Wimbledon
Wimbledon 2026 prize money rose 20% to a total fund of £64,200,000, with £3,600,000 for each singles champion. The increases are weighted towards the early rounds and qualifying: a first-round loser earns £80,000, up 21%, and the qualifying pot rose 25%. Here is the full round-by-round breakdown, and how the All England Club compares to the other three Grand Slams.
Wimbledon 2026: Total Prize Money
The £64.2 million fund is a record for the Championships and a 20% rise on 2025. Across the two singles draws alone the All England Club pays £47,264,000, with a further £6,208,000 in qualifying.
| Year | Total fund | Singles champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £64,200,000 | £3,600,000 |
| 2025 | £53,550,000 | £3,000,000 |
Singles Prize Money Breakdown (2026)
Wimbledon has paid equal prize money in both singles draws since 2007, so the figures below apply to the gentlemen’s and ladies’ events alike.
| Round | Prize money | Players | Round total (per draw) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | £3,600,000 | 1 | £3,600,000 |
| Runner-up | £1,800,000 | 1 | £1,800,000 |
| Semi-finalist | £900,000 | 2 | £1,800,000 |
| Quarter-finalist | £480,000 | 4 | £1,920,000 |
| Fourth round | £300,000 | 8 | £2,400,000 |
| Third round | £185,000 | 16 | £2,960,000 |
| Second round | £126,000 | 32 | £4,032,000 |
| First round | £80,000 | 64 | £5,120,000 |
| Total per draw | 128 | £23,632,000 |
Qualifying
The qualifying competition, played at Roehampton the week before the main draw, carries £3,104,000 per event and £6,208,000 across the two, a 25% rise on 2025.
| Round | Prize money | Players | Round total (per draw) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying round 3 | £50,000 | 16 | £800,000 |
| Qualifying round 2 | £32,000 | 32 | £1,024,000 |
| Qualifying round 1 | £20,000 | 64 | £1,280,000 |
How Wimbledon Compares to the Other Grand Slams
The four majors publish in four different currencies, so the totals below are as announced rather than converted.
| Grand Slam | 2026 total fund | Singles champion |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | A$111,500,000 | A$4,150,000 |
| French Open | €56,352,000 | €2,550,000 |
| Wimbledon | £64,200,000 | £3,600,000 |
| US Open | $108,000,000 | $5,500,000 |
Key Takeaways
- The singles champions each earn £3,600,000, up from £3,000,000 in 2025.
- Losing in the first round is worth £80,000, a 21% rise and more than many players earn in a season.
- The steepest percentage rises are in the second and third rounds, up 26% and 23%.
- Prize money has been equal across the two singles draws since 2007.
How to Watch Wimbledon in the UK
Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam shown free-to-air in the UK, live on the BBC across BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, with every court streamed. Full broadcast details are in our how to watch Wimbledon guide.
Wimbledon Prize Money FAQs
- How much does the Wimbledon winner get in 2026? £3,600,000, the same in both singles draws.
- What is the total Wimbledon 2026 prize fund? £64,200,000, up 20% on 2025.
- How much do first-round losers earn? £80,000.
- Does Wimbledon pay men and women equally? Yes, since 2007.
More Coverage
See the Wimbledon 2026 hub for previews, draws and results, the tournaments hub for the rest of the season, the 2026 tennis calendar, and our tennis betting tips.