How Much Do Teams Earn For Winning The FA Cup? FA Cup Prize Money

FA Cup 2024-25 Winner Crystal Palace

The FA Cup is one of the oldest competitions in English football and is considered a premium sporting event in the world of football. With ne new rule change, the FA Cup winner will have an additional perk this season. Eberechi Eze’s sole goal handed Crystal Palace a massive win over two-time defending Champions Manchester City.

This is Crystal Palace’s first FA Cup title. Richards held a clean sheet as the Eagles made history at Wembley Stadium. The Palace goalkeeper, Dean Henderson, made an emphatic save on a penalty kick attempt from Egyptian attacker Omar Marmoush as well. The game’s only goal did come early, with Eberechi Eze volleying home a cross from Daniel Muñoz after a quick counterattack prompted by Jean-Philippe Mateta. While winning the title, Crystal Palace qualify for the Europa League, winning the FA Cup 2024-25 title, and fans are wondering how much the prize money is for the FA Cup winners.

Prize Pool For the FA Cup Winners and Other Stages

Organised by the Football Association (FA) is a knockout tournament, where teams from all levels of the English league system compete. The winner of the FA Cup qualifies for the UEFA Europa League the following season. The FA Cup final is traditionally held at Wembley Stadium.

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The following prize fund for the FA Cup:

FA Cup StagePrize Money
Winner£2,000,000
Runner-Up£1,000,000
Semi Final Winners£1,000,000
Quarter Final Winners£450,000
Fifth Round Winner£225,000
Fourth round Winner£120,000
Third Round Winner£115,000
Second Round Winner£75,000
First Round Winner£45,000


For the last three seasons, the prize money has remained constant. Despite its rich history and the prestige associated with winning the FA Cup, the financial rewards have often been seen as modest, especially when compared to the earnings from the Premier League or the Champions League.

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