08.05.2025 – (04:30 PM) Htate

The Champions League is worth £16m to qualify for the 36-team round of 32. A win in the league phase will earn £1.8m and a draw £600,000. The 36 teams will start at a minimum of £800,000 depending on their position in the league phase. The prize money will vary depending on the UEFA club rankings. Amazon and TNT distribute their TV revenue based on their Champions League success over the past five years. Manchester United are currently 12th in the UEFA club rankings and, based on that, could earn at least £70m from next season’s Champions League. If they reach the final from the knockout stage, they could earn between £20m and £54m.

Manchester United’s average ticket sales per game this season are £5.2m. The price of home tickets will increase by five per cent next season, which will increase the ticket prices. The higher the team’s ranking, the higher the ticket prices. Villa have already priced a ticket at £97 for their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich this season. If they qualify for the Champions League, United’s average ticket revenue could increase to £6m.

Adidas will cut its sponsorship fee by £10m a year if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. The £60m-a-year deal with Qualcomm, and £20m-a-year deals with DXC and Tezos also include a clause that would reduce their sponsorship fee if they fail to qualify. If they fail to qualify for the Champions League, United could earn between £130m and £140m from their lucrative sponsorship deals. Manchester United could face a 25% pay cut if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season. Manchester United’s player salaries have been slashed from £185m to £163m (12%) since the 2023-24 season.