Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
UEFA has announced that €308 million in solidarity payments will be distributed during the 2025/26 season to clubs not participating in the league phases of its men's club competitions. These payments aim to strengthen domestic football and promote competitive balance across Europe.
Of the total amount, €258 million will be shared among non-participating clubs from associations outside the top five ranked leagues based on UEFA's five-year coefficients. The top five associations—England, Italy, Spain, Germany, and France—will each receive a fixed payment of €10 million.
For associations outside the top five, 70% of the total available amount (€180.6 million) is allocated based on each association's position in the 2025/26 access list. The remaining 30% (€77.4 million) is distributed via a competitive balance share, calculated proportionally according to the earnings of each association’s highest-earning club for that season.
The solidarity payments are reserved for eligible top-division clubs that have not competed in the league phase of UEFA’s 2025/26 men’s club competitions. With agreement among top-division clubs and certain conditions met, some second-division clubs may also receive a portion of the funds.
Since 2024, clubs must meet minimum quality standards, including compliance with UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Sustainability Regulations, to be eligible. These criteria aim to strengthen the foundations of the professional game and ensure youth development remains a priority.