CONMEBOL Libertadores Prize Money 2025 (Detailed Breakdown)
Copa Libertadores has become one of the most lucrative football competitions outside Europe. CONMEBOL (The governing body of South American football) has been increasing Prize Money for this yearly flagship tournament every year for the last few years.
CONMEBOL Libertadores Prize Money Breakdown:
The 2025 edition continues this trend with total of $207 million to be distributed among participating. $96 million will be used as guaranteed payments of $3 million for each of 32 clubs. There will be performance based bonuses like $330,000 per group win. Teams who qualify for round of 16 will earn another $1.2 million. Quarterfinalists will get another $1.7 million. Four semifinialists will get $2.3 million each.
$23 million will be awarded to the winning team while runners-up will take home $7 million. Clubs also keep all prize money accumulated from earlier rounds plus performance bonuses such as group-stage win payments. A club can earn total of $33 million with a perfect run in the tournament.
| Stage | Per Team | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Stage (3 losing teams) | $400,000 | $1.2m |
| 2nd Stage (8 losing teams) | $500,000 | $4m |
| 3rd Stage (4 losing teams) | $600,000 | $2.4m |
| Guaranteed Payments (32) | $3m | $96m |
| Per win (Group stage) | $330,000 | $31.68m |
| Round of 16 (16) | $1.25m | $20m |
| Quarter-finals (8) | $1.7m | $13.6m |
| Semi-finals (4) | $2.3m | $9.2m |
| Runner-up | $7m | $7m |
| Winner | $23m | $23m |
| Total Prize Pool | $207m |
Source: Conmebol financial report (Official pdf)
SalaryLeaks compiled this breakdown using official CONMEBOL prize-money announcements
Quick Insights
- CONMEBOL has increased total prize money fund for this tournament consistenly since 2019. 2025 prize money fund is 60% more then compared to 2019 event.
- There are number of performance bonuses including $330k per-win, others undisclosed bonuses include bonuses for scoring certain number of goals etc.
- The $23 million payout for the winner makes Libertadores the most lucrative club competition outside Europe.
- The champions also qualify for the next FIFA Club World Cup, a spot that can guarantee more than $60 million in additional revenue through participation fees, prize money, and commercial bonuses.
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