Wimbledon announces record prize money for 2026 tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Wimbledon will offer a record £64.2 million in prize money for the 2026 Championships, reflecting a 20 percent increase from last year. Winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles will earn £3.6 million each, while first-round losers will receive £80,000. The increase addresses player dissatisfaction regarding prize distribution in relation to overall revenue. Wimbledon officials emphasized the tournament's prize money increase, which also applies to doubles and wheelchair events, aims to support players more effectively.
- •Total prize money rose to £64.2 million from £53.5 million
- •Singles winners to earn £3.6 million each
- •First-round losers will receive £80,000
- •Doubles and wheelchair event prize money also increased
- •Player protests noted prior to the tournament
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"Wimbledon’s prize money has increased by 20 per cent, with the first-round losers receiving £80,000
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