Wimbledon awarded a record £64.2 million in total prize money in 2026. The gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles champions each received £3.6 million, while every first-round singles player earned £80,000.
Men and women receive the same prize money at equivalent stages. Doubles figures are paid per team, not to each partner individually, and the amounts below are gross awards before tax, coaching costs and other expenses.
Wimbledon 2026 Singles Prize Money
The men’s and women’s singles tables were identical in 2026.
| Result | 2026 prize money per player |
|---|---|
| Champion | £3,600,000 |
| Runner-up | £1,800,000 |
| Semifinal | £900,000 |
| Quarterfinal | £480,000 |
| Fourth round | £300,000 |
| Third round | £185,000 |
| Second round | £126,000 |
| First round | £80,000 |
The award corresponds to the final round reached. A player who loses in the quarterfinal receives £480,000 in total, not the sum of every earlier-round figure.
The champion must win seven main-draw matches. How tennis tournament rounds work explains how a 128-player draw reduces to one winner.
How Much Did the 2026 Wimbledon Winner Earn?
Each singles champion earned £3.6 million. That was £600,000 more than the £3 million paid to each singles winner in 2025, a 20% year-on-year increase at the top of the draw.
The runner-up received exactly half the champion’s award at £1.8 million. Each semifinalist earned £900,000, so the amounts halved at those first three levels.
That neat pattern did not continue throughout the draw. Quarterfinalists earned £480,000, and fourth-round players received £300,000 as Wimbledon directed a substantial increase toward earlier exits.
Wimbledon 2026 Qualifying Prize Money
Singles qualifying used the same prize table for men and women.
| Qualifying result | 2026 prize money per player |
|---|---|
| Lost in final qualifying round | £50,000 |
| Lost in second qualifying round | £32,000 |
| Lost in first qualifying round | £20,000 |
The qualifying competition had a total allocation of approximately £6.2 million in 2026. Players who won all three qualifying matches moved into the main draw and became eligible for at least the £80,000 first-round main-draw award.
Qualifying is played at Roehampton before the main Championships. It forms an important financial opportunity for players below the automatic main-draw cutoff, whose travel and team costs continue even when a run ends before Centre Court.
Wimbledon 2026 Men’s and Women’s Doubles Prize Money
The men’s and women’s doubles awards were equal and paid per pair.
| Result | 2026 prize money per team |
|---|---|
| Champions | £760,000 |
| Runners-up | £380,000 |
| Semifinal | £190,000 |
| Quarterfinal | £95,000 |
| Third round | £48,000 |
| Second round | £29,000 |
| First round | £18,000 |
A championship team that divides its £760,000 equally would receive £380,000 per player before tax and expenses. The official award belongs to the pair, so private team arrangements can affect the final split.
The same principle applies at every doubles stage. A first-round amount of £18,000 means £18,000 for the team, not £18,000 for each partner.
Wimbledon 2026 Mixed Doubles Prize Money
Mixed doubles was also paid per team.
| Result | 2026 prize money per team |
|---|---|
| Champions | £148,000 |
| Runners-up | £74,000 |
| Semifinal | £37,000 |
| Quarterfinal | £19,000 |
| Second round | £10,000 |
| First round | £5,200 |
Mixed doubles uses a smaller draw and shorter schedule than the men’s and women’s doubles competitions. Its prize fund is therefore not directly comparable to singles simply by looking at the champion’s cheque.
Players can enter more than one event, which means a singles competitor may also earn doubles or mixed doubles prize money. Scheduling must account for those overlapping commitments.
Wimbledon 2026 Wheelchair Prize Money
Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Wheelchair Singles
| Result | 2026 prize money per player |
|---|---|
| Champion | £82,000 |
| Runner-up | £43,000 |
| Semifinal | £29,000 |
| Quarterfinal | £20,000 |
| First round | £12,800 |
Quad Wheelchair Singles
| Result | 2026 prize money per player |
|---|---|
| Champion | £82,000 |
| Runner-up | £43,000 |
| Semifinal | £29,000 |
| Quarterfinal | £20,000 |
Wheelchair Doubles
| Result | 2026 prize money per team |
|---|---|
| Champions | £36,000 |
| Runners-up | £18,000 |
| Semifinal | £11,000 |
| Quarterfinal | £6,500 |
Quad doubles used the same £36,000, £18,000 and £11,000 amounts for champions, runners-up and semifinalists. As with the other doubles events, those figures were paid per pair.
Does Wimbledon Pay Men and Women Equally?
Yes. Wimbledon has paid equal prize money to men and women at equivalent stages since 2007.
That means the gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles champions receive the same amount, as do first-round players and every stage in between. Men’s and women’s doubles teams also share matching round-by-round tables.
Equal awards do not mean the match formats are identical. Men’s main-draw singles is best of five sets, while women’s singles is best of three, but the result-based prize payments are equal.
The scoring and match-format differences are explained in the complete tennis rules guide.
How Much Did Wimbledon Prize Money Increase in 2026?
The total fund rose from £53.55 million in 2025 to £64.2 million in 2026. That was an increase of £10.65 million, or approximately 20%.
The first-round singles award grew from £66,000 to £80,000, an increase of about 21%. The singles champion’s payment rose from £3 million to £3.6 million.
The qualifying allocation increased to about £6.2 million, while doubles and wheelchair competitions also received larger payments. The increases were not one uniform percentage at every round.
Wimbledon Prize Money Growth Over Time
Wimbledon’s total fund has grown sharply during the modern commercial era.
| Year | Total prize fund | Singles champion, each |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £26.75 million | £1.88 million |
| 2019 | £38 million | £2.35 million |
| 2022 | £40.35 million | £2 million |
| 2024 | £50 million | £2.7 million |
| 2025 | £53.55 million | £3 million |
| 2026 | £64.2 million | £3.6 million |
The 2021 and 2022 figures were affected by the disruption and recovery surrounding the pandemic period, so growth is not perfectly linear.
The physical honor remains separate from the cash payment. Champions lift historic silverware, while the original trophies stay with the All England Club and the winners receive carefully made replicas.
Is Prize Money the Same as Player Earnings?
No. Published prize money is a gross tournament award. It does not reveal how much the player keeps.
Common deductions and expenses include:
- Income tax and other applicable taxes
- Coaching and fitness-team payments
- Agent or management fees
- Travel and accommodation
- Physiotherapy and medical support
- Equipment and training expenses
Tax treatment depends on residence, nationality, treaties and where the income was earned. A simple conversion from pounds to another currency still does not show net income.
Players can also receive endorsement income, appearance fees at other events and bonuses from sponsors. Those amounts are not part of Wimbledon’s official prize table.
The wider professional pathway and its costs are covered in how to become a professional tennis player.
Do Players Keep Prize Money After a Retirement?
A player who begins a match and later retires for a legitimate injury or illness normally receives the prize money for the round reached. However, Grand Slam rules include provisions designed to discourage players from starting when they are not fit to compete.
Late withdrawals, first-round retirements and performance standards can therefore affect payments in specific circumstances. The tournament and Grand Slam rules control the outcome, not a blanket assumption that every named entrant automatically keeps the full amount.
Conduct penalties can also be deducted from prize money. Tennis code violations, fines and defaults explains why an on-court penalty and a later financial fine are separate consequences.
Do Wimbledon Players Receive Ranking Points Too?
Yes. Eligible ATP and WTA players earn ranking points according to the round reached, in addition to prize money.
The two systems serve different purposes. Prize money pays the player for participation and performance, while ranking points affect future seeding and tournament entry.
A Grand Slam singles champion receives 2,000 ranking points. The points below the championship stage differ between the men’s and women’s ranking tables, even when the cash payments are equal.
How tennis rankings work explains the rolling points system and why a large Wimbledon run can still produce different ranking movement for two players.
Wimbledon Prize Money FAQ
Is Wimbledon Prize Money Paid in Pounds?
Yes. The official figures are published in British pounds. Dollar and euro amounts shown elsewhere change with exchange rates and are not separate guaranteed awards.
Is Doubles Prize Money Per Player?
No. The published doubles and mixed doubles amounts are per team. Partners divide the payment under their applicable arrangements.
Does a First-Round Loser Receive Prize Money?
Yes. A main-draw singles player who lost in the first round received £80,000 in 2026, subject to the competition’s participation and conduct rules.
Are the 2026 Figures Permanent?
No. Wimbledon announces a new prize fund before each Championships. This article’s tables are specifically dated to 2026 and should be refreshed when the next official amounts are released.