As the 2024–25 Premier League season nears its conclusion on Championship Sunday, May 25, all 20 clubs are preparing for a significant payout from the league. These payments are based on final table standings, television broadcast revenues, and other commercial income.
How Much Do Premier League Clubs Earn?
Although exact figures for this season aren’t available yet, last year’s payments offer a reliable guide. In the 2023–24 season, clubs earned between £109.7 million ($142.2 million) and £175.9 million ($228 million) depending on their position and broadcast exposure.
Prize Money by Position
Champions Manchester City received £56.4 million ($73.1 million) in merit payments. Each position lower on the table earned £2.8 million ($3.6 million) less, with Sheffield United receiving the lowest amount at £2.8 million ($3.6 million) for finishing 20th.
Broadcast Revenue Breakdown
In 2023–24, each club received:
- £31.2 million ($40.4 million) from domestic TV rights
- £55.7 million ($72.2 million) from international rights
- £8.2 million ($10.6 million) from central commercial revenue
This added up to £94.9 million ($123 million) in equal-share distributions for each club.
Facility Fees
Clubs also earn additional income based on how many of their matches are televised in the UK. Arsenal, who were shown the most (31 times), earned an extra £26.9 million ($34.9 million). In contrast, Burnley, shown only 10 times, earned £9.3 million ($12.1 million).
Top Earners
Despite Arsenal earning more in facility fees, Manchester City topped the earnings chart:
- Manchester City: £175.9 million ($228 million)
- Arsenal: £175.5 million ($227.5 million)
These figures underscore how merit payments and broadcast exposure significantly impact a club’s revenue, with champions often coming out on top—even if rivals generate higher broadcast bonuses.
Expect similar structures to apply when the official figures for the 2024–25 season are released following the campaign’s conclusion.
