ATP Challenger Tour prize money set to rise to record-high $32.4 million in 2026

The prize money on the ATP Challenger Tour will hit a new high next year.

The new record total—a cool $32.4 million—includes a $5 million increase for singles prize money compared to 2025.

The ATP says that total Challenger prize money has risen 167% since 2022, with ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi crediting its long-term strategic plan "One Vision" for the increase. In 2022, ATP Challenger prize money totaled $12.13 million.

"This is what OneVision was designed to do–create the foundation for investment in our sport to deliver greater financial security to more players," he said.

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The tour also credits an expansive global media rights deal, including a landmark partnership with Tennis Channel, with raising the profile of Challenger events. Before year's end, events will have been broadcast from 20 countries to a record 33.8 million viewers.

"There’s more room to grow, and we’re working to unlock the opportunities to build on this progress," Gaudenzi said.

In addition to the increase in prize money, the calendar will expand from from 216 to 265 events next year.