FC Bayern draws millions from the Club World Cup: record profits possible!

FC Bayern draws millions from the Club World Cup: record profits possible!

A real spectacle is just around the corner, as the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA from June 14th to July 13th, 2025 promises not only exciting games, but also mega financial deals for the participants. FC Bayern Munich is riding a wave of success and has already scored an impressive 10-0 win against Auckland. On Tuesday at 9 p.m., the team from the Bavarian metropolis will face Benfica in the final group game after previously defeating Boca Juniors 2-1. The record champions are now in the round of 16 early, and the cash registers are ringing loudly.

FIFA has set aside an impressive prize pool of $1 billion (approx. €875 million) for this mega-event, which is more than double the prize money at the 2022 World Cup. All 32 participating teams are involved in various categories, with a total of $525 million being paid out for participation and $475 million for sporting achievements. This means that FC Bayern will receive a participation payment of around 33 million euros from FIFA, as Focus reports.

Tempting rewards

But that's not all! For every win in the group stage, the team receives a whopping 1.75 million euros, while a draw is rewarded with 0.936 million euros. As soon as the round of 16 is reached, Bayern can count on 6.8 million euros. And even if you reach the final, an impressive 35 million euros are available as a winner's bonus. Bayern can imagine a potential profit of theoretically up to 14.3 million euros per game.

Bayern have currently already earned around $41 million - including participation fees and successes in the first two games. This sum is made up of $29.5 million for participation as well as $4 million from the group stage and $7.5 million for the round of 16 qualification, as Ran added.

Solidarity model with vision

Another notable detail is FIFA's solidarity model, which distributes a total of $250 million to non-participating teams. This measure aims to promote club football worldwide and allow all revenues to benefit football without FIFA itself making a profit from the tournament. According to FIFA, this is the highest prize money ever available for a football tournament with just seven games. In addition to the impressive financial breakdown, a participation model has also been developed based on input from stakeholders, including the European Club Association.

What will happen in the United States in the coming weeks remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the games promise not only exciting encounters, but also significant revenue and the opportunity for the participating teams to secure a place in the international spotlight. While Bayern is performing well on average, other teams, such as Borussia Dortmund, can also look forward to their first income - they have earned around 26.5 million US dollars so far. It remains to be seen how the entire story will unfold, but the potential is clearly palpable!