US Open announces record $108 million prize fund for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The US Open will feature a record total prize fund of $108 million for 2026, a 20% increase from 2025. Singles champions will earn $5.5 million each, reflecting a 10% rise, while first-round losers receive $140,000, $30,000 more than last year. This year's prize structure also includes a $2 million contribution to a player welfare fund, addressing player demands for increased financial support. A newly formed Grand Slam Player Council aims to enhance player representation and discuss prize money distribution. The tournament begins on August 30.
- •Prize fund rises to $108 million, a 20% increase from 2025.
- •Singles champions will receive $5.5 million each.
- •First-round losers' prize money increases by 27% to $140,000.
- •New welfare fund contribution aims to support players in need.
- •The Grand Slam Player Council will focus on player input and welfare.
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 US Open will award record-breaking prize money
- 5:58 PMBBC Sport — US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
- 5:58 PMBBC News — US Open 2026 to offer biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with $108 million on offer - BBC
"US Open players will earn more than 20% than they did last year with the 2026 record-breaking purse. In addition, the US Open continues to significantly outperform the other Grand Slams in distribution of player earnings.
"The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
"The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:41 PM2026 US Open will award record-breaking prize money
US Open players will earn more than 20% than they did last year with the 2026 record-breaking purse. In addition, the US Open continues to significantly outperform the other Grand Slams in distribution of player earnings.
- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 5:58 PMUS Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
- BBC NewsAug 20, 2026, 5:58 PMUS Open 2026 to offer biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with $108 million on offer - BBC
The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
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