The first silverware of the season is up for grabs as Arsenal takes on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup (also called League Cup) final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
The Gunners currently sit at the top of the Premier League standings with title challenger City nine points behind, with a game in hand.
Before the final, Sportstar looks at how much prize money the winner and runner-up get after the game.
How much prize money will the Carabao Cup winner get?
The Carabao Cup winner will get 100,000 pounds (INR 1.125 Cr.) while the runner-up gets 50,000 pounds (INR 56.26 lakh).
Do you get a European place for winning the Carabao Cup?
Yes, the winner of the Carabao Cup gets a direct spot in the playoff 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 prize money of the League Cup is fairly low. For example, the winning amount 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 (£6 million)
- UEFA Europa League winner – 110 times (£11 million)
- Amount to enter Champions League league phase – 157 times (£15.7 million)
- UEFA Champions League winner – 210 times (£21 million)
Published on Mar 22, 2026
