Arsenal Bank £31.74m From UCL League Phase After Perfect Run
Sports Updated: 29 January 2026 23:53 EAT
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal have reportedly earned £31.74 million from the UEFA Champions League league phase following their perfect group stage campaign, according to financial reports.
The Gunners received £16.18 million for participating in the group stage, a standard payment distributed to all clubs competing at this level.
They earned an additional £14.56 million from victories in the league phase, calculated at £1.82 million per win across their eight group stage matches.
A bonus of £8.6 million was also awarded for finishing first in their group, with payments scaled according to final standings, equivalent to roughly £239,000 per position.
These earnings form part of UEFA’s league phase prize structure, which includes participation fees, performance bonuses for wins and draws, and group placement rewards.
Arsenal’s perfect run through the group stage not only secured top spot but also maximised their earnings during this phase of the competition.
If the club progresses further into the knockout stages, additional prize money will be added for each round, potentially raising total UEFA earnings above £50 million.
The league phase success highlights Arsenal’s strong form in Europe under Mikel Arteta, boosting both the club’s finances and morale ahead of the tournament’s knockout rounds.
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