Roland-Garros has confirmed a record-breaking total prize fund of €61,723,000 ($72 million USD) for the 2026 event, a 9.53% increase from last year.
The tournament continues its commitment to equal prize money across men’s and women’s events while aiming to support lower-ranked players through increases in qualifying and early-round compensation.
Singles Prize Money – Roland Garros
Main Draw – Men and Women
| Round | Prize Money (€) | Prize Money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | €2,800,000 | $3,272,000 |
| Runner-Up | €1,400,000 | $1,636,000 |
| Semi-Finals | €750,000 | $876,000 |
| Quarter-Finals | €470,000 | $549,000 |
| Round of 16 | €285,000 | $333,000 |
| Third Round | €187,000 | $219,000 |
| Second Round | €130,000 | $152,000 |
| First Round | €87,000 | $102,000 |
Qualifying Rounds
The qualifying prize pool has increased by 12.9% compared to 2025, showing their commitment to supporting players early in their careers. This should be even higher though, according to most players.
| Round | Prize Money (€) |
|---|---|
| Third Qualifying Round | €48,000 |
| Second Qualifying Round | €33,000 |
| First Qualifying Round | €24,000 |
Doubles Prize Money
Men’s and Women’s Doubles
| Round | Prize Money (per team) |
|---|---|
| Champions | €600,000 |
| Runners-Up | €300,000 |
| Semi-Finals | €150,000 |
| Quarter-Finals | €82,000 |
| Round of 16 | €45,000 |
| Second Round | €29,000 |
| First Round | €19,000 |
Mixed Doubles
| Round | Prize Money (per team) |
|---|---|
| Champions | €122,000 |
| Runners-Up | €61,000 |
| Semi-Finals | €30,500 |
| Quarter-Finals | €17,000 |
| Round of 16 | €9,000 |
| First Round | €5,500 |
Wheelchair and Quad Events
The wheelchair and quad competitions receive special attention in 2026, with total prize money increasing 14.55% to exceed €1 million for the first time.
It’s good to see this commitment to para-tennis and that they recognise these athletes as important to the Grand Slam experience.
Year-Over-Year Growth
The 2026 prize money represents continued growth following the tournament’s rebound from the COVID-19 period:
- 2026: €61.7 million
- 2025: €56.4 million (Alcaraz beat Sinner in a classic final)
- 2024: €53.5 million
- 2023: €49.6 million
- 2022: €43.6 million
- 2021: €34.4 million
- 2020: €38 million
Since implementing full prize money equality in 2007, Roland-Garros has more than doubled its total prize fund, with particularly aggressive growth in the past five years.
The Revenue Share Controversy
Despite record prize money, a growing number of top players have raised concerns about the percentage of tournament revenue distributed to competitors.
The Core Issue
Players estimate that the €61.7 million prize pool represents approximately 14-15% of Roland-Garros’s total revenue. They argue this percentage has actually decreased even as absolute prize money has increased:
- 2024: 15.5% of revenue
- 2026: 14.9% of revenue (projected)
Players, including Carlos Alcaraz, Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have publicly backed calls for reform, pointing out that:
- ATP/WTA 1000 events typically distribute ~22% of revenue to players
- Major US sports leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB) distribute 48-50% to athletes
- Players are the primary drivers of the tournament’s commercial success
Looking Ahead
Even though they receive criticism, Roland-Garros continues to try to find the correct financial commitment to players while navigating the complex balance between:
- Supporting lower-ranked players who need it most
- Rewarding champions appropriately
- Addressing player concerns about revenue sharing
- Managing the operational costs of a three-week Grand Slam
The 2026 French Open prize money represents progress, but the ongoing debate about revenue distribution will surely continue and it suggests further changes may be coming in future tournaments.
The 2026 French Open runs May 24 – June 7 at Stade Roland-Garros in Paris. All prize money figures are subject to final confirmation by the FFT.
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