Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Australian Open 2026: Record Prize Pool Announced
The Australian Open 2026 will have the biggest prize money ever, with $74.9 million USD.
The winners of the men's and women's singles will each get $2.79 million.
Even players who lose early will get a lot of money, like $101,076 for first-round losers.
The tournament starts with qualifying on January 12, 2026, and the main games begin on January 18.
The finals will be on January 30 for the women and February 1 for the men.
Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are the defending champions.
The 2026 Australian Open prize pool is $74.9 million USD, a 16% increase from 2025.
Men's and women's singles champions will each earn $2.79 million.
First-round losers in singles will receive over $101,076.
The tournament begins with qualifying on January 12, 2026, and the main draw starts on January 18, 2026.
Defending champions are Jannik Sinner in men's singles and Madison Keys in women's singles.
- Who
- Tennis Australia, Jannik Sinner, Madison Keys
- What
- Announcement of the 2026 Australian Open prize money and schedule
- When
- January 12 to February 1, 2026
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To support players at all levels and reflect growing revenues
- Total Prize Pool
- $74.9 million USD
- Singles Champions Prize
- $2.79 million
- Runner-up Prize
- $1.44 million
- Semifinalists Prize
- $842,306
- Quarterfinalists Prize
- $505,383
- First Round Losers Prize
- $101,076
- Qualifiers Q1 Prize
- $27,290
- Tournament Start Date
- January 12, 2026
- Main Draw Start Date
- January 18, 2026
- Tournament End Date
- February 1, 2026
