As we shift focus from the desert of Indian Wells to the coast of Florida, the 2026 Miami Open is ready to take center stage (btw, which one is better, Indian Wells or Miami Open?). We can now present the official prize money for the tournament this year.
With the main draw set to kick off on March 17, here is everything you need to know about the prize money, the points and the players to watch.
$18.8 Million on the Line
Total commitment for 2026 sits at $18,831,450, split right down the middle with $9,415,725 for each tour. The Miami Open continues its long-standing tradition of equal pay, ensuring the ATP and WTA stars compete for identical checks.
The singles champions this year will walk away with $1,151,380, a roughly 2.4% bump from the 2025 prize won by Jakub Mensik and Aryna Sabalenka.
As you might have noticed, it’s the same prize money totals as the Indian Wells nowadays. The ATP and WTA have moved toward a standardized prize money structure for these expanded two-week 1000-level events.
Singles Prize Money Breakdown (ATP & WTA)
| Round | Prize Money (USD) | Ranking Points (ATP/WTA) |
| Winner | $1,151,380 | 1000 / 1000 |
| Runner-up | $612,340 | 650 / 650 |
| Semi-finalists | $340,190 | 400 / 390 |
| Quarter-finalists | $193,645 | 200 / 215 |
| Round 4 | $105,720 | 100 / 120 |
| Round 3 | $61,865 | 50 / 65 |
| Round 2 | $36,110 | 30 / 35 |
| Round 1 | $24,335 | 10 / 10 |
Can Mensik and Sabalenka defend their Miami Open titles?
Last year’s tournament was one for the history books. We saw Aryna Sabalenka dominate the women’s field to claim her title, while then-teenager Jakub Mensik shocked the world by taking down Novak Djokovic in a historic final.
For 2026, Alcaraz and Sinner will be favorites of course, but there are other players to watch out for.
- The Sunshine Double: All eyes are on the Indian Wells standouts to see if they can complete the rare back-to-back feat.
- The Home Guard: Americans Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Taylor Fritz are all headlining the entry list, looking to keep the trophy on U.S. soil.
- The Youth Surge: Beyond Mensik, keep an eye on 19-year-old Joao Fonseca and 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, both of whom are expected to make deep runs.
Save the Dates
- Qualifying: March 15 – 17
- Main Draw Begins: March 17
- WTA Final: Saturday, March 28
- ATP Final: Sunday, March 29
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