A colossal final… and a fortune on the line

The continent is beating to the rhythm of the 2025 Copa Libertadores. This Saturday, Palmeiras and Flamengo will clash at the Monumental de Lima for the coveted Gloria Eterna, but the trophy isn’t the only prize at stake: the final also delivers one of the biggest financial rewards in the tournament’s history. With millions of dollars on the table and two Brazilian giants set for the ultimate showdown, here’s a full breakdown of the money up for grabs in this year’s Libertadores.

Participation prizes: the first step toward glory

The Libertadores journey begins long before the group stage—and the money does too.

Clubs competing in the preliminary rounds receive compensation that, while smaller than later stages, is crucial for teams with limited budgets. Phase 1 awards $400,000, Phase 2 rises to $500,000, and Phase 3 guarantees $600,000 for those who reach the gateway to the main event: the group stage.

Once in the group stage, the rewards grow significantly: every team secures $1,000,000 simply for participating. Add to that the performance bonus—$330,000 per victory—and suddenly each match becomes both a sporting and financial opportunity.

Climbing toward the final: Round of 16, quarterfinals and semifinals

Advancing past the group stage opens the door to the tournament’s biggest payouts.
Reaching the Round of 16 adds $1,250,000 to a club’s earnings. Progressing to the quarterfinals increases the total by $1,700,000, and making it to the semifinals brings in $2,300,000—a prize that reflects the difficulty of becoming one of the continent’s top four teams.

These figures turn every knockout match into a financial treasure hunt—one that funds rosters, stabilizes budgets, and often shapes transfer windows.

Runner-up and champion: the battle for continental fortune

The night in Lima will not only crown the team that earns Gloria Eterna—it will also decide who pockets the biggest payday of the year.

The runner-up of the 2025 Copa Libertadores will take home $24,000,000, a massive reward capable of transforming a club’s immediate future.

But the champion earns both the sporting and financial crown: the winner collects an additional $7,000,000, added to everything accumulated throughout the competition. Winning the Libertadores isn’t just a triumph on the pitch—it’s a victory that instantly reshapes a club’s entire financial landscape.