FIFA Announces Record Prize Money for Inaugural Women's Champions Cup
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London. FIFA has announced record prize money for the Women's Champions Cup, which it is organizing for the first time. The winner of this intercontinental tournament, set to debut in London, will receive US$2.3 million in 2026.
This marks the largest single payout in the history of women's club football. FIFA's move has injected new excitement into women's football.
A total prize fund of $4 million has been set aside for the six participating clubs. Under this distribution based on performance, the two teams defeated in the semi-finals will each receive $200,000.
Furthermore, New Zealand's Auckland United FC and China's Wuhan Chegu Jiangda, who exited in the earlier stages, will each receive $100,000. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström stated that this prize structure honors the rapid growth of women's club football and underscores FIFA's commitment to elevating the standard of competitions worldwide.
Champion clubs from various continents around the world will compete for the title in this historic tournament. The final stages of the tournament are scheduled to be held in London. Accordingly, the semi-final matches will take place on January 28 at Brentford Stadium.
This tournament will determine the first-ever women's intercontinental club champion.
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