We have a Spanish Super Cup champion in Saudi Arabia. Barcelona defeated their eternal rivals Real Madrid in Jeddah to win the 2026 edition. Flick’s side lifts a trophy that comes with a juicy prize pool larger than last year’s.
That is the decision of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), which has injected new money for the clubs. From nearly €19 million last year to €21.3 million this year (about $20.9 million to $22.2 million). A distribution that, as always, is determined based on the ranking of titles and international competitions, plus additional performance bonuses.
Starting point: travel money
As a starting point, €16.3 million is shared among the four participants merely for traveling to the competition (about $19 million), an increase from €14.95 million last season (about $17.5 million). Then, Real Madrid secured €6.15 million (about $7.2 million), Barcelona €6 million (about $7 million), Athletic Club €2 million (about $2.3 million), and Mallorca €850,000 (about $995,000) last time. Now the payout is more evenly spread among the four, but most of the money again goes to Madrid and Barcelona.
More prize money, more widely shared
This year there is €5 million more in rewards (about $5.85 million), compared to €4 million (about $4.7 million) last season. Then, Madrid and Barça earned €1 million each (about $1.17 million) for winning their semifinals, and Barça added another €2 million (about $2.34 million) for the final victory. This time, Barcelona earns €2 million (about $2.34 million) for being champion. Real Madrid, the runner-up, earns €1.4 million (about $1.64 million), and Atlético and Athletic, the two third-place finishers, earn €800,000 each (about $936,000). There is a more balanced allocation.
Million-dollar revenues
These figures refer to the participants, but overall, the Spanish Super Cup generates €51 million for the RFEF (about $59.7 million). These funds are allocated to improving the sport, especially at the grassroots level. Of the total, €26 million (about $30.4 million) goes toward development, mostly for Primera, Segunda, and Tercera Federación. Revenues come from sponsorships, broadcast rights, and the €40 million (about $46.8 million) in the contract signed between the RFEF and Saudi Arabia.
The federation says the aim is to strengthen the grassroots game so that players reach the elite better prepared thanks to greater investment. Initiatives like the revamped Spanish Super Cup format are now at the center of that strategy.