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

British Clubs' Earnings in Europe for 2025/26 Season

The 2025/26 European football season wrapped up with two British clubs securing trophies on the continent.

After a thrilling Champions League final where Paris Saint-Germain edged out Arsenal 4-3 on penalties, PSG secured back-to-back Champions League titles. Despite Arsenal winning the Premier League and reaching the final, their quest for a first Champions League trophy ended just short, though they generated significant revenue from their run to Budapest.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace claimed silverware in other European competitions. Aston Villa triumphed in the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg on May 20, and Crystal Palace lifted the Conference League trophy after beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on May 27.

Financial Breakdown of British Clubs in Europe 2025/26

British teams performed strongly in Europe financially this season. According to Football Meets Data, the earnings for the 12 British clubs involved were as follows:

  • Arsenal: £123.9 million – top earner among British sides despite losing the Champions League final.
  • Liverpool: £94.7 million – reached quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions 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 – also exited at last-16 stage.
  • Aston Villa: £35.5 million – rewarded for Europa League triumph.
  • Nottingham Forest: £20.9 million – reached Europa League semi-finals.
  • Crystal Palace: £17.7 million – earned through winning the Conference League.
  • Rangers: £15 million – eliminated in Europa League group phase.
  • Celtic: £14.5 million – lost to Stuttgart in Europa League knockout play-offs.
  • Aberdeen: £4.3 million – finished 35th in Conference League standings without a win.

Combined Totals

  • English clubs total earnings: £585 million across nine teams.
  • Scottish clubs combined earnings: £33.8 million from three teams.

Arsenal came closest to a clean sweep but missed out on adding the Champions League trophy to the Premier League crown. Still, their financial haul topped the British pack, with a potential maximum of £133 million had they lifted the trophy.

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