“Yes, because we know how difficult and challenging every opponent is at this level,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Arsenal has the potential to earn over £130 million if they win the Champions League final on May 30, 2026, in Budapest.
Arsenal has secured over £120 million from their Champions League journey so far. They accumulated over 142 million euros (£122.6 million) in prize money throughout the tournament.
Key financial figures:
- Arsenal received an 18.62 million euro (£16 million) starting fee for entering the league phase.
- They earned 40.6 million euros (£35 million) in performance fees for progressing through the group stage and knockout rounds.
- They specifically received £9.5 million for reaching the knockout stage.
- They earned 12.5 million euros (£10.8 million) for reaching the quarter-finals.
- They secured 15 million euros (£12.9 million) for advancing to the semi-finals.
- They earned 18.5 million euros (£16 million) for progressing to the final.
If Arsenal wins against either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain, they will receive an additional 10.5 million euros (£9 million). This includes a win bonus of 6.5 million euros (£5.6 million) and 4 million euros for qualifying for the UEFA Super Cup.
The winner of the UEFA Super Cup receives an additional 1 million euros (£863,000). This is Arsenal’s first appearance in a Champions League final since their defeat to Barcelona in 2006.
Arsenal will now look ahead to the final later this month, aiming to secure their first title in this prestigious tournament.