The inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ is set to break new ground in women’s club football after FIFA announced a record-breaking prize structure that will see the champions earn USD 2.3 million, the largest single payout ever awarded in the women’s club game.
According to a post shared on FIFA’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the runners-up will receive USD 1 million for reaching the final, which is scheduled to take place at Arsenal Stadium.
Under the prize distribution framework, the two semi-finalists will each earn USD 200,000, while clubs eliminated in the opening rounds — Auckland United FC of New Zealand and Wuhan Chegu Jiangda WFC of China PR — will receive USD 100,000 each.
In total, nearly USD 4 million will be shared among the six participating clubs based on their performance in the competition.
Reacting to the announcement, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström described the prize money as a major statement of intent for women’s football globally.
“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,” Grafström said.
He added that the prize structure reflects the rapid global growth of the women’s game and FIFA’s long-term investment strategy.
“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,” he stated.
The Women’s Champions Cup prize model aligns with FIFA’s broader efforts to support women’s clubs worldwide. Following the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the world football body paid out USD 11.3 million to 1,041 clubs through its Club Benefits Programme.
With its historic prize money and global spotlight, the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup is already redefining standards in women’s club football and positioning itself as one of the premier competitions in the international football calendar.
