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

British Clubs' Earnings from Europe in 2025/26

The 2025/26 European football season wrapped up with two British teams lifting trophies. Aston Villa and Crystal Palace both secured silverware, while Arsenal fell just short in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG won the Champions League by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling final in Budapest. Arsenal, who had claimed the Premier League title, were chasing their first Champions League but had to settle for runner-up and still earned significant revenue by reaching the final stages.

How Much Did Each British Club Make in Europe?

The season was lucrative for British clubs overall. Aston Villa lifted the Europa League after a commanding 3-0 win over Freiburg on May 20, while Crystal Palace clinched the Conference League by defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on May 27.

Despite Arsenal's near miss, they topped the earnings chart among British clubs, bringing in £123.9 million according to Football Meets Data. Liverpool made £94.7 million after their quarter-final exit to PSG. Manchester City earned £83.9 million despite being eliminated in the last 16 by Real Madrid. Chelsea followed with £79.7 million, Tottenham with £73 million, and Newcastle United with £55.7 million, all knocked out in the last 16 as well.

Aston Villa’s Europa League triumph earned them £35.5 million. Nottingham Forest, who reached the semi-finals of the same competition, collected £20.9 million. Crystal Palace’s Conference League victory brought in £17.7 million.

Scottish teams also participated, with Rangers earning £15 million despite failing to progress beyond the Europa League group stage. Celtic made £14.5 million after losing to Stuttgart in the knockout phase play-offs. Aberdeen finished 35th in the Conference League standings without a win, earning £4.3 million.

Detailed Earnings Breakdown of All 12 British Clubs in Europe (2025/26)

• Arsenal: £123.9 million
• Liverpool: £94.7 million
• Manchester City: £83.9 million
• Chelsea: £79.7 million
• Tottenham Hotspur: £73 million
• Newcastle United: £55.7 million
• Aston Villa: £35.5 million
• Nottingham Forest: £20.9 million
• Crystal Palace: £17.7 million
• Rangers: £15 million
• Celtic: £14.5 million
• Aberdeen: £4.3 million

The nine English clubs amassed a total of approximately £585 million in European earnings this season, with the three Scottish sides combining for £33.8 million. Arsenal would have increased their haul to £133 million if they had won the Champions League final.