Arsenal break their European income record for 3rd season running

Arsenal have again broken their record for Champions League revenue in a single campaign, after reaching the semi-finals of the competition once again.

William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 07, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Arsenal’s progression to the semi-finals of the Champions League in midweek gave their finances another boost, and Swiss Ramble reports that the club have now earned well over £100m from this season’s competition.

Swiss Ramble confirms that Arsenal have made €18.6m in participation fees, €68.1m in prize money, and €37.0m in value pillar, putting the Gunners at €123.8m for the season so far (or £107.9m).

None of the other English clubs to take part have reached the £100m mark, with Newcastle at £56.8m, Spurs at £73.4m, Chelsea at £80.1m, Manchester City at £84.3m, and Liverpool at £95.2m.

Eberechi Eze of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Arsenal Stadium on March 17, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) — Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images

Of course, the clubs will earn even more than that in reality, as they also profit from ticket sales and sponsorship deals. It has been suggested that Arsenal will make over £6m on ticket sales for the semi-final second leg alone.

This will be the third season in a row that Arsenal break their club record for European income in a campaign (excluding matchday revenue), having done the same in the 2023/24 run to the quarter-finals and the 2024/25 run to the semi-finals.

The Champions League remains far ahead of the other European competitions, with Europa League semi-finalists Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest sitting at £24.5m and £20.9m respectively, and Europa Conference League semi-finalists Crystal Palace only at £11.5m.

David Raya of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Arsenal Stadium on April 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) — Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

If Arsenal can now reach the final, their finances will get another boost, putting the club in a strong position ahead of the summer transfer window.

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