Arsenal vs Manchester City, Carabao Cup final: how much prize money will the winner get?

The first silverware of the season is up for grabs when Arsenal take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup (also known as League Cup) final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

The Gunners currently sit top of the Premier League table, with title challengers City nine points behind with a game in hand.

For the final, Sports stars looks at how much prize money the winner and runners-up receive after the competition.

How much prize money will the winner of the Carabao Cup receive?

The winner of the Carabao Cup will get 100,000 Pounds (INR 1,125 Cr.) while the runner-up will get 50,000 Pounds (INR 56.26 Lakh).

Will you get a European spot for winning the Carabao Cup?

Yes, the winner of the Carabao Cup will receive a direct place in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. It also means that there is no direct qualification for the winners in the Europa League.

How does the prize money compare to other tournaments?

Compared to the other major tournaments in England and Europe, the League Cup prize money is quite low. For example, the winning fee for the FA Cup is £2 million, while that of the UEFA Champions League is £21 million.

League Cup prize money comparison:

• FA Cup winner – 20 times (£2 million)

• UEFA Europa Conference League winner – 60 times (£6m)

• UEFA Europa League winner – 110 times (£11m)

• Amount to enter the Champions League stage – 157 times (£15.7 million)

• UEFA Champions League winner – 210 times (£21m)

Published on March 22, 2026