We have reached the final stages of the tournament, where four teams, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Manchester City, and Aston Villa, are fighting to bring the trophy home. The Final of the FA Cup 2025 will be on 17th May, and the team that wins the tournament will get £2,000,000. The FA Cup 2025 Prize Money has certainly added to the excitement of the competition.
Manchester United, the defending champions, were knocked out by Fulham in the 5th round, whereas the runners-up, Manchester City, will want to win this time. Secondly, as things stand, City will have to battle it out. Notably, Nottingham Forest is the team to watch out for because they have been performing quite well in the Premier League.
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Breaking down the Prize Money of the FA Cup 2025 stage by stage
A total of 208 teams participated in the tournament, where only one team stands out and wins the trophy. Each team earns a specific amount depending on the place they finish in the competition.
| Sr. No. | Round | Teams | Winners’ Prize (GBP) | Winners’ Prize (USD) | Losers’ Prize (GBP) | Losers’ Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Preliminary Round | 208 | £1,125 | $1,406 | £375 | $469 |
| 2 | Preliminary Round | 136 | £1,444 | $1,805 | £481 | $601 |
| 3 | First Round Qualifying | 112 | £2,250 | $2,813 | £750 | $938 |
| 4 | Second Round Qualifying | 80 | £3,375 | $4,219 | £1,125 | $1,406 |
| 5 | Third Round Qualifying | 40 | £5,625 | $7,031 | £1,875 | $2,344 |
| 6 | Fourth Round Qualifying | 32 | £9,375 | $11,719 | £3,125 | $3,906 |
| 7 | First Round Proper | 40 | £45,000 | $56,250 | £15,000 | $18,750 |
| 8 | Second Round Proper | 20 | £75,000 | $93,750 | £20,000 | $25,000 |
| 9 | Third Round Proper | 32 | £115,000 | $143,750 | £25,000 | $31,250 |
| 10 | Fourth Round Proper | 16 | £120,000 | $150,000 | – | – |
| 11 | Fifth Round Proper | 8 | £225,000 | $281,250 | – | – |
| 12 | Quarter-Finals | 4 | £450,000 | $562,500 | – | – |
| 13 | Semi-Finals | 2 | £1,000,000 | $1,250,000 | £500,000 | $625,000 |
| 14 | Final | 1 | £2,000,000 | $2,500,000 | £1,000,000 | $1,250,000 |
By each round, every team has a specific amount. If they win, they earn more, and if they lose, they are out of the competition with an amount that is decided by the FA board.
The maximum reward for the winners is not only the trophy and prize money but also a place in Europe next season. Winning the cup gives you a place in the UEFA Europa League. If the winners of the competition have already secured a place in the Champions League or Europa League through Premier League standings, then Europa League place will go to the next-highest ranked team who have not already qualified for UEFA competitions.
