Earnings of All 12 British Clubs in European Competitions During 2025/26 Season
European Earnings for British Clubs in the 2025/26 Season
The 2025/26 European football season wrapped up with two British clubs securing continental trophies. The Champions League final saw Paris Saint-Germain edge out Arsenal on penalties, while Premier League sides Aston Villa and Crystal Palace lifted silverware in other European tournaments.
PSG triumphed 4-3 on penalties against Arsenal after a thrilling match in Budapest. Despite missing out on Europe's top prize, Arsenal, who clinched the Premier League title, earned significant revenue from their run in the competition.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa claimed the Europa League trophy emphatically, beating Freiburg 3-0 on May 20. A week later, Crystal Palace won the Conference League by defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0.
Financial Breakdown of British Clubs' European Campaigns
According to Football Meets Data, British clubs enjoyed a strong financial season across Europe:
- Arsenal: £123.9 million
- Liverpool: £94.7 million (reached quarter-finals, eliminated by PSG)
- Manchester City: £83.9 million (knocked out in last-16 by Real Madrid)
- Chelsea: £79.7 million
- Tottenham Hotspur: £73 million
- Newcastle United: £55.7 million (last-16 exit)
- Aston Villa: £35.5 million (Europa League winners)
- Nottingham Forest: £20.9 million (Europa League semi-finalists)
- Crystal Palace: £17.7 million (Conference League winners)
- Rangers: £15 million (Europa League group stage exit)
- Celtic: £14.5 million (Europa League knockout play-off loss)
- Aberdeen: £4.3 million (Conference League, no wins)
The nine English teams combined to earn £585 million, while the three Scottish clubs added £33.8 million collectively. Arsenal led the earnings but missed out on an additional £9 million that winning the Champions League would have brought.
Summary of Earnings 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
