Leagues Cup Prize Money Breakdown - How Much Will Inter Miami & Seattle Sounders Earn?

Full Leagues Cup Prize Money – How Much Would Messi’s Inter Miami Have Earned?

While the exact prize pool for this year's tournament has not been publicly disclosed, but previous editions have seen substantial payouts. In 2023, reports suggested the overall purse was around $40 million spread across 47 competing teams, with the eventual winner receiving approximately $2 million.

Both finalists secure automatic qualification for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, providing them with an opportunity to compete on a continental level and potentially increase their earnings through further progression in that competition.

For clubs like Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders, success in the Leagues Cup not only enhances their trophy cabinets but also bolsters their financial standing, allowing them to reinvest in their squads and infrastructure - something that many specialists, broadcasters and former players have been arguing about: the MLS salary cap and transaction limits. Moving forward, they expect the $2 million prize money of domestic tournaments would become a standard salary for the best players in the league.