Tadej Pogacar has secured the largest portion of the prize money at the 2026 Tour de France, following his remarkable performance as the overall winner and victor of five individual stages. The Slovenian cyclist’s success is reflected not only in his multiple yellow jerseys but also in his substantial financial reward from the race’s total purse of approximately €2.3 million (around $2.5 million).
For his overall triumph, Pogacar receives a prize of €500,000 (about $545,000), which constitutes the majority of his earnings. Additionally, his five stage victories contribute an extra €2,500 (approximately $2,700) to his total, with each stage win valued at €500.
Distribution of Prize Money Across Classifications
The Tour de France awards prize money across several classifications and achievements. The general classification rewards the top three finishers with €500,000 for first place, €200,000 for second, and €100,000 for third. Stage wins within this category bring an additional €500 per stage.
Other notable classifications include the points classification, also known as the green jersey, which offers €25,000 to the winner plus €300 for each stage. Similarly, the mountains classification (polka dot jersey) awards €25,000 and €300 per stage win. The young rider classification (white jersey) grants €20,000 to its winner, with €300 per stage.
Team efforts are recognized with €50,000 for the winning team, plus €2,800 for each stage. The super combativity prize, rewarding the most aggressive rider overall, provides €20,000 and €2,000 per stage. Stage placings themselves carry monetary rewards, with first-place finishes earning €11,000, second place €5,500, and third place €2,800.
| Tour de France prize money | First | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | €500,000 (€500 per stage win) | €200,000 | €100,000 |
| Points classification (green jersey) | €25,000 (€300 per stage) | €15,000 | €10,000 |
| Mountains classification (polka dot) | €25,000 (€300 per stage) | €15,000 | €10,000 |
| Young rider classification (white jersey) | €20,000 (€300 per stage) | – | – |
| Team classification | €50,000 (€2,800 per stage) | €30,000 | €20,000 |
| Super combativity prize (overall) | €20,000 (€2,000 per stage) | – | – |
| Stage placings | €11,000 | €5,500 | €2,800 |