The Champions League resumes its rights this Tuesday to the delight of supporters! But beyond passion, this competition represents a real financial issue for European clubs in the running.
For the 2025-2026 season, UEFA plans to redistribute 2.5 billion euros to the 36 participants, as indicated by the UEFA bonus distribution grid. Just participating in the group phase guarantees 18.62 million euros, to which are added bonuses per game: 2.1 million euros for a victory and 700,000 euros for a draw.
At the end of the league phase, the premiums evolve according to the final classification: the first will receive 9.9 million euros, while the last will leave with 275,000 euros. Additional bonuses are also planned for qualified clubs for the eighths or passing through the dams, ranging from 1 to 11 million euros and reaching up to 25 million euros for the final winner.
Income determined by the pillar “value” of UEFA
Last season, Paris Saint-Germain, winner of the edition, had received a total of 148.417 million euros, including around 40 million euros linked to the “value” pillar of UEFA. This takes into account two elements: the size of the country's TV market and the club's past results in European competitions.
More than a trophy, the Champions League represents millions of euros for the clubs committed. It represents a vital economic issue to remain competitive. As a reminder, three French clubs are in the running: Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique de Marseille and AS Monaco. OM will be the first French team to enter the track with a prestigious poster against Real Madrid this Tuesday at 9 p.m.
