After Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final, it has been revealed that the winners will only receive £100,000 in prize money. In contrast, the defeated Chelsea team will earn £50,000 for their efforts at Wembley. Meanwhile, the other two semi-finalists, Fulham and Middlesbrough, will each receive £25,000 for reaching the last four.
However, these figures pale in comparison to the staggering amounts offered to the winners of the Premier League and the Champions League. The Premier League winners can expect to receive around £100 million, while a similar amount is on offer for the victors of the Champions League.
Turning our attention to the FA Cup, this season’s winners will receive approximately £4 million in prize money. It is worth noting that even the teams that were knocked out in the earlier rounds of the FA Cup did not receive any prize money.
In contrast, the Premier League sides that entered the FA Cup in the third round all made £105,000, regardless of their performance in the competition.
These prize money figures highlight the vast difference in financial rewards between domestic cup competitions and the Premier League. While the Carabao Cup may offer a platform for teams to showcase their talents and potentially secure silverware, the financial incentives are significantly lower compared to the league and European competitions.
For teams aiming to maximize their earnings, success in the Premier League and the Champions League remains the most lucrative path.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
