Quote: Old Man John "[iHi all,
I was wondering if anybody knows what the financial rewards are that go with a Challenge Cup Final appearance at Wembley Stadium?
For example, there will be the increased prize money from the sponsors Engage, Television appearance money from the BBC, ticket sales, merchandise sales (eg. replica shirts, flags, hats, Wembley T-Shirts, DVD sales etc.). How are the gate receipts split between the RFL, the 2 finalists and Wembley Stadium? Then there will be the sponsorship money, surely a Challenge Cup Final appearance can bring in extra revenue from exisitng and potential new sponsors?
I wouldn't like to put a figure on it, but we must be talking 6 figures here?
Then should we win the Challenge Cup, all the spin off's from a cup win.
Anyone know how it compares to a Grand Final apperance at Old Trafford?[/i'"
Why would Engage (the sponsors of Super League) give you more money?