The UEFA, the governing body for European football, recently gave the nod of approval to their 2024-30 strategy titled “United for Success.” This roadmap outlines the future of European football and is aimed at empowering the sport in every community across Europe.
Strategy Overview
The “United for Success” strategy is a comprehensive plan that underscores UEFA’s commitment to promoting and preserving the integral link between grassroots football and elite competitions. It is founded on seven key values: Respect, Equality, Fairness, Openness, Unity, Integrity, and Excellence.
UEFA Men’s Club Competitions Revenue Distribution System 2024-27
The UEFA Executive Committee approved a detailed revenue distribution system for the men’s club competitions for 2024-27. A projected threshold of €4.4bn has been set, of which:
- 10% (€440m) is allocated to solidarity
- 7% (€308m) to non-participating clubs
- 3% (€132m) to qualifying rounds clubs
An additional €25m is reserved for the UEFA Women’s Champions League and UEFA Youth League.
The remaining amount, after deductions for costs, solidarity payments, and payments to other competitions, is shared between participating clubs (93.5%) and UEFA (6.5%).
Revenue Distribution Breakdown
Out of the total amount available for distribution to participating clubs (€3.317 bn), the distribution is as follows:
- €2.467bn (74.38%) will be distributed to clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League (and UEFA Super Cup)
- €565m (17.02%) will be distributed to clubs competing in the UEFA Europa League
- €285m (8.60%) to clubs in the UEFA Conference League
The ratio between the three competitions remains consistent with the current 2021/24 cycle.
The funds will be distributed through three different pillars:
- Equal shares
- Performance pillar
- Value pillar
The shares allocated to equal shares (27.5%) and performance (37.5%) have seen an increase (+2.5% and +7.5% respectively). The value pillar, however, will consist of 35%, marking a decrease of 10% compared to the current cycle.
Detailed explanations and the amounts of equal shares and performance fees will be communicated in the coming days.
UEFA Congress 2025
Belgrade, Serbia, has been chosen as the venue for the 49th Ordinary UEFA Congress slated for April 3, 2025.
UEFA’s Next Meeting
The next meeting of the UEFA Executive Committee is scheduled for May 22, 2024, in Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
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