The Premier League have released the financial figures it gave to it’s members in the 2014/2015 season. The club will receive a cool £77,335,008 following a final day one nil win against Swansea. The club gained just shy of £1m extra for the win against The Swans which ensured a top half finish.
The Premier League earns most of it’s money through the sale of broadcasting rights both in the UK and internationally. The way the money is distributed to clubs is based on the Premier League Founder Members’ Agreement which was signed by Palace and 21 other teams in the early 90’s.
50% of UK broadcast revenue split equally between the 20 clubs
25% of UK broadcast revenue paid in Merit Payments (‘Prize Money’ per place in the table)
25% of UK broadcast revenue paid in Facility Fees each time a club’s matches are broadcast in the UK.
All international broadcast revenue, and central commercial revenue, is split equally amongst the 20 clubs.
