The 2024/25 Premier League season has come to an exciting end, and with it comes the breakdown of how much money each club earned. The total earnings depend on a few key things, final league position, how often a team’s matches were shown live on TV, and equal share payments given to all clubs. Let’s take a closer look at how the prize money system works and how much each club received.
How Does the Premier League Prize Money Work?
Each Premier League clubs earns money from three main sources:
- Equal Shares – All 20 clubs get an equal amount from domestic and international TV rights and commercial deals.
- Merit Payment: Based on where a team finishes in the league. Higher positions earn more money.
- Facility fees: Extra payments given to clubs that had more of their matches shown live on TV in the UK.
Total Prize Money for the 2024/25 Season
Below is a list of all 20 clubs and how much they earned this season (approximately values) :
| Position | Club | Total Earnings (£ million) | Approx Earnings (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Liverpool | £176.2 | ₹1850.1 crore |
| 2nd | Arsenal | £172.2 | ₹1808.1 crore |
| 3rd | Manchester City | £168.3 | ₹1767.15 crore |
| 4th | Chelsea | £164.3 | ₹1725.15 crore |
| 5th | Newcastle United | £162.9 | ₹1710.45 crore |
| 6th | Aston Villa | £149.7 | ₹1571.85 crore |
| 7th | Nottingham Forest | £148.3 | ₹1557.15 crore |
| 8th | Brighton | £151.9 | ₹1594.95 crore |
| 9th | Bournemouth | £138.7 | ₹1456.35 crore |
| 10th | Brentford | £138.1 | ₹1450.05 crore |
| 11th | Fulham | £133.3 | ₹1399.65 crore |
| 12th | Crystal Palace | £137.7 | ₹1445.85 crore |
| 13th | Everton | £124.6 | ₹1308.3 crore |
| 14th | West Ham | £129.0 | ₹1354.5 crore |
| 15th | Manchester United | £117.5 | ₹1233.75 crore |
| 16th | Wolves | £118.6 | ₹1245.3 crore |
| 17th | Tottenham Hotspur | £120.5 | ₹1265.25 crore |
| 18th | Leicester City | £114.0 | ₹1197.0 crore |
| 19th | Ipswich Town | £111.7 | ₹1172.85 crore |
| 20th | Southampton | £103.6 | ₹1087.8 crore |
Key Highlights
- Liverpool, as league champions, earned the highest amount with over £176.2 million pounds.
- Arsenal came very close, finishing second and earning around £172.2 million.
- Manchester City and Chelsea followed in third and fourth place, with high prize money due to good performance and TV exposure.
- Tottenham Hotspur, despite finishing 17th, earned a decent amount as they had several televised matches and also qualified for the Champions League by winning the Europa League.
Relegated Teams
The bottom three teams – Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southamton were relegated to the Championship. Even though they finished at the bottom, they still earned over £100 million each. These clubs also receive parachute payments next season, which help reduce the financial gap after leaving the premier League.
The Premier League remains one of the richest football leagues in the world. Even teams at the bottom of the table earn over £100 million. This money supports club operations, transfers, and infrastructure. It also shows how important league position and TV appearances are when it comes to earning big in England’s top league. As we look ahead to the 2024/25 season, clubs will already be planning how to improve their performances and earnings next year.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
