Davis Cup
The 2026 Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna carries $4.9 million in prize money, according to the official breakdown published by the Davis Cup. The champions receive $1.5 million, the runners-up $1 million, the two beaten semi-finalists $500,000 each and the four beaten quarter-finalists $350,000 each. The figures are per team, paid in US dollars, and every one of the eight nations is guaranteed at least $350,000.
The Final 8 runs from 24 to 29 November at the SuperTennis Arena in Bologna. Italy are the defending champions, and our Davis Cup 2026 preview has all eight squads.
Davis Cup 2026 Prize Money
| Result | Prize money per team | Teams | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | $1,500,000 | 1 | $1,500,000 |
| Runners-up | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,000,000 |
| Beaten semi-finalists | $500,000 | 2 | $1,000,000 |
| Beaten quarter-finalists | $350,000 | 4 | $1,400,000 |
| Total | 8 | $4,900,000 |
The Davis Cup lists these amounts as its player prize money breakdown for the Final 8. Each figure goes to the team as a whole rather than to one player, which is why the totals add up to $4.9 million across the eight nations.
What Each Team Could Earn
Because the Final 8 is a straight knockout, a team’s prize money depends only on how far it goes. Losing the opening tie is worth $350,000, reaching the semi-finals $500,000, reaching the final $1 million and winning it $1.5 million.
| Quarter-final | Date | Loser receives | Winner guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia v Canada | Tuesday 24 November | $350,000 | $500,000 |
| Italy v South Korea | Wednesday 25 November | $350,000 | $500,000 |
| Great Britain v Germany | Thursday 26 November | $350,000 | $500,000 |
| Austria v Spain | Thursday 26 November | $350,000 | $500,000 |
For Great Britain, beating Germany in the quarter-finals would lift their share from $350,000 to at least $500,000, and winning the title would be worth $1.5 million.
How the Money Is Shared
The prize money is paid to the team, not to individual players. When the 2025 figures were announced, it was reported that teams decide for themselves how to share the money at the end of the competition. So a player who does not get on court can still receive a share, and the split can differ from one nation to another.
Davis Cup Prize Money in Previous Years
| Result | 2024 (Málaga) | 2025 (Bologna) | 2026 (Bologna) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | $2,678,571 | $2,000,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Runners-up | $1,607,143 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Beaten semi-finalists | $1,071,429 | $750,000 | $500,000 |
| Beaten quarter-finalists | Not reported | $500,000 | $350,000 |
The 2024 and 2025 amounts are as reported at the time: in 2025 the total was given as $7 million, with $2 million for the champions. The 2026 figures come from the official Davis Cup breakdown, which describes them as player prize money. World Tennis has not said whether the earlier reported figures and the 2026 breakdown measure exactly the same thing, so treat the year-on-year comparison with some care. On the figures as published, each stage is worth less in 2026 than it was in either of the two previous years.
Italy collected the champions’ prize in all three of those years, beating the Netherlands in the 2024 final and Spain in 2025. Every past final is in our list of Davis Cup winners.
How It Compares
The Davis Cup pays less than the biggest individual events of the autumn. Jannik Sinner earned $5,071,000 for winning the 2025 ATP Finals in Turin unbeaten, more than the whole $4.9 million on offer to the eight Davis Cup teams in 2026. How Turin pays is in our ATP Finals 2026 prize money guide. For the players, the Davis Cup is about playing for their country, and four of the eight in Turin are also due in Bologna: Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Rafael Jódar and Flavio Cobolli.
FAQ
Davis Cup Prize Money FAQs
How much prize money is there at the Davis Cup 2026?
$4.9 million in total across the eight teams at the Final 8 in Bologna, according to the official Davis Cup breakdown.
How much do the Davis Cup winners get?
$1.5 million for the winning team in 2026. The runners-up receive $1 million.
Do teams that lose in the quarter-finals get prize money?
Yes. Each of the four beaten quarter-finalists receives $350,000, and each beaten semi-finalist receives $500,000.
Is Davis Cup prize money paid to the players or the team?
To the team. It was reported in 2025 that each nation decides how to share its prize money among its players.
How much did Italy win at the 2025 Davis Cup?
The champions’ prize at the 2025 Final 8 in Bologna was reported as $2 million, from a total of $7 million.
More Coverage
Read our Davis Cup 2026 preview, our Davis Cup betting tips, the full list of Davis Cup winners and our guide to watching the Davis Cup in the UK, and follow the Davis Cup hub for the draw and results. Every event we follow is in the tournaments index, and the dates are in the 2026 tennis calendar.