-stage earnings to £32.9 million before the final.
In the league phase, each team received a baseline starting fee of approximately £15.9 million. Additional payments were awarded for individual match results, with £1.8 million per win, as well as bonuses for draws and final league table placement.
Beyond base prize money, club revenues are significantly boosted by UEFA's 'value pillar' system. This distributes additional funds based on broadcast market shares and historical UEFA club coefficients, ensuring that top clubs earn more from the competition's overall revenue pool.
