Wimbledon’s first-round singles prize money for 2026 is £80,000 per player. The tournament also confirmed a record total prize fund of £64.2 million this year.

Quick scoop

  • First round: £80,000.
  • Men’s and women’s singles pay the same amount.
  • The 2026 pot is a 20% increase on last year.

Context

That first-round payout is the amount earned even by players who lose in the opening round, which is why it often gets highlighted in Wimbledon coverage. For reference, the 2025 first-round singles prize was lower at £66,000.