Zurich: UEFA has announced that it will distribute approximately £2.4 billion ($2.8 billion) to clubs participating in the 2026-2027 Champions League, including a participation bonus of just over £18 million for the 36 teams in the unified group stage.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, clubs eliminated in the summer play-off round and transferred to the Europa League will receive a bonus of £4.2 million. The Europa League, however, is significantly less lucrative than the Champions League, with a total allocation of only £565 million.

For clubs competing in the Champions League, UEFA employs a performance-based bonus system. A winning team in each match receives a reward of £2.1 million, compared to £700,000 in the case of a draw. Cumulative bonuses are also awarded based on the stage the team reaches in the tournament: £11 million for reaching the round of 16, £12.5 million for the quarterfinals, £15 million for the semifinals, and £18.5 million for the final, in addition to a £6.5 million bonus for winning the title.

Alongside these revenues, UEFA redistributes bonuses linked to what it calls the “value pillar,” totaling £853 million. This metric combines the size of the television broadcasting market in the club’s country with its historical ranking based on its European performance over the last ten years. Ultimately, the Champions League winner can expect to earn around £110 million.