Conference League: Monetary Rewards for Victory
Prize Money in the Conference League
Similar to other UEFA competitions, the Conference League offers substantial prize money to its participants. The inaugural season of the competition in 2021-22 distributed a total of €250 million, with the winners, AS Roma, receiving €5 million.
Distribution of Prize Money
The prize money in the Conference League is allocated based on the following criteria:
- Group stage participation: €2.94 million
- Win in the group stage: €500,000
- Draw in the group stage: €166,000
- Knockout round of 16: €1 million
- Quarterfinals: €1.5 million
- Semifinals: €2 million
- Winners: €5 million
Conference League Prize Money vs. Other UEFA Competitions
While the prize money in the Conference League is significant, it falls short of the rewards offered in other UEFA competitions. For example, the UEFA Champions League winner receives €20 million, while the UEFA Europa League winner receives €8.5 million.
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