# KNVB Beker tournament prize money and participation

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> Updated: 2026-10-05T17:00:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The KNVB Beker tournament features a prize structure designed to provide financial incentives for participating clubs. Amateur clubs such as AFC, JOS Watergraafsmeer, and Purmersteijn are scheduled for the first round in late October, with participation in this round guaranteeing €13,500 per club.

For the upcoming season, the total prize pool has increased by two percent to 3.183 million euros. While the tournament winner is set to receive €500,000, the losing finalist will earn €300,000. Additional payouts are structured for teams reaching the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and other subsequent rounds.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: KNVB Beker prize pool increases as Helmond Sport prepares for Willem II match

The KNVB Beker prize pool has risen to 3.183 million euros, while Helmond Sport prepares to face Willem II in the first round of the tournament on October 27.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/knvb-beker-prize-pool-increases-as-helmond-sport-prepares-for-willem-ii-match

### 2026-09-30: KNVB Beker prize money offers boost to amateur clubs

Dutch amateur clubs AFC, JOS Watergraafsmeer, and Purmersteijn face significant potential prize money as they enter the first round of the KNVB Beker.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/knvb-beker-prize-money-offers-boost-to-amateur-clubs

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