The upcoming Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal presents not only a clash for Europe’s most coveted club trophy but also a lucrative opportunity to enhance UEFA prize money payouts.
Both teams have already secured substantial financial rewards throughout this season’s tournament, having each received €18.62 million merely for their participation in the group stage. Their earnings have further increased based on their performances in the tournament, with PSG earning an additional €10.8 million and Arsenal collecting €16.8 million.
A significant portion of the income for both finalists has been derived from their successful playoff campaigns. In the knockout rounds, each club added approximately €59 million to their overall earnings.
This has resulted in a total of €88.42 million for PSG from this season’s Champions League, while Arsenal has surpassed that figure, accumulating €94.42 million. The financial stakes for the final remain high, with the victorious team set to receive an extra €6.5 million.