Wimbledon announces 20% prize money increase ahead of tournament

In a release on Thursday, Wimbledon described the prize pool proliferation as "by far the biggest annual increase in the history of the event."

Amid players' calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will earn $4.8 million at the grass-court Grand Slam next month.

Prize money at Wimbledon this year has increased by 20% from 2025 to a record-breaking figure of £64. 2 million ($85.

All England Club announce 20% rise from last year Increase unlikely to appease tennis player group Wimbledon has announced the biggest prize money increase in the history of the Championships, but the rise may not appease the top tennis players in dispute with the grand slam tournaments. The All England Club revealed a prize money purse of £64.2m, a 20% increase from last year and a £10.7m rise. The increase represents, according to the players, roughly 15% of the revenue generated by the Championships. Continue reading...

Prize money at this year’s Wimbledon will increase by 20% to £64.2m, with singles’ champions each taking home £3.6m.

Prize money at this year’s Wimbledon will increase by 20% to £64.2m, with singles’ champions each taking home £3.6m.

Amid players' calls for a bigger share of revenues, Wimbledon on Thursday announced 20% increases in total prize money and for the singles champions, who will earn 3.6 million pounds ($4.8 million) at the grass-court Grand Slam next month. The total prize money including player per diems will be 64.2 million pounds ($85.8 million), All England Club chair Deborah Jevans said at a press conference. Players have long been calling for a greater share of revenues from the four Grand Slams and recently began taking steps toward collective action.

Wimbledon has announced a record 20 per cent increase in total prize money for 2026 amid player demands for a larger share of revenues at Grand Slam tournaments.