UEFA: €3.317bn to be distributed to clubs competing in European Cups in 2026-27

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For the third and final season of the 2024-2027 cycle, UEFA, which launched a new format for its club competitions in 2024-25, will distribute a total of €3.317bn to the clubs taking part in the three European Cups in 2026-27.

This sum will be distributed as follows:
• €2.467bn (74.4%) to clubs competing in the Champions League (and the 2026 Super Cup), including €30m for those eliminated in the play-offs (€4.29m per club);
• €565m (17%) to clubs competing in the Europa League;
• €285m (8.6%) to clubs competing in the Conference League.

In addition, UEFA plans to redistribute €37.7m to women’s clubs this season.

Below are details of the distribution of UEFA funding for clubs in European competitions in 2026-27.

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