Champions League Final prize money: how much will Arsenal and PSG earn?

The teams that have reached the 2025/26 Champions League Final have their eyes firmly focused on lifting the famous trophy and being crowned Champions of Europe.

Who’s playing the UCL final?

For Paris Saint-Germain – who dispatched of Bayern Munich in a semi-final for the ages – it is the chance to go back-to-back following their first title last year. Arsenal, on the other hand, are aiming to clinch their maiden place on the continental throne after seeing off Atlético Madrid.

The status of the triumph is what matters most to the players and coaches, but there will be those behind the scenes also eyeing up the very lucrative multimillion-dollar payout that comes with glory on May 30 in Budapest, Hungary.

UEFA Champions League 2025/26 prize money breakdown

The clubs involved have been steadily swelling their coffers with UEFA’s performance-related prize money.

Teams that reached the round of 16 received $12 million. Reaching the quarterfinals was worth $13.4 million, while making the semifinals brought in $16.1 million for the four clubs.

Now those two teams, who represent the French and English capital cities respectively, will play in the final of the new-look Champions League, the runner-up receiving $19.9 million and the winner $26.8 million.

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