UEFA, in collaboration with the European Club Association (ECA), has revealed a new distribution model aimed at benefitting clubs that fail to qualify for UEFA competitions.
This development is part of a renewed working agreement between the two entities, set to run until 2030, and is designed to enhance long-term stability and sustainable growth in European club football.
Effective from the 2024-25 season, this rule coincides with a revamped format for UEFA’s Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League.
The new model for the 2024-2027 cycle will see an increase in revenue allocation to clubs not participating in these competitions.
Specifically, 7% of the revenue generated by UEFA from these tournaments will be distributed to non-participating clubs, up from the previous 4%.
The European Leagues Association, representing professional soccer leagues across Europe, has welcomed this change.
They estimate that this adjustment will lead to non-participating clubs sharing a total of €308 million ($330.02 million), a significant increase from the current €175 million.
In a statement, the European Leagues Association expressed its support, stating that this announcement will assist clubs throughout Europe in preserving their competitiveness on and off the field. It also highlights the importance of continued investment in youth development and talent.
“Today’s announcement will help all clubs across Europe to safeguard their competitiveness on and off the pitch while keeping investing in youth and talent development,” the statement read in part.
While UEFA has outlined the basic framework of this new system, further details has been withheld, to be disclosed at a later date.