Wimbledon is set to offer a record amount of prize money this year, with a total fund of £64.2 million available to competitors. This represents an increase of £10.7 million compared to last year, making it the most lucrative edition in Wimbledon history. The tournament's singles champions will each receive £3.6 million, while the runner-up will take home £1.8 million. Despite the significant prize money, leading players are planning to stage a week of protests over the share of revenue at Grand Slam events.
The players are estimated to receive just 14.4% of Wimbledon's projected revenue for 2026, which is less than the share they received ten years ago. They are requesting a share of 22% for the four Grand Slams instead. The dispute has led to players limiting their media commitments to 15 minutes per day across the first week of the tournament. Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, the defending champions, will be among those competing for the top prizes.
The total prize money fund for Wimbledon has increased significantly over the years, from just £26,150 in 1968 to £64.2 million this year. The US Open is the only Grand Slam tournament to offer more prize money, with a total fund of £67.3 million. The prize money for the gentlemen's and ladies' competitions has been equal since 2007, with the winner of each singles competition receiving £3.6 million.
The prize money breakdown for each round of the singles competition is as follows: £3.6 million for the champion, £1.8 million for the runner-up, £900,000 for the semi-finalist, £480,000 for the quarter-finalist, £300,000 for the fourth round, £185,000 for the third round, £126,000 for the second round, and £80,000 for the first round. The doubles and mixed doubles competitions also offer significant prizes, with £760,000 available for the winning doubles pair and £148,000 for the winning mixed doubles pair.
In addition to the singles and doubles competitions, Wimbledon also offers prize money for the wheelchair singles and doubles events. The wheelchair singles winners will each receive £82,000, while the wheelchair doubles winners will each receive £36,000. The quad wheelchair singles and doubles events also offer prizes of £82,000 and £36,000, respectively. The significant prize money on offer reflects the tournament's commitment to providing a high level of compensation for its competitors.
