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5 Sports Competitions With The Biggest Prize Money

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1 year ago

March 15, 2024

Sport has grown from a simple pleasure to a legitimate way to a global money-spinning business. The global sporting industry is expected to be worth US$512.14 billion (AU$765.7 billion) by 2024.

As the globe tunes into these major athletic events, revenue increases. Ads, sponsorships, and the like.

While the organizers stand to profit massively, the competitors stand to lose a lot of money. But which sports events in the globe have the most money? What are the most expensive sports competitions?

Below are sports competitions and their million-dollar prize money:

World Series (Baseball)

Despite its shifting popularity outside of America, America’s pastime continues to have a significant winning prize. The annual championship is known as the World Series, and the best-of-seven series produces one top team each year. The competition is one of America’s oldest, and since 1903, it has crowned a financially successful team. In 2023, the winning team is expected to get approximately $52 million.

Total purse: $160 million
Amount paid to winning team: $52 million

FIFA World Cup (Football)

The FIFA World Cup, football’s biggest international tournament, matches the world’s finest national teams against one another, ending in the final. The apex of world football draws over 3.3 billion spectators worldwide and pays the champions handsomely from FIFA. Argentina defeated France in dramatic manner in the most recent World Cup, not only leaving a legacy for captain Lionel Messi, but also raising over $66 million for the Argentine football association.

The majority of that money goes to the domestic football program, but the players and coaching staff are sure to get a large bonus as compensation for their efforts.

Total purse: $658 million
Amount paid to winning team: $66 million

The NBA Championship (Basketball)

Despite the NBA’s global popularity, teams in America are not as well compensated as clubs in other sports in Europe. That is not to suggest they receive nothing. Winning the NBA Finals gives the winning team a sizable percentage of the NBA Playoff Pool, which was slightly over $40 million at the end of the most recent season. This figure is divided across all postseason teams based on performance. It is projected that the Denver Nuggets, the most recent winners, earned $7.1 million.

Total purse: $40 million
Amount paid to winning team: varied based on performance.

Tour Championship/FedEX Cup (Golf)

The golf business has always been heavily financed, as evidenced by the advent of the Saudi-backed LIV. With the new merger in the works, expect this prize pool to change dramatically. The Tour Championship is the PGA Tour’s last match, and while it is not officially classified as a Major, it does come with a sizable purse. Throughout the PGA season, golfers accumulate points to compete in the final championship, with the top 30 earners competing in the Tour Championship.

The golfer with the most points after the Tour Championship match (typically the winner) wins the FedEx Cup and a stunning $26.9 million from the $112.1 million prize pool. Otherwise, there will be other opportunities to win large over the season. The Players Championship has the tour’s largest prize money, with the winner receiving $6.7 million.

Total purse: $112 million
Amount paid to winner: $27 million

UEFA Champions League (Football)

It is the world’s largest club event, regardless of sport. Winning the competition final earns the team around $33 million, but nearly three times that amount can be won along the road.

Money is awarded to teams based on group and knockout stage wins, with a maximum prize money of approximately $139 million possible if the club wins all of its games. With such a large amount of money on offer, it’s easy to see why it’s such an honor for teams to even qualify, let alone try to win.

Total purse: $3.3 billion
Amount paid to winning team: $33 million

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‘She Has Placed Edo On Global E-Sports Map’ – Enabulele Celebrates Bezi On New GWR Feat

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2 days ago

July 28, 2025

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Edo State Sports Commission has applauded Bolade Bezi for her remarkable achievement in setting a new Guinness World Record in E-Sports.

Bezi completed an extraordinary marathon of 57 hours, 10 minutes, and 5 seconds playing the popular video game “God of War”.

The feat was officially recognized during a ceremony held at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, where the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, expressed admiration for Bezi’s resilience and groundbreaking accomplishment.

In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Mr. Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele congratulated Bezi and praised her determination, focus, and passion for E-Sports.

“I must celebrate Bolade Bezi for her commitment and dedication to setting this new world record.

“Since the event commenced on Friday, she has demonstrated unwavering resilience and passion for E-Sports,” Enabulele said.

He noted that the officially recorded gameplay time was 49 hours, 0 minutes, and 14 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by Peer Bresser and Jimmie Smets in Cologne, Germany, on November 8–9, 2017, which stood at 24 hours, 15 minutes.

“Bolade Bezi’s accomplishment in achieving the longest video game marathon in the hack-and-slash genre is truly commendable. She has not only shattered the previous record but also placed Edo State on the global E-Sports map,” he added.

Enabulele emphasized that the milestone is a source of immense pride for Edo State and Nigeria.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting youth engagement in constructive ventures like E-Sports, which he described as powerful tools for personal growth and social development.

“This achievement aligns perfectly with our vision to inspire and empower our youth, steering them away from social vices and toward meaningful pursuits. It reflects the aspirations of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for sports development in Edo State,” he stated.

In her remarks, Bezi, a clinical physiologist, said her motivation for undertaking the intense marathon was to raise awareness about mental health, particularly depression and anxiety—two of the most widespread mental health issues today.

“This challenge was physically and mentally demanding. Sleep deprivation was the biggest obstacle, but I am grateful to God for making it possible. We are also using this platform to show that E-Sports is a viable and growing sport in Edo State,” she said.

Bezi expressed deep appreciation to Enabulele and the leadership of the Edo E-Sports Association, led by Ovebedaro Dean Bezi, for their unwavering support throughout her journey.

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Inter Milan Give Deadline For Ademola Lookman Deal, With Transfer On Verge Of Collapse

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2 days ago

July 28, 2025

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Inter Milan president, Giuseppe Marotta, has said this week will be “crucial” if they want to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta.

The Nerazurri are very keen on signing Lookman to bolster their attack this summer.

However, negotiations between the two Serie A clubs have not been progressing smoothly.

Marotta has now said in two or three days, they will try to get a deal done or move on to other transfer targets.

“This week will be crucial for Lookman deal,” Marotta said.

“We are in talks for Ademola Lookman, we want him but we also respect Atalanta.

“In 2-3 days we hope to proceed and be able to get the deal done otherwise we will move on and focus on other players.”

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Guardiola Speaks On Returning To Barcelona

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2 days ago

July 28, 2025

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has ruled out any possibility of returning to Barcelona.

According to him, he has no plans to return to the Nou Camp in a professional capacity.

Guardiola came out of Barca’s famed youth system and went to make 382 appearances for the Blaugrana as a player, winning six league titles and a European Cup triumph.

He was promoted to first-team manager in 2008 and worked with the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta, as the LaLiga giants claimed three league crowns and a couple of Champions League triumphs.

Guardiola left in 2012 after 247 matches at the helm.

And he now emphatically ruled out a return, telling GQ: “It’s over. It’s over forever. It was very beautiful, but it’s over now.”

He added when pressed on a potential presidential post at Camp Nou: “Noooo! I’m no good at this.”