World Series Prize Money: How Much the Blue Jays and Dodgers Will Earn in 2025

The 2025 World Series prize money is once again drawing attention as the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers battle for baseball’s biggest crown. While fans often assume that championship bonuses reach astronomical levels, MLB’s postseason payout system works differently — and the final amounts might surprise many.

The total players’ pool for the World Series is not a fixed figure. Instead, it comes from ticket revenue generated during the early games of each playoff round. The league then allocates that pool to teams based on their postseason finish. The World Series champion receives the largest share, followed by the runner-up and other playoff teams.

How MLB Calculates World Series Prize Money

Major League Baseball divides postseason gate receipts into a structured pool. Approximately 60% of the ticket sales from the first four games of both the League Championship Series and the World Series contribute to this fund. Earlier rounds also provide a smaller percentage. From that pool, 36% goes to the World Series winner and 24% to the runner-up.

Each team votes on how many “full shares” and “partial shares” to distribute among players, coaches, and staff. The number of shares determines how much each person receives. Fewer total shares mean larger payouts per individual; more shares reduce the per-person amount.

In 2024, the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers received roughly $477,000 per full share from a record postseason pool of around $129 million. The New York Yankees, who finished as runners-up, received about $354,000 per full share. The same formula will determine this year’s distribution for both the Dodgers and Blue Jays once MLB finalizes attendance and revenue figures.

Projected 2025 Payouts for Blue Jays and Dodgers

Based on last year’s data, the 2025 World Series champion — whether Toronto or Los Angeles — could see a per-player bonus in the range of $450,000 to $500,000. The losing team will likely earn around $330,000 to $360,000 per full share. These numbers depend on ticket sales, market size, and how each team divides its shares internally.

The World Series bonus is a meaningful reward for rookies and role players earning near the league minimum. For star players on massive long-term deals, such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s $500 million contract, the bonus is a symbolic addition. Yet, every champion values the prestige of being called a “World Series winner” just as much as the payout itself.

How MLB Payouts Compare with Global Sports

While World Series prize money is significant within baseball, it pales compared to some global soccer tournaments. For example, the Club World Cup winner reportedly earns a total club prize of over $100 million, with each player taking home more than $500,000. In MLB, the individual earnings are tied to ticket-based revenue rather than corporate sponsorships or broadcasting deals, which limits the pool’s size.

Still, MLB’s system keeps the postseason incentive high. Players who reach October know that every playoff round increases their potential bonus. Even teams eliminated early can earn smaller but notable payouts ranging from $10,000 to $180,000 per player, depending on their finish.

In the end, the 2025 World Series champion will walk away not only with a trophy but also with an estimated half-million-dollar share of baseball history — a reminder that the true reward often extends far beyond the numbers.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: How much will World Series winners make in 2025?

The winning team’s players are expected to earn around $450,000 to $500,000 per full share based on last year’s postseason revenue structure.

Q2: How does MLB decide the prize money?

The money comes from ticket sales during the playoffs. MLB allocates 36% of the players’ pool to the World Series winner and 24% to the runner-up.

Q3: How much did players earn last season?

In 2024, Dodgers players earned about $477,000 each for winning the World Series, while the Yankees received about $354,000 per player as runners-up.

Q4: How do MLB bonuses compare to soccer?

Soccer tournaments like the Club World Cup offer far larger payouts due to global broadcasting revenue. MLB relies on ticket sales for its pool.

Q5: Do all playoff teams get paid?

Yes. Every playoff team gets a share of the postseason pool, though amounts vary widely depending on how far the team advances.

References

Associated Press. (2024). World Series champion Dodgers’ full share $477,441, MLB postseason pool a record $129.1 million. November 26, 2024.

Investopedia. (2025). How MLB postseason prize money is calculated. October 2025.

MLB.com. (2024). Dodgers 2024 postseason shares revealed after record pool. November 2024.