Arsenal have emerged as the biggest winners financially after clinching the 2025/26 Premier League title, pocketing a record £198.7 million in domestic broadcast revenues from the competition.
According to New York Times, this marks the first time a club has crossed the £198 million threshold in a single Premier League season, surpassing the previous record held by Manchester City. The Gunners’ haul reflects their on-pitch success and the league’s growing broadcast value.
The Premier League distributed over £3 billion to its 20 clubs this season — a new milestone — driven by lucrative domestic and international TV deals.
Prize Money Breakdown by Position (2025/26 Season)
Here is how much each club earned in total Premier League prize money (equal shares + merit payments + facility fees + commercial):
– 1. Arsenal — £198.7m
– 2. Manchester City — £192.5m
– 3. Manchester United — £191.5m
– 4. Aston Villa — £182.6m
– 5. Liverpool — £181.8m
– 6. Bournemouth — £170.5m
– 7. Sunderland — £168.2m
– 8. Chelsea — £162.6m
– 9. Brighton — £161.6m
– 10. Brentford — £161.5m
– 12. Newcastle United — £154.5m (approx.)
– 13. Everton — £147.7m
– 14. Leeds United — £144.5m
– 15. Crystal Palace — £137.5m
– 16. Nottingham Forest — £137.1m
– 17. Tottenham — £135.8m
– 18. West Ham — £128.6m
– 19. Burnley — £118.1m
– 20. Wolves — £117.7m
Even the bottom club, Wolves, received £117.7 million — significantly more than many top European clubs earn from their domestic leagues.
How the Money is Shared
All 20 clubs receive equal shares from United Kingdom and international broadcast deals, plus central commercial revenue. Additional earnings come from:
– Merit payments (based on final league position) — Arsenal earned around £75.2m here.
– Facility fees (for televised matches) — Clubs like Manchester United benefited heavily with around 34 live games.
Each league position was worth approximately £3.76 million this season, up from previous years.
Implications for Nigerian Fans and Football
For Nigerian supporters of these clubs, the massive payouts underscore the Premier League’s financial dominance. Stars like Victor Osimhen (if linked), Wilfred Ndidi, or others playing in England indirectly benefit from this wealth through better club infrastructure and wages.
The revenue gap highlights why many Nigerian talents dream of playing in the EPL. Clubs can now invest more in squad strengthening ahead of the next season.
The official final figures are expected from the Premier League in the coming weeks, but projections from sources like The Athletic based on club data are considered highly reliable.
This record distribution comes as the league enters a new four-year domestic TV rights cycle, promising even greater financial growth in the years ahead.
