How much is the Champions League bonus for the 2024-25 season?

Core Water Nov 18, 2024

The total prize money of the UEFA Champions League in the 2024-25 season is as high as 2.467 billion euros. This season, the UEFA Champions League has expanded its ranks and reformed its competition system, and the total prize money has increased significantly compared with the previous season. The number of participating teams has increased from 32 to 36, and the number of group matches has also increased accordingly, giving each team more opportunities to compete for high prizes. The distribution of bonuses covers entry fees, competitive performance bonuses, value bonuses and other aspects, motivating each team to work hard and strive for good results in the European competition.

Detailed breakdown of Champions League bonuses by stage in the 2024-25 season:

Any team that enters the Champions League will automatically receive a base bonus of at least 15.7 million pounds ($20.7 million), which does not include match bonuses, broadcast bonuses, etc. Combined with the revenue generated from at least four home games played before full fans, the Champions League is a veritable goldmine for teams in an era of unprecedented financial scrutiny.

Stage	Bonus
UEFA Champions League participation bonus	£15.7 million ($20.7 million)
Draw Lots	£590,000 (US$780,000)
League stage winning bonus	£1.8 million ($2.3 million)
Top eight in total points in the league stage	£1.7 million ($2.2 million)
Total points in league stage 9-16	£900,000 (US$1.1 million)
Top 16	£9.3 million ($12.2 million)
Top 8	£10.6 million ($13.9 million)
Top 4	£12.7 million ($16.7 million)
Runner Up	£15.6 million (US$20.6 million)
Champion	£21.1 million ($27.8 million)