The UEFA Women’s Champions League is back in London, with Arsenal set to compete against Lyon in the first leg of their semi-final match today. The Gunners are historically significant—they are the sole English club to have won this prestigious tournament, achieving the feat in 2007 when no prize money was allocated for the competition.

Since then, changes have taken place, most notably the introduction of prize money in 2010. Fast forward to the present, and the prize pool for this season has reached an impressive €24 million. This figure is derived from various revenue streams, including ticket sales for the finals, which this year will occur at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, UEFA investment, and cross-financing from the men’s competition.

For the 16 clubs that qualify for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, there is a guaranteed payment of €400,000. Additional bonuses include:

• €50,000 per win in the pool stages
• €17,000 per draw in the pool stages
• €20,000 for group winners
• €160,000 for reaching the quarter-finals
• €180,000 for reaching the semi-finals
• €200,000 for competing in the final

The winners of the tournament will receive a total of €350,000, which is comparable to the prize money awarded in other sports, such as the PDC World Darts Championships and World Snooker Championships, which are £500,000 for their respective winners but have yet to see a female champion.

As Arsenal progresses through the tournament, they have already accrued a notable amount in prize money. By winning five out of their six group matches, the team earned an additional €250,000 on top of their initial €400,000 for qualification. They further increased their earnings by securing €20,000 for group victory and €160,000 for advancing to the quarter-finals.

As it stands, Arsenal’s financial gain from the UEFA Women’s Champions League has totaled €1,010,000, and this figure could rise considerably with success in upcoming matches.

With their current earnings exceeding €1 million, Arsenal stands a chance to increase this substantially. If the Gunners advance to the final, they would earn an additional €200,000 and, should they secure the championship victory, another €350,000 awaits.

This potential prize increase underscores the financial value and competitive nature of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, serving as a significant incentive for all participating clubs.