Wimbledon 2026 prize money: Full breakdown by round

How much is Wimbledon 2026 prize money? See the full payout breakdown, including winner, runner-up and first-round earnings at SW19

Wimbledon 2026 will feature a record prize money fund of £64.2 million, a 20% increase on 2025 and the largest single-year rise in the tournament’s history. The men’s and women’s singles champions will each earn £3.6 million, while the runners-up will receive £1.8 million. First-round singles losers will take home £80,000, with increases also applied across qualifying, doubles, mixed doubles and wheelchair events.

When Wimbledon 2026 starts, right through to the final, the very best in the world of tennis will have significant paychecks to compete for each step of the way.

How much is Wimbledon 2026 prize money?

The total Wimbledon 2026 prize money fund is £64,200,000. That is up from £53.5 million in 2025, meaning the overall Wimbledon prize fund has risen by £10.7 million year on year.

The increase applies across the tournament. Singles prize money is up by an average of 22%, qualifying prize money is up 25%, men’s and women’s doubles prize money is up 10%, mixed doubles prize money is up 10%, and wheelchair and quad wheelchair events are up 20% overall.

In the men’s division, 2023 and 2024 winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon 2026, boosting the hopes of his usual challengers in a year where the prize money is higher than ever.

Wimbledon 2026 prize money by round

The singles figures apply equally to the men’s and women’s draws. Wimbledon’s official prize-money document confirms the total for the men’s and women’s singles events combined is £47.264 million, while qualifying across both events totals £6.208 million.

How much does the Wimbledon 2026 winner get?

The Wimbledon winner prize money for 2026 is £3.6 million. That figure applies to both the men’s singles champion and the women’s singles champion. The Wimbledon runner-up prize money is £1.8 million, while each losing semi-finalist earns £900,000.

The winner’s cheque is up 20% from 2025, while the runner-up payment has increased by 18%. That means both finalists will receive a significant increase compared with last year’s tournament.

While many players will be content with a quarter-final spot, the favourites to win Wimbledon 2026 will have their eyes firmly on the record-breaking prize money for top spot, as well as the prestige of the title itself.

How much do players earn in each round?

The Wimbledon payout breakdown shows that players are rewarded heavily even before the second week. A player losing in the first round of the main singles draw earns £80,000, making the Wimbledon first-round prize moneu one of the most notable figures in the 2026 increase. Reaching the second round is worth £126,000, while third-round players earn £185,000.

The rewards climb sharply from there. Fourth-round players receive £300,000, quarter-finalists earn £480,000, and semi-finalists take home £900,000. Players who make the final are guaranteed at least £1.8 million, with the champions earning double that amount.

Qualifying has also received a major boost. First-round qualifying players earn £20,000, second-round qualifying players receive £32,000, and those who lose in the final round of qualifying take home £50,000.

A number of British players at Wimbledon this year may not be fancied to win the whole tournament, but making their way through the first rounds would come as a major boost to their overall ranking as well as their bank accounts.

Has Wimbledon prize money increased?

Yes. Wimbledon prize money has increased substantially in 2026.

The total fund has risen to £64.2 million, a 20% increase on the 2025 total of £53.5 million. The LTA’s historical prize-money table shows that this is the highest Wimbledon prize fund ever and a major jump from the £50 million offered in 2024.

Wimbledon’s own prize-money document also confirms that total tennis events prize money stands at £62.55 million, with estimated per diems of £1.65 million, bringing the full total to £64.2 million.

The prize money increase is just one of a number of changes to Wimbledon this year, which includes a technological revamp when it comes to calling decisions.

Wimbledon doubles and mixed doubles prize money

Men’s and women’s doubles prize money

The men’s and women’s doubles champions will each receive £760,000 per pair. Total prize money for each doubles event is £3.324 million, with £6.648 million available across the men’s and women’s doubles combined.

Mixed doubles prize money

The Wimbledon doubles prize money increase also applies to mixed doubles, where the champions will receive £148,000 per pair. The total mixed doubles prize fund is £535,200, a 10% increase on 2025.

How does Wimbledon compare with other Grand Slams?

Wimbledon 2026 boasts a record £64.2 million prize fund, making it one of the richest events in tennis. This year, the Australian Open offered A$111.5 million (approximately £57.5 million), while Roland Garros featured a total prize pool of €61.7 million (around £53.7 million).

However, Wimbledon should not be described as the highest-paying Grand Slam overall. The most recent confirmed US Open prize fund stands at $90 million (approximately £66.3 million), which remains higher than Wimbledon’s total. Unless the US Open announces a lower prize fund for 2026, Wimbledon ranks behind the New York major in terms of overall prize money.

FAQs

How much does the Wimbledon winner get?

The men’s and women’s singles champions at Wimbledon 2026 will each receive £3.6 million.

How much do first-round losers earn?

First-round singles losers at Wimbledon 2026 will earn £80,000.

Is Wimbledon the highest-paying Grand Slam?

Based on the LTA’s 2026 comparison, Wimbledon has a larger total prize fund than the Australian Open and French Open, but a smaller total prize fund than the US Open.

Has Wimbledon prize money increased in 2026?

Yes. The total Wimbledon 2026 prize money fund has increased to £64.2 million, up 20% from 2025.