The French Open 2026 has once again raised the bar by unveiling a record-breaking prize pool of €61.723 million, making it one of the richest editions in the history of Roland Garros. Tournament organizers confirmed that the overall prize fund has increased by 9.53% compared to the previous year, reflecting the continued growth and global popularity of Grand Slam tennis.
A significant focus of this year’s prize distribution is supporting players across all levels of the competition. From qualifying rounds to championship matches, prize money has increased substantially, ensuring that both established stars and rising talents benefit from the tournament’s financial success.
Increased Support for Qualifying Players
The French Open continues its commitment to helping professional players manage the costs of competing on the international circuit. Prize money allocated to the qualifying tournament has increased by 12.9%, providing additional financial support for athletes who often face significant travel, coaching, and training expenses throughout the season.
Players eliminated in the first qualifying round will earn €24,000, while those reaching the final qualifying round will receive €48,000, regardless of whether they advance to the main draw.
Main Draw Prize Money Sees Major Growth
The biggest share of the prize fund is allocated to the singles competitions. Organizers placed particular emphasis on increasing rewards in the early rounds, where many players rely heavily on Grand Slam earnings.
The French Open 2026 singles champions will each take home €2.8 million, while runners-up will receive €1.4 million. Semifinalists earn €750,000, and quarterfinalists collect €470,000.
Notably, players reaching the first three rounds of the main draw will benefit from increases exceeding 11%, helping improve financial opportunities for a wider range of competitors.
French Open 2026 Singles Prize Money
| Round | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | €2,800,000 |
| Finalist | €1,400,000 |
| Semifinals | €750,000 |
| Quarterfinals | €470,000 |
| Round of 16 | €285,000 |
| Round of 32 | €187,000 |
| Round of 64 | €130,000 |
| Round of 128 | €87,000 |
| Qualifying Round 3 | €48,000 |
| Qualifying Round 2 | €33,000 |
| Qualifying Round 1 | €24,000 |
Doubles and Mixed Doubles Prize Money
Doubles competitions remain an important part of the Roland Garros schedule, with prize money increasing by 3.9% compared to 2025.
The men’s and women’s doubles champions will earn €600,000 per team, while mixed doubles winners will receive €122,000 per team.
Doubles Prize Money (Per Team)
| Round | Men’s/Women’s Doubles |
|---|---|
| Winner | €600,000 |
| Finalist | €300,000 |
| Semifinals | €150,000 |
| Quarterfinals | €82,000 |
| Round of 16 | €45,000 |
| Round of 32 | €29,000 |
| Round of 64 | €19,000 |
Mixed Doubles Prize Money (Per Team)
| Round | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | €122,000 |
| Finalist | €61,000 |
| Semifinals | €31,000 |
| Quarterfinals | €17,500 |
| Round of 16 | €10,000 |
| Round of 32 | €5,000 |
Wheelchair Tennis Prize Money Reaches New High
Roland Garros continues to invest heavily in wheelchair tennis. The total prize money allocated to wheelchair and quad wheelchair events has risen by 14.55%, reaching €1,018,500.
Wheelchair and quad wheelchair singles champions will each receive €68,000, while doubles champions can earn up to €25,000 per team in the quad wheelchair doubles competition.
Final Thoughts
The French Open 2026 prize money structure highlights the tournament’s commitment to rewarding excellence while providing stronger financial support throughout the professional tennis ecosystem. With a record €61.723 million purse, increased qualifying rewards, higher early-round payments, and enhanced wheelchair tennis funding, Roland Garros continues to strengthen its position as one of the most prestigious and player-friendly events in world tennis.
As the clay-court season reaches its peak in Paris, players across every category will be competing not only for the coveted French Open title but also for a share of one of the largest prize funds in Grand Slam history.