The final Grand Slam of the year also comes with the biggest purse on the Grand Slam calendar.
The US Open’s purse matches its fanfare, with a record-setting prize total and the singles winners set to receive more than last year’s winners did in Flushing.
As the world’s best compete in front of a raucous Queens crowd, they know that a major check is on the line — even for those who don’t actually go all the way to a championship.
Here’s a complete look at the 2026 US Open purse and prize money breakdown for singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitors.
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US Open purse 2026
The US Open has a prize bonus pool of $108 million in 2026, a new record among Grand Slam events. That’s an increase of 20 percent from last year’s tournament, which had $90 million in total prize money.
US Open prize money, winnings for 2026
Singles
Men’s and women’s singles players make more money with each round, including just under $800,000 for reaching the quarterfinals and $1.45 million for being a semifinalist. Here’s the full breakdown, including $5.5 million for the winner:
| Round | Prize money |
| Winners | $5,500,000 |
| Runners-up | $2,800,000 |
| Semifinalists | $1,450,000 |
| Quarterfinalists | $780,000 |
| Round of 16 | $480,000 |
| Round of 32 | $290,000 |
| Round of 64 | $190,000 |
| Round of 128 | $140,000 |
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Doubles
For men and women participating in the doubles portion of the tournament, there is still plenty of prize money to go around. The winners will split $1 million, which is the same figure as last year.
| Round | Prize money |
| Winners | $1,000,000 |
| Runners-up | $500,000 |
| Semifinalists | $250,000 |
| Quarterfinalists | $125,000 |
| Round of 16 | $80,000 |
| Round of 32 | $50,000 |
| Round of 64 | $35,000 |
Mixed doubles
Winners of the mixed doubles tournament also split $1 million, with runners-up receiving $400,000 and semifinalists earning $200,000.
| Round | Prize money |
| Winners | $1,000,000 |
| Runners-up | $400,000 |
| Semifinalists | $200,000 |
| Quarterfinalists | $100,000 |
| Round of 16 | $40,000 |
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