Winning a UEFA competition isn’t just about lifting a trophy, it’s also worth millions. For the 2025/26 season, UEFA has set out clear prize money structures across its three flagship tournaments: the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
This infographic breaks down the maximum prize money a club could earn by winning every single match on their way to becoming champions. From guaranteed participation fees to bonuses for victories and progression through knockout rounds, here’s how much a perfect season is worth in Europe’s biggest competitions.
🏆 Champions League (UCL)
- Participation in League Phase: €18.62m
- 8 wins in league phase: 8 × €2.1m = €16.8m
- League ranking bonus (max, for finishing 1st): €9.9m
- Top 1-8 bonus: €2.0m
- Round of 16: €11.0m
- Quarter-final: €12.5m
- Semi-final: €15.0m
- Finalist: €18.5m
- Winner bonus: €6.5m
- Total Champions League = €111.82m
🥈 Europa League (UEL)
- Participation in League Phase: €4.31m
- 8 wins in league phase: 8 × €0.45m = €3.6m
- Top 1-8 bonus: €0.6m
- Round of 16: €1.75m
- Quarter-final: €2.5m
- Semi-final: €4.2m
- Finalist: €7.0m
- Winner bonus: €6.0m
- Total Europa League = €29.96m
🥉 Conference League (UECL)
- Participation in League Phase: €3.17m
- 8 wins in league phase: 8 × €0.4m = €3.2m
- Top 1-8 bonus: €0.4m
- Round of 16: €0.8m
- Quarter-final: €1.3m
- Semi-final: €2.5m
- Finalist: €4.0m
- Winner bonus: €7.0m
- Total Conference League = €22.37m
