Wimbledon has announced a 20 percent increase in its prize money pool, raising the total to a record £64.2 million ($85.7 million) ahead of this year’s tournament.
The All England Club confirmed the increase during a pre-tournament press conference on Thursday, marking a significant boost in player earnings across all rounds.
The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive £3.6 million, while players exiting in the first round will take home £80,000.
Italy’s Jannik Sinner is the reigning men’s champion, while Poland’s Iga Świątek won last year’s women’s title.
The prize fund increase—up from £53.5 million in 2025—comes amid ongoing debate between players and tournaments over revenue sharing. Some top players recently protested at the French Open, reducing media commitments in response to slower prize money growth at Roland Garros, which rose by 9.5 percent this year.
Players have reportedly called for prize money to represent around 22 percent of tournament revenue.
Wimbledon officials said the rise reflects a commitment to distributing earnings more broadly across the draw.
“I recognise there is one topic you are most interested in hearing about this morning and that’s prize money,” said All England Club chair Debbie Jevans.
“For 2026 the prize money fund will be £64.2 million, that is a 20 percent increase on last year… allowing players to continue to share in our success.”
She added that discussions had taken place with player representative Larry Scott, including meetings in Paris, but said there had been no direct talks with players.
“We begin looking at prize money in January. We consider investment in facilities, grassroots development and player prize money,” Jevans said. “I would hope the players would welcome it.”
