The Premier League continues to dominate global football when it comes to money, and the 2024–25 season made that crystal clear. From league champions to relegated sides, every club brought home a massive financial package.
Here’s a detailed look at how much each club earned in prize money this season.
Merit Payments – Based on Final League Position
Clubs earned “merit payments” based on their final position in the league. The higher they finished, the more they received. For example, Liverpool, who won the league, earned approximately £56.4 million.
Arsenal, in second place, earned around £53.5 million, and Manchester City in third took home about £50.7 million. On the lower end, Southampton, who finished 20th, earned only £2.8 million.
Broadcasting Revenue and Facility Fees
Each club received a substantial share of the league’s broadcasting income. This base payment ranged between £86 and £95 million for every club, regardless of their position.
In addition to this, clubs received facility fees depending on how many of their matches were shown live on UK television.
The more games broadcast, the more they earned—ranging from about £10 million for the least televised clubs to around £30 million for the most featured ones.
A single live broadcast could earn a club close to £1 million.
Total Estimated Earnings for Top and Bottom Clubs
When you add together the merit payments, base broadcast share, and facility fees, the earnings are staggering.
- Liverpool’s total prize money is estimated to be between £176 and £181.5 million.
- Arsenal earned approximately £172 to £177.8 million.
- Manchester City brought in around £168 to £171.5 million.
- Chelsea also landed in the top tier with an estimated total of £165 to £169.5 million.
- Mid-table clubs like Aston Villa and Newcastle earned between £148 and £160 million.
- Even the bottom club, Southampton, earned over £100 million in total revenue thanks to the guaranteed broadcasting payments.
What This Means
The Premier League’s financial power remains unmatched.
Even clubs that are relegated can walk away with over £100 million, which explains why survival in the league is so fiercely contested.
For newly promoted sides, staying up even one season is a major financial win.
The gap between the top and bottom is large, but the guaranteed TV income ensures that every team benefits substantially.