After enjoying the highs and lows of the 2025 US Open, it didn’t take long for yet another tennis tournament to make its way. It’s a matter of just a few hours until the 2025 Laver Cup officially begins. The three-day annual event featuring the best of the world, Team World, will be locking horns against the finest of Europe, Team Europe, to contest for this prestigious international indoor hard court men’s team competition.

Taking place in the USA for the third time at San Francisco, California, after 2018 (Chicago) and 2021 (Boston), Team Europe has been crowned champions for five out of seven editions since the inception of this event in 2017, with Team World winning just two. This would mean the latter has a chance to stop the defending champions and secure yet another trophy as we all gather around to witness this emphatic display of tennis.

However, given how the sport rewards more than just silverware, especially in monetary terms, many are eager to know how much the participants will be pocketing from this event.

Laver Cup Player Prize Money in 2025

It is interesting to know that the Laver Cup offers a considerable amount of a financial prize for the players. For the 2025 edition, the prize money is $1,500,000 or €1,276,155 and £1,103,411. This is quite a significant purse for all 12 players (6 Team Europe and 6 Team World) who will be participating in the singles and doubles clashes.

Each player from the winning side pockets $250,000, translating to €212,692 and £183,928. It is to be noted that this figure is rewarded in terms of flat fees, meaning everyone on the team is paid the same amount, no matter how many matches they play. Unlike most tournaments, where doubles players usually earn less, there’s no such distinction here—every participant gets an equal share.

In addition to this prize money, players also collect guaranteed appearance fees that usually vary based on their rankings. The higher a player’s ranking, the larger their participation payout. For instance, consider Carlos Alcaraz, who is ranked second after Roland Garros. So, in this case, the Spaniard secures the top appearance fee, while Taylor Fritz receives the next highest.

Are losers awarded with something?

Sadly, there is no such thing as prize money for the losing team. Sure, you would be surprised to know that back when the Rodger Federer’s TEAM8 tournament was launched in 2017, the prize money was a whopping $2,250,000. That explains why, under this umbrella, even the losing team players used to pocket $150,000.

However, since the 2023 edition, the Laver Cup has stopped awarding any kind of prize money to the losing side, resulting in a 33% decrease in the overall prize pool, ergo, just $1,500,000. Then again, appearance fees are something they get, which, of course, is related to their rankings. You must be wondering why such a step down despite its popularity and consistent success?

Well, usually at most ATP events, prize money shifts each year depending on factors like the tournament’s performance in the previous season. The Laver Cup, however, stands out because the winners’ payout has stayed unchanged since the competition began. Similar to other tournaments, its prize pool is financed through major revenue streams such as ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise, and concessions.

Then again, it is important to note that the amount players take home remains quite substantial by modern standards. So eventually, it’s a win-win for all.

A quick look at the 2025 Laver Cup!

Talking about the participants, Yannick Noah and Tim Henman lead Team Europe as captain and vice captain, respectively, which features a lineup of Carlos Alcaraz (1), Alexander Zverev (3), Holger Rune (11), Casper Ruud (12), Jakub Mensik (17), and Flavio Cobolli (25). Meanwhile, the Team World, led by captain Andre Agassi and vice captain Patrick Rafter, features Taylor Fritz (5), Alex de Minaur (8), Francisco Cerundolo (21), Alex Michelsen (32), Joao Fonseca (42), and Reilly Opelka (62).

Each day will feature both daytime and evening sessions. On Friday and Saturday, play begins at 1:00 pm for the day session and resumes at 7:00 pm for the night session. Sunday’s schedule is slightly different, with matches starting at 12:00 pm local time and continuing according to the overall team score. Here’s how you can catch the 2025 Laver Cup live: