Record Prize Money at Wimbledon 2026
Wimbledon 2026 features a record total prize money fund of £64.2 million, an increase of £10.7 million from the previous year. The winners of the gentlemen's and ladies' singles competitions will each receive £3.6 million, while runners-up will take home £1.8 million. This marks the most lucrative edition in Wimbledon history, with prize money having grown from just £26,150 in 1968, when the tournament first awarded prize money.
Player Protests Over Revenue Share
Despite the record payouts, leading players are staging a week of protests, limiting media commitments to 15 minutes per day during the first week. The dispute centers on revenue sharing at Grand Slam events. Player representatives estimate that players will receive only 14.4% of Wimbledon's projected 2026 revenue, a lower percentage than a decade ago, despite increased revenues. They are requesting a share of 22% across all four Grand Slams. The prize money increase has been described as a 'genuine and significant step forward,' but players argue it is insufficient.
Prize Money Breakdown by Round
The prize money for singles competitions is equal for men and women, a policy in place since 2007. The round-by-round breakdown is as follows: champion – £3.6 million, runner-up – £1.8 million, semi-finalist – £900,000, quarter-finalist – £480,000, fourth round – £300,000, third round – £185,000, second round – £126,000, first round – £80,000.
Prize Money for Other Competitions
The gentlemen's and ladies' doubles champions will share £760,000 per pair. Mixed doubles winners receive £148,000 per pair. Wheelchair singles champions earn £82,000, and quad wheelchair singles winners also get £82,000. Wheelchair doubles pairs win £36,000, as do quad wheelchair doubles pairs. Only the US Open offers a higher total prize money fund, at £67.3 million in 2025.
