Overview
- Winners will earn A$4.15 million (+19%) and runners-up A$2.15 million (+13%), with increases applied across every round.
- All singles and doubles players receive a minimum 10% prize-money boost.
- Qualifying payouts rise 16%, set at A$40.5k for Q1, A$57k for Q2, and A$83.5k for Q3.
- Player support expands beyond prize money, with travel assistance up 67% and added welfare initiatives.
- First-round singles payouts increase 14% to A$150,000, and the 2026 event runs Jan. 18–Feb. 1 following qualifying from Jan. 12.