Earnings of All 12 British Clubs in European Competitions for 2025/26 Season

The 2025/26 European football season wrapped up with two British clubs lifting trophies. This overview details how much money all 12 British teams collected during their continental runs.

The Champions League final saw Paris Saint-Germain edge out Arsenal 4-3 on penalties, denying the Gunners their first Champions League crown despite winning the Premier League. Arsenal's deep run to Budapest still brought significant revenue.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace both ended their campaigns with silverware. Villa claimed the Europa League title emphatically by beating Freiburg 3-0 on May 20. A week later, Crystal Palace secured the Conference League trophy with a narrow 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Financial Breakdown of British Teams' European Earnings

According to Football Meets Data, Arsenal led British clubs with £123.9 million earned through their Champions League journey. Liverpool reached the quarter-finals before falling to PSG, earning £94.7 million. Manchester City, eliminated in the last-16 by Real Madrid, took home £83.9 million. Other English clubs’ earnings were:

• Chelsea: £79.7 million
• Tottenham: £73 million
• Newcastle United: £55.7 million

Aston Villa pocketed £35.5 million after their Europa League triumph. Nottingham Forest reached the semi-finals of the same competition, securing £20.9 million. Crystal Palace earned £17.7 million with their Conference League win.

From Scotland, Rangers brought in £15 million despite failing to progress beyond the Europa League group stage. Celtic collected £14.5 million after exiting in the Europa League knockout phase play-offs against Stuttgart. Aberdeen finished 35th in the Conference League standings without a single win, earning £4.3 million.

Total Earnings Summary for 2025/26 European Season

The nine English clubs combined for a total of £585 million, while the three Scottish clubs amassed £33.8 million. Had Arsenal won the Champions League, their earnings could have reached £133 million.

• Arsenal: £123.9 million
• Liverpool: £94.7 million
• Manchester City: £83.9 million
• Chelsea: £79.7 million
• Tottenham: £73 million
• Newcastle United: £55.7 million
• Aston Villa: £35.5 million
• Nottingham Forest: £20.9 million
• Crystal Palace: £17.7 million
• Rangers: £15 million
• Celtic: £14.5 million
• Aberdeen: £4.3 million