Arsenal are set for another massive financial windfall if they defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday. Mikel Arteta's squad has already enjoyed a highly profitable campaign, winning all eight league phase matches en route to their first final since 2006.
Breakdown of Arsenal's Champions League Earnings
The Gunners received €18.62 million (£16 million) simply for participating in the league phase. Each of their eight victories earned them €2.1 million (£1.81 million), totaling €16.8 million (£14.5 million) in performance-related bonuses. Finishing top of the league phase added €9.9 million (£8.5 million), plus an extra €2 million (£1.7 million) for being in the top eight, which secured automatic knockout stage qualification.
Progressing to the round of 16 brought €11 million (£9.5 million), reaching the quarter-finals earned €12.5 million (£10.8 million), and the semi-final spot contributed €15 million (£12.9 million). After eliminating Atletico Madrid, Arsenal secured €18.5 million (£15.9 million) for reaching the final.
Total Prize Money So Far
- League phase participation: €18.62m (£16m)
- Performance-related earnings: €16.8m (£14.5m)
- First place in league phase: €9.9m (£8.5m)
- Top-eight bonus: €2m (£1.7m)
- Round of 16: €11m (£9.5m)
- Quarter-finals: €12.5m (£10.8m)
- Semi-finals: €15m (£12.9m)
- Final qualification: €18.5m (£15.9m)
Total: £89.8 million
What Arsenal Could Earn by Winning the Final
If Arsenal beat PSG at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, they will receive an additional €6.5 million (£5.6 million). A victory would bring their total Champions League prize money to £95.4 million.
Winning the final also secures a place in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12 at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg. Each club gets €4 million (£3.4 million) for participating, with the winner receiving an extra €1 million (£860,000). Aston Villa have already qualified by winning the Europa League.
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