Israeli Football Clubs Secure Significant Earnings in 2026/27 European Competitions

The 2026/27 European football season has commenced, with Israeli clubs gradually entering qualification rounds for various UEFA tournaments. Hapoel Be'er Sheva has already started its Champions League qualifiers, while Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv are set to begin their campaigns in the Europa League and Conference League qualifiers.

Participation in European competitions offers substantial financial rewards beyond sporting achievements. Hapoel Be'er Sheva has guaranteed a minimum income of 1.1 million euros so far. Depending on their progress, the club could earn at least 3.17 million euros by reaching the Conference League group stage, 4.31 million euros for the Europa League group stage, or a remarkable 18.62 million euros if they reach the Champions League group stage. Additionally, each Champions League group stage win would add 2.1 million euros, and a draw would bring 700,000 euros.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, starting in the Europa League qualifiers, has secured a minimum of 550,000 euros. Advancing to the Conference League group stage guarantees at least 3.17 million euros, while the Europa League group stage offers at least 4.31 million euros. Match results can further increase earnings, with wins and draws in the Conference League worth 400,000 and 133,000 euros respectively, and in the Europa League 450,000 and 150,000 euros respectively.

Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv, entering the Conference League qualifiers, have each secured a minimum of 350,000 euros. Progressing to the Conference League group stage ensures at least 3.17 million euros, with each group stage win adding 400,000 euros and each draw 133,000 euros. Advancing a stage guarantees an immediate 200,000 euros boost for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva's guaranteed European season is valued at an additional 2.16 million euros.

These figures highlight the significant financial incentives for Israeli clubs competing in European football, emphasizing the importance of advancing through qualification rounds and performing well in group stages.