At the UEFA European Championship, referees earn their salary based on the tournament stage. During the group stages, the main referees earn €5,000 per game. As the competition progresses to the knockout rounds, their pay doubles to €10,000 per match. This figure is notably higher compared to their compensation in the Premier League, where they receive €1,750 per game.
Moreover, linesmen and fourth officials also benefit from increased earnings at the Euros. In the group stages, they are paid €2,500 per game, which escalates to €5,000 during the knockout rounds. The video assistant referees (VAR) are compensated €3,000 per game, making them the second-best-paid officials after the main referees.
Referees and officials earnings at the UEFA Euros:
| Stage of Competition | Salary (Main Referee) | Salary (Linesmen and Fourth Officials) | Salary (VAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stages | €5,000 per game | €2,500 per game | €3,000 per game |
| Knockout Rounds | €10,000 per game | €5,000 per game | €3,000 per game |
How much are referees earning in EURO 2024?
For example, Polish referee Szymon Marciniak made his UEFA Euro 2024 debut in the second-round match between Belgium and Romania. He received high praise for his performance, avoiding significant mistakes. For this group-stage match, Marciniak earned €5,000, while his assistants, Adam Kupsik and Tomasz Listkiewicz, each received €2,500. As the tournament moves into the knockout stages, Marciniak’s earnings could rise significantly, reflecting the substantial rewards for officiating at this prestigious tournament.
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