Professional Fighters League - Teams & Player Salaries

The average purse for a title fight sanctioned by the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in 2025 is around $500,000, while top fighters can earn between $1 million and $5 million per bout, depending on their popularity and the significance of the match. Major events promoted by the PFL can generate substantial revenue, with some fights bringing in over $20 million in total earnings, including pay-per-view sales and sponsorship deals. We analyze each PFL champion to show how much every fighter earns through their contracts and fight purses. A typical PFL fighter contract includes a defined fight purse, the number of fights in a season, performance-related bonuses, and a potential playoff structure that rewards fighters based on their performance throughout the season. For example, Kayla Harrison signed a lucrative deal with the PFL that guarantees her a base purse of $1 million per fight, with additional bonuses for winning fights and advancing in the tournament.