UEFA has announced a significant increase in prize money for the Women’s Euro 2025, setting the total at €41 million ($43 million).
This figure more than doubles the €16 million allocated for the previous tournament in 2022, reflecting European football’s commitment to advancing the women’s game.
The champions of the 2025 tournament stand to earn up to €5.1 million, a notable rise from the €2.085 million awarded to England in 2022.
Each of the 16 teams participating in the competition will receive €1.8 million, marking a significant boost in funding.
Since Euro 2017, the prize pool has grown fivefold, and it has surged by 156 percent compared to the 2022 edition held in England.
UEFA emphasized that 70 percent of the total prize money will go to the teams, which are required to allocate “between 30 and 40 percent” of their earnings to players.
Performance-based rewards will also increase, with teams earning €50,000 for a draw and €100,000 for a win in the group stage.
Progressing through the knockout rounds will bring additional rewards of €550,000 for reaching the quarter-finals, €700,000 for the semi-finals, and €850,000 for making it to the final.
In line with its vision to elevate women’s football, UEFA reiterated its commitment to investing €1 billion in the sport by 2030.
The investment aims to strengthen grassroots development, enhance professional standards, and boost attendance at major events.
The Women’s Euro 2025 is scheduled to take place in Switzerland from July 2 to 27.
