The 36 Highest-Earning Champions League Clubs – Ranked from Lowest to Highest
The Champions League isn’t just about footballing glory—it’s also a financial powerhouse. UEFA’s prize money rewards clubs for participation, performance, and past success.
Here’s how much each of the 36 clubs earned this season, ranked from the lowest to the highest.
36. ŠK Slovan Bratislava – £18.81 million
The Slovak champions finished bottom of the prize money list, taking home just under £19 million. Their limited coefficient ranking and early exit meant minimal performance bonuses.
35. SK Sturm Graz – £22.39 million
Sturm Graz earned a modest amount despite reaching the group stage. The Austrian side didn’t advance, and their low UEFA coefficient kept their earnings low.
34. AC Sparta Prague – £24.34 million
Sparta’s return to the Champions League brought in over £24 million. Their limited progress on the pitch and lack of historical success held them back financially.
33. Girona FC – £24.53 million
In their Champions League debut, Girona collected a respectable £24.5 million. Though results were limited, their participation alone was a financial milestone.
32. BSC Young Boys – £24.88 million
The Swiss champions exited early but still managed to secure nearly £25 million. Their earnings came mostly from the base fee and coefficient distribution.
31. FK Crvena zvezda – £27.56 million
Red Star Belgrade brought in close to £28 million. The Serbian giants failed to make a deep run, but their history helped boost their coefficient share.
30. Bologna FC – £30.67 million
Back in Europe’s top competition, Bologna made just over £30 million. Their return was more about experience and exposure than prize money.
29. GNK Dinamo – £32.43 million
The Croatian side took home more than £32 million. While they couldn’t reach the knockouts, their steady European presence secured a decent coefficient payout.
28. FC Shakhtar Donetsk – £34.15 million
Despite challenges off the pitch, Shakhtar managed a respectable £34 million. Their strong seeding and group stage performance helped secure their earnings.
27. FC Salzburg – £35.52 million
The Austrian club continued to punch above their weight, earning over £35 million. They didn’t reach the last 16, but consistent participation paid off.
26. VfB Stuttgart – £36.59 million
Stuttgart’s return to Champions League action brought in nearly £37 million. While their knockout dreams ended early, they reaped the benefits of a strong domestic campaign.
25. Celtic FC – £39.75 million
The Scottish giants failed to advance but still brought in almost £40 million. Their fan base and history helped maintain their commercial and coefficient value.
24. Sporting Clube de Portugal – £41.15 million
The Lisbon-based club earned a solid return of over £41 million. Sporting reached the group stage with competitive performances but couldn’t progress further.
23. Stade Brestois 29 – £42.29 million
One of the surprise packages, Brestois earned over £42 million. Their unexpected qualification and commendable efforts in the group stage made headlines.
22. RB Leipzig – £43.14 million
Leipzig brought in more than £43 million. A decent run helped increase their placement bonuses, though they fell short of a deep knockout push.
21. AS Monaco – £48.65 million
Monaco earned close to £49 million thanks to solid group stage results. However, their campaign ended earlier than hoped.
20. Club Brugge – £52.35 million
The Belgian side secured over £52 million. While they didn’t go far, a high UEFA coefficient and group stage points helped their total.
19. AC Milan – £53.21 million
The Rossoneri earned a strong return of £53 million. Their past success in Europe continues to benefit them via the 10-year coefficient formula.
18. Feyenoord – £54.92 million
Feyenoord had a competitive group stage showing, earning nearly £55 million. The Dutch side’s recent resurgence on the European stage added value.
17. PSV Eindhoven – £56.61 million
PSV cashed in with over £56 million. Their solid group campaign and historical standing contributed to a well-balanced prize total.
16. Juventus – £56.97 million
Juventus brought in close to £57 million despite a turbulent few seasons. Their historic coefficient remains strong, boosting their payout.
15. Atalanta BC – £60.48 million
Atalanta earned more than £60 million. Their progressive play and consistency in European competitions are paying off both on and off the pitch.
14. SL Benfica – £61.43 million
The Portuguese powerhouse earned over £61 million. They combined solid coefficients with competitive group stage performances.
13. Manchester City – £65.54 million
City’s early exit limited their earning potential, though they still secured £65.5 million. High coefficients and group stage success cushioned the financial blow.
12. LOSC Lille – £67.23 million
Lille impressed this year, taking home more than £67 million. Their performances and improved UEFA standing boosted their total.
11. Aston Villa FC – £71.97 million
Villa returned to the big stage and made it count, banking nearly £72 million. Their quarterfinal run and strong English market share played a role.
10. Club Atlético de Madrid – £73.03 million
Atléti were as dependable as ever, earning over £73 million. Their long-term consistency in Europe continues to pay off handsomely.
9. Bayer 04 Leverkusen – £75.85 million
The German champions collected nearly £76 million. Their remarkable unbeaten streak in all competitions has been matched by strong UEFA rewards.
8. Liverpool FC – £80.09 million
Liverpool reached the latter stages and made over £80 million. Their brand power, performance bonuses, and coefficients remain elite.
7. Real Madrid CF – £84.93 million
Real Madrid, as always, feature near the top, earning close to £85 million. Their pedigree and deep run once again translated into major earnings.
6. Borussia Dortmund – £85.18 million
Dortmund surprised many with a long run, banking over £85 million. Their mix of youth talent and results delivered both sporting and financial success.
5. FC Bayern München – £91.04 million
Bayern raked in more than £91 million despite falling short of the final. Their historic success and consistent performance keep the cash flowing.
4. FC Barcelona – £100.25 million
Barça returned to the European elite with a £100 million haul. Strong results and high commercial pull ensured a major payout.
3. Arsenal FC – £100.58 million
Arsenal’s best European run in years earned them over £100 million. Their knockout-stage surge and coefficient growth are significant.
2. Inter – £117.50 million
Inter were one of the most successful clubs this season both on and off the pitch. Their deep run brought in nearly £118 million.
1. Paris Saint-Germain – £118.61 million
PSG topped the list with a staggering £118.6 million in prize money. Their knockout run and huge UEFA coefficient made them the biggest financial winners of the tournament.
