FA Cup prize money: Reward for winning prestigious competition dwarfed by Premier League and Champions League

The 2024/25 FA Cup final takes place this weekend, and it’s always a great occasion. This is one of the greatest cup competitions in the world, and the winners get their hands on the iconic FA Cup trophy. Manchester United claimed the FA Cup last yearGetty Manchester United are the current holders, but they were knocked out by Fulham, meaning we will have a new champion this season. Manchester City are looking to end a disappointing campaign by picking up some silverware, while Crystal Palace have never won a major trophy. The two met recently in the league, with City coming out on top with a 5-2 win, but the final will be a lot closer. But it isn’t just the trophy that is up for grabs, with some prize money available as well. FA Cup 2024/25: Prize money The prize pot for the FA Cup is very little when compared to the Premier League and Champions League. Clubs rake in over £100million a season just for being in the top-flight, while there is a total of £2billion being dished out across UEFA’s premier competition. The winner of this year’s FA Cup will bank £2m, and the runners-up claim £1m. This is the exact same as it was last year, and it would cover Erling Haaland‘s reported £500,000-per-week contract for a month. Of course, there is much more to winning the FA Cup than just the finances involved, as it the winner will have memories for life. Palace are on the cusp of a special achievementGetty FA Cup Final: Kick-off time and talkSPORT coverage The 2024/25 FA Cup final will take place on Saturday, May 17, with kick-off at Wembley Stadium set for 4:30pm. talkSPORT will have live coverage of the Crystal Palace vs Man City, with commentary coming from Jim Proudfoot, former City manager Stuart Pearce and ex-Palace midfielder John Salako. To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog from the capital to provide live updates as well as the best of the reaction. The final will be broadcast live and free-to-air on BBC One and ITV1.

May 15, 2025 - 18:08

FA Cup prize money: Reward for winning prestigious competition dwarfed by Premier League and Champions League

The 2024/25 FA Cup final takes place this weekend, and it’s always a great occasion.

This is one of the greatest cup competitions in the world, and the winners get their hands on the iconic FA Cup trophy.

Manchester United claimed the FA Cup last year

Manchester United are the current holders, but they were knocked out by Fulham, meaning we will have a new champion this season.

Manchester City are looking to end a disappointing campaign by picking up some silverware, while Crystal Palace have never won a major trophy.

The two met recently in the league, with City coming out on top with a 5-2 win, but the final will be a lot closer.

But it isn’t just the trophy that is up for grabs, with some prize money available as well.

FA Cup 2024/25: Prize money

The prize pot for the FA Cup is very little when compared to the Premier League and Champions League.

Clubs rake in over £100million a season just for being in the top-flight, while there is a total of £2billion being dished out across UEFA’s premier competition.

The winner of this year’s FA Cup will bank £2m, and the runners-up claim £1m.

This is the exact same as it was last year, and it would cover Erling Haaland‘s reported £500,000-per-week contract for a month.

Of course, there is much more to winning the FA Cup than just the finances involved, as it the winner will have memories for life.

Palace are on the cusp of a special achievement

FA Cup Final: Kick-off time and talkSPORT coverage

The 2024/25 FA Cup final will take place on Saturday, May 17, with kick-off at Wembley Stadium set for 4:30pm.

talkSPORT will have live coverage of the Crystal Palace vs Man City, with commentary coming from Jim Proudfoot, former City manager Stuart Pearce and ex-Palace midfielder John Salako.

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog from the capital to provide live updates as well as the best of the reaction.

The final will be broadcast live and free-to-air on BBC One and ITV1.