Arsenal will earn record prize money for their Champions League campaign in 2025/26, with progression to the final guaranteeing even more than champions Paris Saint-Germain earned last season.
Arsenal’s progression to the Champions League final on Tuesday night had significant financial implications, as the Gunners are set to receive an additional €18.5m for reaching the showpiece event.
That brings the club to €143.5m (£124m) for the season so far, not including the ticket sales and commercial deals associated with being in the competition.
The Gunners could earn another €6.5m for winning the competition, which would bring their prize money total to €150m (£129.6m). Arsenal would also then earn an extra ~£3.5m for qualifying for the UEFA Super Cup.
The money Arsenal have already earned by reaching the final is a huge amount, more than in any of their previous campaigns in Europe, and more than Paris Saint-Germain received for winning the competition last season.
That’s partly because Arsenal have racked up so many results along the way, with draws earning more than defeats and wins earning more than draws. The Gunners won all eight League Phase games, and have won three of six knockout matches.
But it’s also because UEFA increased their prize pool for this season, creating the opportunity for a record high prize income.
When you add in the fact that Arsenal’s ticket revenue at the Emirates Stadium is so high, this has been an extremely lucrative European campaign for the club.
Victory in the final later this month would only add to that, and give the club significant funds to work with in the summer transfer market.
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