US Open organizers set record prize purse of 108 million dollars for 2026
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

The 2026 US Open enters its final stages in Flushing, New York, with tournament officials announcing a record total prize purse of 108 million dollars. This figure represents a 20 percent increase over the previous year, securing the event's status as the highest-paying tournament in tennis. Champions of the men's and women's singles draws are set to receive 5.5 million dollars each, surpassing the 5 million dollar payouts collected by Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka in 2025. Every participant in the 128-player singles fields earns at least 140,000 dollars, with payouts scaling based on round advancement. Quarterfinalists are guaranteed 780,000 dollars, while semifinalists earn 1.45 million dollars. Doubles champions will receive 1 million dollars per team. The total prize money for the competition has grown 44 percent since 2024 as the U.S. Open continues to scale its financial offerings.
- •Singles winners receive a record 5.5 million dollars each.
- •The total event purse for 2026 reaches 108 million dollars.
- •First-round singles participants earn a record minimum of 140,000 dollars.
- •The overall tournament prize pool has risen 44 percent since 2024.
- •Winning doubles teams will split a 1 million dollar prize.
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 US Open prize money payouts for every winner
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — How Much Money Does the 2026 US Open Winner Get?
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — US Open prize money breakdown: How much will the winners get from 2026 tennis purse?
- 8:17 PMCBS Sports — 2026 US Open prize money, payouts: Winners to take home record $5.5 million as purse increases 20 percent
"This year’s US Open purse is $18 million larger than 2025’s payout, breaking another record in tennis history
"Here's how much prize money every men's and women's U.S. Open winner makes in 2026.
"The top players in the world are earning some serious cash in New York
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 6:53 PM2026 US Open prize money payouts for every winner
Here's how much prize money every men's and women's U.S. Open winner makes in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:00 AMHow Much Money Does the 2026 US Open Winner Get?
This year’s US Open purse is $18 million larger than 2025’s payout, breaking another record in tennis history
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:30 AMUS Open prize money breakdown: How much will the winners get from 2026 tennis purse?
Here's how much the winners will make at the 2026 US Open.
- CBS SportsSep 10, 2026, 8:17 PM2026 US Open prize money, payouts: Winners to take home record $5.5 million as purse increases 20 percent
The top players in the world are earning some serious cash in New York
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