WTA China Open 2026 Prize Money: Full Breakdown in USD, EUR, GBP and AUD
The 2026 China Open will offer one of the largest prize-money packages on the WTA Tour outside the Grand Slams, with the Beijing tournament carrying a total financial commitment of $9,415,725.
The WTA 1000 tournament will take place from September 30 to October 11, 2026, on the outdoor hard courts of the China National Tennis Center in Beijing.
A 96-player singles field will compete for the title and 1,000 ranking points, while the doubles competition features a 32-team draw.
The biggest individual prize will go to the women’s singles champion, who will earn $1,151,380, equivalent to approximately €993,551, £850,465 or A$1,622,131 based on average August 2026 exchange rates.
Below is the full confirmed singles prize-money breakdown, including estimated conversions into euros, British pounds and Australian dollars.
China Open 2026 Prize Money
The 2026 China Open singles champion will receive $1,151,380, while the runner-up will take home $612,340.
Here is how much players can earn at each stage of the tournament:
| Round | Ranking Points | USD | EUR* | GBP* | AUD* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | 1,000 | $1,151,380 | ≈€993,551 | ≈£850,465 | ≈A$1,622,131 |
| Finalist | 650 | $612,340 | ≈€528,402 | ≈£452,304 | ≈A$862,700 |
| Semifinal | 390 | $340,190 | ≈€293,557 | ≈£251,281 | ≈A$479,279 |
| Quarterfinal | 215 | $193,645 | ≈€167,101 | ≈£143,035 | ≈A$272,818 |
| Fourth Round | 120 | $105,720 | ≈€91,228 | ≈£78,090 | ≈A$148,944 |
| Third Round | 65 | $61,865 | ≈€53,385 | ≈£45,696 | ≈A$87,159 |
| Second Round | 35 | $36,110 | ≈€31,160 | ≈£26,673 | ≈A$50,874 |
| First Round | 10 | $24,335 | ≈€20,999 | ≈£17,975 | ≈A$34,285 |
*Currency conversions are estimates based on the average exchange rates for August 2026. The official China Open prize money is paid and published in US dollars, so the actual value in other currencies may fluctuate.
For the conversions above, the approximate August 2026 monthly average rates used are:
- US$1 = €0.862922
- US$1 = £0.738648
- US$1 = A$1.408858
These are the August 2026 monthly average exchange rates reported by X-Rates.
The amounts in the table represent the prize money received by a player who finishes at that particular stage. They are not cumulative.
How Much Will the China Open 2026 Champion Earn?
The player who lifts the women’s singles trophy in Beijing will receive $1,151,380 and 1,000 WTA ranking points.
Using the August 2026 average currency rates, the champion’s prize is worth approximately:
- US Dollar: $1,151,380
- Euro: €993,551
- British Pound: £850,465
- Australian Dollar: A$1,622,131
The runner-up will receive $612,340, or approximately €528,402, £452,304 and A$862,700.
That means winning the championship match instead of finishing runner-up represents an additional $539,040 in prize money.
Semifinalists will earn $340,190 each, while quarterfinalists will receive $193,645.
Players who reach the fourth round cross the six-figure mark with $105,720, while even a first-round appearance in the main draw is worth $24,335.
China Open 2026 Total Financial Commitment
The China Open has a total financial commitment of $9,415,725 in 2026.
Using the same August 2026 exchange rates, that is approximately equivalent to:
| Currency | 2026 Total Financial Commitment |
|---|---|
| US Dollar | $9,415,725 |
| Euro | ≈€8,125,036 |
| British Pound | ≈£6,954,906 |
| Australian Dollar | ≈A$13,265,419 |
The total financial commitment should not be confused with the singles prize-money pool. It represents the tournament’s overall financial commitment rather than simply the sum of the round-by-round singles payouts.
For comparison, the 2025 China Open carried a total financial commitment of $8,963,700, according to the WTA.
The 2026 figure is therefore $452,025 higher, representing an increase of approximately 5.0% year over year.
China Open 2026 Tournament Details
The China Open has been part of the women’s professional tennis calendar since 2004 and has grown into one of the biggest tournaments during the WTA Asian Swing.
The China National Tennis Center has hosted the event since 2009, with its signature Diamond Court holding approximately 15,000 spectators.
Here are the key details for the 2026 edition:
| Tournament Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | China Open |
| Category | WTA 1000 |
| Dates | September 30–October 11, 2026 |
| Location | Beijing, China |
| Venue | China National Tennis Center |
| Surface | Outdoor Hard |
| Singles Draw | 96 players |
| Doubles Draw | 32 teams |
| Total Financial Commitment | $9,415,725 |
| Singles Champion Prize Money | $1,151,380 |
| Singles Champion Ranking Points | 1,000 |
| Swing | Asian Swing |
| Time Zone | China Standard Time (GMT+8) |
When Are the China Open 2026 Finals?
Both championship matches are scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The doubles final is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. China Standard Time, while the women’s singles final will begin not before 7:00 p.m.
China Standard Time is GMT+8.
The schedule remains subject to change depending on tournament circumstances and the completion of earlier matches.
Who Is Playing at the 2026 China Open?
As the second-to-last WTA 1000 tournament of the season, the China Open is set to attract many of the world’s leading players.
Notable players scheduled to compete in Beijing include:
- Elena Rybakina
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Jessica Pegula
- Coco Gauff
- Mirra Andreeva
- Linda Noskova
The majority of the world’s Top 30 are expected to compete.
Beijing is also scheduled to mark the first tour-level appearance for Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka since their 2026 US Open final.
The entry list remains subject to withdrawals and changes before the tournament begins.
Recent China Open Women’s Singles Champions
Amanda Anisimova will return as the defending women’s singles champion after winning the Beijing title in 2025.
She followed Coco Gauff, who captured the tournament in 2024, and Iga Swiatek, who won the first edition following the tournament’s multi-year absence in 2023.
Recent China Open singles champions include:
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Amanda Anisimova |
| 2024 | Coco Gauff |
| 2023 | Iga Swiatek |
| 2019 | Naomi Osaka |
| 2018 | Caroline Wozniacki |
| 2017 | Caroline Garcia |
The China Open was not held from 2020 through 2022.
What Is the China Open 2026 Doubles Prize Money?
A detailed 2026 China Open doubles prize-money breakdown is not included on this page yet.
The doubles competition features a 32-team draw, with the final scheduled for Sunday, October 11.
This section will be updated with the complete doubles prize money by round once the relevant official tournament documentation becomes available.
More China Open 2026 Prize Money Updates to Come
This page will continue to be updated as additional information becomes available before and during the 2026 China Open in Beijing.
Future updates may include the doubles prize-money breakdown, qualifying information, official draw, results and final champion earnings.
For now, the biggest individual prize on offer is $1,151,380, or approximately €993,551, £850,465 and A$1.62 million, for the 2026 China Open women’s singles champion.
