Introduction to Euro 2025

Set to commence on July 2nd in Switzerland, Women’s Euro 2025 promises heightened competition, with 16 nations vying for the prestigious trophy. The Lionesses, the reigning champions from 2022, are keen to defend their title against formidable rivals including Spain, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

How Much is at Stake: Total Prize Money

Women’s Euro 2025 features an impressive total prize pool of €41 million (£34.9 million), marking a substantial 156% increase from the €16 million (£13.6 million) offered in 2022. Furthermore, this figure is five times the €8 million (£6.8 million) distributed at Euro 2017, reflecting the growing recognition and investment in women’s football.

Prize Money Allocation

Making substantial strides from the previous tournament, each of the 16 participating teams will receive a fixed participation fee of €1.8 million (£1.5 million), which constitutes 70% of the overall fund. In contrast, teams in Euro 2022 received merely €600,000 (£511,000).

The remaining 30% will be allocated as performance bonuses during the tournament, as outlined below:

• €50,000 (£42,600) for each draw in the group stage.
• €100,000 (£85,200) for each win in the group stage.
• €550,000 (£469,000) for reaching the quarter-finals.
• €700,000 (£596,000) for making it to the semi-finals.
• €1.75 million (£1.49 million) for the eventual champion, and €850,000 (£724,000) for the runner-up.

The top club will therefore stand to gain a maximum of €5.1 million (£4.3 million), significantly up from the €2 million (£1.7 million) earned by England in the previous tournament.

Player Compensation

Players will benefit from the prize money awarded to their national teams, as UEFA mandates that national associations allocate between 30% and 40% of their winnings to players. For those teams advancing beyond the group stage, the recommended share increases to between 35% and 40%.

Compensation for Clubs

Clubs whose players participate in Euro 2025 will also receive financial compensation. This club benefits package will rise from €4.5 million (£3.8 million) in 2022 to €9 million (£7.6 million) in 2025. Clubs are compensated based on the number of days players are required for the tournament:

• €657 (£559) per day per player, with a minimum of €13,140 (£11,193) for those eliminated in the group stage.
• The maximum payout could reach €24,309 if a player’s team progresses to the final.

Upcoming Schedule

The tournament kicks off on July 2nd, with the final scheduled for July 27th. The opening match features Finland against Iceland, followed later by the host nation, Switzerland, facing Norway. England’s first match will be on July 5th against France.