The total purse has been growing every year and the singles champions take home a massive chunk while first round exits still walk away with solid money, it's actually one of the more evenly distributed Slams compared to some others.
The 2026 US Open features a record-breaking $90 million total purse, a 20% increase from 2024. Singles champions will each receive $5,000,000, while runners-up take home $2,500,000. Even first-round exits earn $110,000, reflecting the tournament's commitment to supporting lower-ranked players through increased early-round payouts.
The US Open 2026 prize money breakdown hasn’t been officially announced yet, but it is expected to be similar to recent years. In 2025, the total prize pool was around $75 million, with singles champions earning about $3.6 million each. Prize money is distributed across all rounds, including singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and wheelchair events, with players earning more as they progress through the tournament.
The US Open 2026 prize money breakdown (based on latest confirmed structure) awards $5 million to singles champions and $2.5 million to runners-up. Semifinalists earn about $1.26M, quarterfinalists $660K, with payouts decreasing to around $110K for first-round players. Doubles and mixed winners earn roughly $1M per team. (perfect-tennis.com)
As of now, the official prize money breakdown for the US Open 2026 tournament has not been fully confirmed publicly. Prize pools usually increase each year and are divided among singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and wheelchair events. Champions typically receive the largest payouts, while even early-round players earn significant amounts. Official announcements are generally released closer to the tournament start through the US Open website and professional tennis organizations.
