Manchester United will be one of the eight clubs competing in the inaugural Women’s World Sevens tournament in May.
The new seven-a-side competition kicks off three days before this year’s Women’s Champions League final and there is a prize money pool of $5m dollars (£3.76m).
United will be joined in the competition by European clubs Ajax, Benfica and Bayern Munich on 21-23 May in Estoril, Portugal.
The other four participating clubs are yet to be named and there is no indication on whether they will come from outside of Europe.
“This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of something new for the women’s game,” said United manager Marc Skinner.
How will the prize money be distributed?
Minority owner of Gotham FC and Chelsea FC Jennifer Mackesy has invested in the competition to provide prize money.
Comparatively, this year’s Women’s Champions League winners could earn up to 1.4m euros (£1.2m) and up to 2.8m euros (£2.4m) from the 2027-28 season.
This season’s Women’s Super League champions will receive £500,000 in prize money, while the winners of the Women’s FA Cup final, which is being played on 18 May, will be rewarded with £430,000.
All clubs taking part in the World Sevens will have their flights and accommodation paid for.
“For each position from first to fourth, there is a split between the club, players and staff,” said Women’s World Sevens head of football Adrian Jacobs.
“While it’s contractual that a certain part goes to the staff and players, we are not saying exactly who gets what because every club is different.
“My guess is that most clubs will share it among the squad.”