Historic payout sets new benchmark in women’s club football
FIFA has confirmed record-breaking prize money for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™, with the first-ever women’s intercontinental club champions set to receive USD 2.3 million — the highest single payout ever awarded in women’s club football.
The runners-up will earn USD 1 million for reaching the final, which will be staged at Arsenal Stadium in London on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
The prize structure underscores FIFA’s commitment to accelerating investment, excellence and sustainability in the women’s club game worldwide.
Record USD 2.3 Million Prize Announced for Inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™. Photo: Courtesy.
The tournament’s total prize pool stands at close to USD 4 million, distributed among all six participating clubs based on performance:
Champions: USD 2.3 million
Runners-up: USD 1 million
Semi-finalists: USD 200,000 each
Round 1 and Round 2 participants: USD 100,000 each
OFC representatives Auckland United FC (New Zealand) and AFC representatives Wuhan Chegu Jiangda WFC (China PR) will each receive USD 100,000 for their participation.
“A total payout of close to USD 4 million distributed among the six participants based on their performance is a clear statement of belief in women’s club football and the players, teams and competitions driving its continued rise,” said FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström.
“It reflects the global growth of the women’s game and FIFA’s commitment to making targeted, meaningful investments that strengthen women’s club football for the long term. Our focus is clear: to continue investing in, growing and elevating women’s club football at every level.”
Part of a broader investment strategy
The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ forms part of FIFA’s wider strategy to strengthen women’s club football globally. Following the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, USD 11.3 million was distributed to 1,041 clubs across 48 countries through the FIFA Club Benefits Programme.
These efforts are complemented by reforms to the Women’s International Match Calendar and the introduction of new elite club competitions, including the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup™, set to debut in 2028.
That tournament will introduce training compensation, club solidarity mechanisms and minimum club standards to support long-term sustainability and performance worldwide.
About the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™
The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ brings together the top club from each confederation to compete for the title of women’s intercontinental club champions.
The final phase of the inaugural tournament will take place in London on Wednesday, 28 January and Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Semi-finals – Wednesday, 28 January (Brentford Stadium)
Gotham FC (USA) vs SC Corinthians (Brazil) – 12:30 GMT
Arsenal Women FC (England) vs ASFAR (Morocco) – 18:00 GMT
Final & Third-Place Play-Off – Sunday, 1 February (Arsenal Stadium)
Third-place play-off – 14:45 GMT
Final – 18:00 GMT
Fans can be part of history by purchasing tickets at FIFA.com/tickets.
