FIFA will present $2.3m prize money for women’s club football
The inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™️ is set to make history by offering record-breaking prize money, with the champions earning USD 2.3 million, the largest single payout ever in women’s club football.
According to a post obtained from FIFA’s X handle on Friday, the runners-up will receive USD 1 million for reaching the final, scheduled at Arsenal Stadium on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Semi-finalists will each earn USD 200,000, while the two clubs eliminated in the opening rounds, Auckland United FC (New Zealand) and Wuhan Chegu Jiangda WFC (China PR), will receive USD 100,000 each. In total, nearly USD 4 million will be distributed among the six participating clubs.
Speaking on the announcement, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said, “A total payout of close to USD 4 million distributed among the six participants based on their performance is a clear statement of the belief in women’s club football and the players, teams and competitions driving its continued rise.”
He added, “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 – ensuring that opportunity, visibility, and value keep pace with the exceptional performances seen on the pitch.”
The prize structure reflects FIFA’s commitment to accelerating investment and excellence in women’s club football globally. It also follows a broader FIFA strategy of supporting women’s clubs, including USD 11.3 million paid out to 1,041 clubs worldwide through the FIFA Club Benefits Programme after the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
With these historic payouts, the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026 is already redefining women’s club football and establishing itself as one of the premier competitions in the global game.
