Earnings of All 12 British Clubs in European Competitions for the 2025/26 Season
The 2025/26 European football season wrapped up with two British clubs lifting trophies, while others also secured impressive earnings. The Champions League final saw Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain, with PSG clinching victory 4-3 on penalties to claim consecutive titles.
Arsenal, who won the Premier League that season, were chasing their first Champions League crown but fell just short. Still, their journey to the final brought them significant revenue.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace both celebrated European success by winning their respective competitions. Aston Villa dominated Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League on May 20, and Crystal Palace edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to secure the Conference League trophy on May 27.
Financial Rewards for British Clubs in Europe 2025/26
British clubs performed strongly across all tournaments, generating substantial income. According to Football Meets Data, Arsenal led the pack financially, earning £123.9 million despite not securing the Champions League title.
Liverpool made £94.7 million after reaching the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated by eventual champions PSG. Manchester City earned £83.9 million but exited in the last-16 against Real Madrid. Other Premier League sides such as Chelsea (£79.7 million), Tottenham Hotspur (£73 million), and Newcastle United (£55.7 million) also earned considerable sums despite falling out in the last-16 stage.
Aston Villa pocketed £35.5 million from their Europa League triumph, while Nottingham Forest, who reached the semi-finals, collected £20.9 million. Crystal Palace added £17.7 million for winning the Conference League.
Scottish Clubs' Earnings in European Play
From Scotland, Rangers earned £15 million despite not advancing past the Europa League group phase. Celtic made £14.5 million before losing to Stuttgart in the knockout play-offs. Aberdeen finished 35th in the Conference League standings without a win, earning £4.3 million.
Complete Earnings Breakdown for British Clubs in Europe 2025/26
- Arsenal: £123.9m
- Liverpool: £94.7m
- Manchester City: £83.9m
- Chelsea: £79.7m
- Tottenham Hotspur: £73m
- Newcastle United: £55.7m
- Aston Villa: £35.5m
- Nottingham Forest: £20.9m
- Crystal Palace: £17.7m
- Rangers: £15m
- Celtic: £14.5m
- Aberdeen: £4.3m
The nine English clubs combined for roughly £585 million in Europe, with the three Scottish teams totaling about £33.8 million. If Arsenal had won the Champions League final, they could have earned around £133 million.
