Tony Currie
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The EFL Championship play-off final is often called the richest game in football—and for good reason! The winner earns promotion to the Premier League, which comes with a financial boost of at least £220 million in extra income2. This includes increased matchday revenue, broadcast rights, commercial deals, and potential parachute payments if the club is later relegated.
Even the losing finalist gets a share of the Wembley gate receipts, which is usually around £2 million—a small consolation compared to the winner's prize
For the 2024/2025 season, parachute payments for clubs relegated from the Premier League were approximately:
Even the losing finalist gets a share of the Wembley gate receipts, which is usually around £2 million—a small consolation compared to the winner's prize
For the 2024/2025 season, parachute payments for clubs relegated from the Premier League were approximately:
- £49 million in year one for newly relegated clubs like Luton Town, Burnley, and Sheffield United.
- £40 million in year two for clubs like Leeds United.
- £17 million in year three for clubs like Watford and Norwich City
