Forbes compiled a list of the sporting events that generate the most revenue in the world based on prize money. The top 10 events are as follows:
- Champions League (Football): €60 million
- European Nations Championship (Football): €25.7 million
- FIFA World Cup (Football): €24 million
- Super Bowl (American Football): €12 million
- World Series (Baseball): €11.5 million
- Fed Ex Cup (Golf): €7.8 million
- Dubai World Cup Night (Horse Racing): €7.8 million
- Europa League (Football): €8.7 million
- World Series of Poker (Poker): €6.8 million
- ICC Cricket World Cup (Cricket): €3.1 million
Notably, African football events like the African Cup of Nations and the African Champions League did not make it into the top 10, indicating lower prize money compared to other major global competitions.