The UEFA Champions League and the Europa League are the two main competitions where clubs try to finish in 6 and 1, respectively. UEFA has announced a new competition for eligible European football clubs. The prize money for the European Conference League 2021-22 has been announced.
| Standings | Prize Money | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | €5 million | 2021-22 |
| Runner-up | €3 million | 2021-22 |
| Semi-Finalist | €2 million | 2021-22 |
| Quarter Finalist | €1 million | 2021-22 |
| Round of 16 | €600,000 | 2021-22 |
| Knockout round play-offs | €300,000 | 2021-22 |
| 1st Place Group | €650,000 | 2021-22 |
| 2nd Place Group | €325,000 | 2021-22 |
| Match Win Bonus | €500,000 | 2021-22 |
| Match Drawn Bonus | €166,000 | 2021-22 |
| Qualified for Group Stages | €2.94 million | 2021-22 |
| Play-off round elimination | €750,000 | 2021-22 |
| Third Qualification | €550,000 | 2021-22 |
| Second Qualification | €350,000 | 2021-22 |
| First Qualification | €150,000 | 2021-22 |
| Not Qualified Group Stage | €260,000 | 2021-22 |
Teams that fail to qualify for the group stage will receive an additional €260,000.
The team in first place in their group will receive 650,000 euros, and the second team in the group will receive 325,000 euros.
Edition: 1st
- Organizers: UEFA
- Season: 2021-22
- Total Prize Money: €45 million
- TV Market Pool: €23.5 million
- Champions Share: €5 million
- Runner-ups Share: €3 million
Distribution of the TV Marketing Group: – Publication of information related to the marketing group and distribution of TV revenues among UECL departments. There are winners at home with prize games, if they succeed, they get a 30-100% share. However, if they do not meet the criteria, the transaction revenue is divided equally among all members of the participating organization. Cup winners are guaranteed €11.75 million when they join the team, with €11.75 million also included.
| Standings | TV Pool Share | Percentage of Share |
|---|---|
| Final | €470,500 (4%) |
| Semi-Finalist | €940,000 (8%) |
| Quarter Finalist | €1.53 million (13%) |
| Round of 16 | €2.36 million (20%) |
| Knockout Round Playoff | €1.76 million (15%) |
| Group Stage | €4.70 million (40%) |
| Overall TV Pool Adjusted | €11.75 million |
How much will the European Conference League winners earn in 2021-22?
| Club | Impact of Extra Bonus |
|---|---|
| 1st Place In Group | €650,000 |
| Win All Group Matches | €500,000 (per match win) | €166,000 (for draw) |
| Base Fees | €2.94 million |
If the Europa League team reaches the final without a win, a guaranteed €3 million, plus a bonus of €650,000 for finishing 1st in the group, and the top prize hill of €2.95 million. If they manage to win the title, the winner will receive €5 million. More than one win usually means €11.6 million.
How Much Losing Finalists Earn in Conference League?
- Guaranteed Share (€3 million)
- Per Match Win in Group (€500,000)
- Per Match Drawn in Group (€166,000)
- Base Fees (€2.94 million)
- Tickets Revenue Share (25%)
It has been confirmed that it will be a €3 million adjustment for the players, but the club will earn more, including ticket prices, ticket revenue sharing, winnings, and drawing bonuses. Estimated share of prize money for contestants (up to €8 million), including ticket revenue.
How Much TV Market Pool Money & Clubs Share In It?
- Champions League TV Pool Money (€303.6 million)
- Europa League TV Market Pool (€140 million)
- Europa Conference League Market Pool TV Money (€23.5 million)
The distribution of TV commercials between the league and the Europa League has not been announced, there is no information available. If the big clubs are not allowed to participate in the Champions League or Europa League but get access to the League Conference, UEFA may in the future introduce pay TV for those associations for international television rights.
How many Tickets Share Revenue for the Finalist?
| Clubs | Tickets Share |
|---|---|
| Winners | 25% |
| Runner-ups | 25% |
Another factor that plays a key role is the winner’s share and the winner’s share of the winning tickets. The two finalist teams will receive an additional 50% of ticket sales. The remaining 50% will go to the event organizers and the development of the sports program, where the final will be held in 2021-22. Another factor that plays a key role is the winner’s share and the winner’s share of the winning tickets. The two finalist teams will receive an additional 50% of ticket sales. The remaining 50% will go to the event organizers and the development of the sports program, where the final will be held in 2021-22.
