Arctic Open 2026 Prize Money: Full Breakdown, Ranking Points & Tax
The 2026 Arctic Open will offer US$500,000 in total prize money when the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament takes place in Vantaa, Finland, from October 6–11, 2026.
Officially named the Clash of Clans Arctic Open 2026 powered by Yonex, the six-day tournament will be played at Vantaan Energia Areena and feature men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Finland was awarded a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament for the 2023–2026 cycle.
The US$500,000 prize fund is distributed under BWF Statute 5.3.5, with singles champions receiving $37,500 and doubles champions earning $39,500 per pair. Unlike some higher-level tournaments, players who lose in the Round of 32 do not receive prize money, although they still earn BWF World Ranking points.
Arctic Open 2026 Total Prize Money
The total purse of $500,000 is approximately worth:
| Currency | Approx. Value |
|---|---|
| US Dollar | $500,000 |
| Euro | €433,900 |
| Singapore Dollar | S$636,100 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | RM2,033,600 |
| Indonesian Rupiah | Rp8,863,075,000 |
| Indian Rupee | ₹47,667,000 |
For perspective, that is roughly Rp8.86 billion in Indonesian currency and around ₹4.77 crore in Indian currency.
The conversions in this article use September 2026 average exchange rates of approximately US$1 = €0.8678, S$1.2722, RM4.0672, Rp17,726.15 and ₹95.334. Exchange rates fluctuate, so the actual value at the time players receive their prize money may be different.
Men’s and Women’s Singles Prize Money
The prize-money structure is identical for men’s singles and women’s singles.
Each singles tournament receives $97,000 from the overall prize fund.
| Result | USD | EUR | SGD | MYR | IDR | INR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | $37,500 | €32,543 | S$47,708 | RM152,520 | Rp664,730,625 | ₹3,575,025 |
| Runner-up | $19,000 | €16,488 | S$24,172 | RM77,277 | Rp336,796,850 | ₹1,811,346 |
| Semifinalist | $7,250 | €6,292 | S$9,223 | RM29,487 | Rp128,514,588 | ₹691,172 |
| Quarterfinalist | $3,000 | €2,603 | S$3,817 | RM12,202 | Rp53,178,450 | ₹286,002 |
| Round of 16 | $1,750 | €1,519 | S$2,226 | RM7,118 | Rp31,020,763 | ₹166,835 |
| Round of 32 | $0 | — | — | — | — | — |
A singles champion therefore earns 7.5% of the tournament’s entire $500,000 prize fund, while the runner-up receives 3.8%.
The two semifinalists receive 1.45% each, the four quarterfinalists 0.6% each and the eight players eliminated in the Round of 16 receive 0.35% each. This follows the BWF prize-money distribution for World Tour Level 4–6 tournaments.
Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles Prize Money
The same prize-money distribution applies to men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Importantly, the amounts listed below are per pair, not per player.
Each doubles discipline accounts for $102,000 of the overall prize pool.
| Result | USD per pair | EUR | SGD | MYR | IDR | INR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | $39,500 | €34,278 | S$50,252 | RM160,654 | Rp700,182,925 | ₹3,765,693 |
| Runner-up | $19,000 | €16,488 | S$24,172 | RM77,277 | Rp336,796,850 | ₹1,811,346 |
| Semifinalists | $7,000 | €6,075 | S$8,905 | RM28,470 | Rp124,083,050 | ₹667,338 |
| Quarterfinalists | $3,625 | €3,146 | S$4,612 | RM14,744 | Rp64,257,294 | ₹345,586 |
| Round of 16 | $1,875 | €1,627 | S$2,385 | RM7,626 | Rp33,236,531 | ₹178,751 |
| Round of 32 | $0 | — | — | — | — | — |
If a winning doubles pair splits the prize equally, the $39,500 championship payment works out to $19,750 per player before tax.
The BWF distribution gives 7.9% of the total tournament purse to the winning pair, compared with 7.5% for each singles champion.
How the $500,000 Prize Fund Is Divided
The full purse can also be viewed by discipline:
| Event | Total Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | $97,000 |
| Women’s Singles | $97,000 |
| Men’s Doubles | $102,000 |
| Women’s Doubles | $102,000 |
| Mixed Doubles | $102,000 |
| Total | $500,000 |
That means singles account for a combined $194,000, while the three doubles events account for $306,000.
Arctic Open 2026 Prize Money Tax
Players should not expect to receive the entire gross amounts shown above.
The Arctic Open tournament information states that 15% income tax will be deducted from the prize money.
This is consistent with Finnish tax rules for international athletes. According to the Finnish Tax Administration, payments to a non-resident athlete for personal sporting activity performed in Finland are generally subject to a 15% tax at source. Finland’s right to tax can sometimes be affected by a tax treaty or an athlete’s individual tax-at-source arrangements.
For a simple estimate:
Net prize money = Gross prize money × 85%
Singles Prize Money After 15% Tax
| Result | Gross Prize | 15% Tax | Approx. Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | $37,500 | $5,625 | $31,875 |
| Runner-up | $19,000 | $2,850 | $16,150 |
| Semifinalist | $7,250 | $1,087.50 | $6,162.50 |
| Quarterfinalist | $3,000 | $450 | $2,550 |
| Round of 16 | $1,750 | $262.50 | $1,487.50 |
So a singles champion would have approximately $31,875 left after the stated 15% deduction, before considering any other tax obligations that may apply in their country of residence.
Doubles Prize Money After 15% Tax
Because doubles prize money is listed per pair, the tax calculation applies to the pair amount in the table below.
| Result | Gross per Pair | 15% Tax | Approx. Net per Pair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | $39,500 | $5,925 | $33,575 |
| Runner-up | $19,000 | $2,850 | $16,150 |
| Semifinalists | $7,000 | $1,050 | $5,950 |
| Quarterfinalists | $3,625 | $543.75 | $3,081.25 |
| Round of 16 | $1,875 | $281.25 | $1,593.75 |
If the championship prize is divided equally, each doubles player would receive approximately:
$33,575 ÷ 2 = $16,787.50
after the 15% Finnish deduction.
However, this should be treated as a simple estimate. A player’s final tax position can depend on residence, tax treaties and other individual circumstances. The Finnish Tax Administration notes that tax treaties may restrict Finland’s taxing rights in some cases.
Arctic Open 2026 Ranking Points
Prize money is only part of what is at stake in Vantaa.
As a BWF World Tour Super 500, or Grade 2 Level 4, tournament, the Arctic Open offers up to 9,200 BWF World Ranking points to the champions.
The ranking-point scale is the same across men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
| Result | BWF World Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 9,200 |
| Runner-up | 7,800 |
| Semifinalist | 6,420 |
| Quarterfinalist | 5,040 |
| Round of 16 | 3,600 |
| Round of 32 | 2,220 |
These figures come from the BWF World Ranking System table for Grade 2 – BWF World Tour, Level 4 tournaments.
This also creates an interesting difference between prize money and ranking points. A player who loses in the Round of 32 receives no prize money under the Arctic Open distribution, but still collects 2,220 ranking points.
Reaching the Round of 16 increases that to 3,600 points, while a quarterfinal appearance is worth 5,040. The jump from runner-up to champion is another 1,400 points, with the winner taking the maximum 9,200.
How Much Can the Arctic Open Champions Earn?
Here is a quick comparison of the maximum payout:
Singles champion
- Gross prize money: $37,500
- Approx. 15% tax: $5,625
- Approx. amount after deduction: $31,875
- Ranking points: 9,200
Doubles champions
- Gross prize money: $39,500 per pair
- Approx. 15% tax: $5,925
- Approx. amount after deduction: $33,575 per pair
- Approx. equal share after tax: $16,787.50 per player
- Ranking points: 9,200
Arctic Open Prize Money Will Increase in 2027
The 2026 tournament is also the final Arctic Open under the current 2023–2026 World Tour cycle.
The event has already secured its place on the renewed BWF World Tour for 2027–2030, remaining at Super 500 level. The Arctic Open organizers have confirmed that the minimum prize fund will rise from $500,000 to $560,000 under the new World Tour structure beginning in 2027.
That makes the 2026 edition the final year with a $500,000 purse before the financial rewards increase for the next cycle.
