Australian Open prize money for 2027 has not been announced yet. Tennis Australia usually confirms the new figures in the first week of January, and this page will update the same day.
Until then, the benchmark is 2026: a record A$111.5 million (about US$74.9 million) prize pool, with A$4.15 million (about US$2.79 million) for each singles champion.
For when the money is won, see the Australian Open 2027 schedule.
In This Article
- 01How Much Does the Australian Open Winner Get?
- 02Australian Open Prize Money by Round
- 03Australian Open Qualifying Prize Money
- 04How Has Australian Open Prize Money Grown?
- 05Is Australian Open Prize Money Equal for Men and Women?
- 06When Will the 2027 Prize Money Be Announced?
- 07FAQ About Australian Open Prize Money
How Much Does the Australian Open Winner Get?
The men’s and women’s singles champions each received A$4.15 million in 2026, about US$2.79 million. That was 19% more than the A$3.5 million paid in 2025.
The runner-up received A$2.15 million, and even a first-round loss paid a record A$150,000.
Australian Open Prize Money by Round
| Round reached | Prize money (AUD) | About (USD) | Change from 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | A$4,150,000 | $2.79 million | +19% |
| Runner-up | A$2,150,000 | $1.45 million | +13% |
| Semifinals | A$1,250,000 | $841,000 | +14% |
| Quarterfinals | A$750,000 | $505,000 | +13% |
| Fourth round | A$480,000 | $323,000 | +14% |
| Third round | A$327,750 | $221,000 | +13% |
| Second round | A$225,000 | $151,000 | +13% |
| First round | A$150,000 | $101,000 | +14% |
2026 men’s and women’s singles. Figures from Tennis Australia’s January 6, 2026 announcement, as reported by ESPN and AP. US dollar amounts use January 2026 exchange rates and were checked on November 8, 2026.
Australian Open Qualifying Prize Money
Players who lose in qualifying are paid too, and qualifying pay rose 16% for 2026.
| Qualifying round | Prize money (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Third round (Q3) | A$83,500 |
| Second round (Q2) | A$57,000 |
| First round (Q1) | A$40,500 |
How Has Australian Open Prize Money Grown?
The total prize pool rose 16%, from A$96.5 million in 2025 to A$111.5 million in 2026, the largest in the tournament’s history. Every main-draw singles and doubles player received at least a 10% raise.
Tennis Australia said the increase is meant to support tennis careers at every level, not only the stars at the top of the draw.
Is Australian Open Prize Money Equal for Men and Women?
Yes. The Australian Open has paid equal prize money to men and women since 2001, so every round in the table above applies to both singles draws.
When Will the 2027 Prize Money Be Announced?
The 2026 figures were announced on January 6, 2026, less than two weeks before play began. Expect the 2027 announcement in early January 2027, ahead of qualifying on January 11.
FAQ About Australian Open Prize Money
Is Australian Open prize money paid in US dollars?
No. Prize money is set and paid in Australian dollars. US dollar figures on this page are approximate conversions.
Do doubles players get prize money?
Yes. Men’s, women’s and mixed doubles have their own prize money, paid per team and split between the two partners.
Australian Open prize money for 2027 will appear here as soon as Tennis Australia confirms it. Until then, the 2026 record of A$111.5 million is the figure to beat.