Tour de France prize money breakdown: How much will the winner and others earn in 2024?

It would be hard to find a tougher sporting competition than the Tour de France.

The annual cycling race has begun, with riders competing in 21 stages over three weeks. The race begins in Florence, Italy and ends on Sunday, July 21 in Paris, France.

As with most sporting events, it’s not all bragging rights. There is a cash prize available at the end for participants, with a multitude of ways for those participants to walk away with a check.

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Below you will find a full overview of the prize money for the 2024 Tour de France.

Prize money Tour de France 2024

This year, the 176 participants will compete for a share of the €2,301,200 prize pool, which is approximately $2,511,288.

The amount is slightly lower than the total amount of €2,308,200 in 2023.

How much will the winner of the 2024 Tour de France get?

The winner of the 2024 Tour de France will take home a big payday for their efforts. The winner will receive a payout of €500,000 ($542,140).

Prize money is also awarded to the rest of the top 20 finishers at the event, with second place receiving €200,000 ($218,259) and third place receiving €100,000 ($109,129).

Each stage winner will receive €11,000, while second and third place each day will receive €5,500 and €2,800.

How is the prize money distributed for the 2023 Tour de France?

Prize money for the Tour de France doesn’t just go to each rider’s finish. The full payout is extensive and a bit complicated.

There are numerous ways for cyclists and teams to earn money during the Tour de France, from winning individual stages to wearing different jerseys.

Below is a table of the highest prize money awarded in each category of the race. Additional prize money can be won each day, depending on the stage finish.