Pride and promotions are on the line in many finals, meaning it can easily be overlooked just how much money a club can earn from their victory. Using research conducted by betting.com, The Yorkshire Post has assembled a list of football’s sixth richest finals.
5. 3. UEFA Europa League
The winning club scoops at least £20.5m throughout the tournament. Photo: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images
6. 2. UEFA Champions League
Last season, approximately £78m went to winners Real Madrid over the course of the tournament, with £17.1m of that secured by winning the final. Photo: OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images
7. 1. Championship play-offs
Premier League data from the 2021/22 campaign shows that the lowest-earning top flight club earned at least £100m from UK and international broadcasting payments. The financial reward for reaching the Premier League is a significant one. Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images