Chelsea can expect to earn a total of £45m in television cash from Uefa for their Champions League campaign this year. This will increase by £2.8m if they win the trophy. Clubs can usually double that income from ticket sales, sponsorship and merchandise. The income is particularly important for Chelsea given their need to comply with financial fair play rules.
Chelsea can expect to earn a total of £45m in television cash from Uefa for their Champions League campaign this year. This will increase by £2.8m if they win the trophy. Clubs can usually double that income from ticket sales, sponsorship and merchandise. The income is particularly important for Chelsea given their need to comply with financial fair play rules.
Manchester United had previously held the record for a Champions League television cash pay out at £43.5m last season, but this year they earned only £28m as a result of failing to qualify for the knockout stages.
Arsenal’s earnings were down £2m on the previous season at £22.7m. Manchester City saw their earnings increase from £4.5m in the Europa League to £21.3m.
If Chelsea win the final and finish outside of the top four in the Premier League, they will take the place of the fourth placed team, currently Newcastle United. The team that missed out would lose at least £20m.