prize money
noun
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and crew making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes
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The fine is about half his prize money for reaching the second round.
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The winning team, Chelsea, earned more than a hundred million dollars in prize money.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Between 1999 and 2025, eight clubs earned over €1bn in prize money from UEFA competitions, with three of those — Madrid, Bayern and PSG — in our group expected to top €100m this season.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Broadcasting revenue includes prize money and distributions from participation in domestic leagues, cups and UEFA competitions.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The winning team, Chelsea, earned more than a hundred million dollars in prize money.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Between 1999 and 2025, eight clubs earned over €1bn in prize money from UEFA competitions, with three of those — Madrid, Bayern and PSG — in our group expected to top €100m this season.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Broadcasting revenue includes prize money and distributions from participation in domestic leagues, cups and UEFA competitions.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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