Prize Money
Similarly to the UEFA Champions League, the prize money received by the clubs is divided into fixed payments based on participation and results, and variable amounts that depend of the value of their TV market.
A group stage participation in the Europa League nets €640,000, with a €60,000 bonus per group match played. A victory in the group pays €140,000 and a draw €70,000. Reaching the knock-out matches triggers additional bonuses: €200,000 for the round of 32, €300,000 for the round of 16, €400,000 for the quarterfinals and €700,000 for the semifinals. The losing finalists receive €2 million and the champions get €3 million. In comparison, any team that reaches the UEFA Champions League group stage will be paid €3.9 million.
According to UEFA the fixed payments for the 2010/2011 UEFA Europa League season were as follows:
- 1st qualifying round: €90,000
- 2nd qualifying round: €90,000
- 3rd qualifying round: €90,000
- Playoffs: €90,000
- Group stage: €640,000
- For each match in group stage: €60,000
- Group match victory: €140,000
- Group match draw: €70,000
- Round of 32: €200,000
- Round of 16: €300,000
- Quarter-finals: €400,000
- Semi-finals: €700,000
- Losing Finalist: €2,000,000
- Winning the Final: €3,000,000
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