Tour de France Prize Money 2025: How Much Do Riders Earn?

How much is the total prize pot for the 2025 Tour de France and how much do riders earn for winning a stage? We look at the reported figures for this summer’s race.

The Tour de France is one of cycling’s most famous events and sports betting for the race has been available for some time. With the rankings starting to take shape, the race to secure the coveted yellow jersey is on.

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Securing the yellow jersey – and topping the overall General Classification – will net €500,000 for the winning rider. Tadej Pogacar is chasing his fourth Tour de France title and he is the clear market leader in the betting.

Irish rider Ben Healy has been popular with punters since taking the yellow jersey after Stage 10 but it will take a monumental effort to pip the Slovenian rider to glory.

Here, we talk through the total prize money for the Tour de France in 2025, with General Classification prize money, earnings for winning an individual stage of the race and how much riders earn for claiming the King of the Mountains and best sprinter titles.

According to reports, the total prize pot for the Tour de France is €2.5 million. The overall winner of the General Classification receives 20% of that figure, giving the rider a €500,000 payout.

Every other finisher who completes the Tour de France race receives €1,000 after the final stage.

Tour de France Individual Stage Prize Money

There are a grand total of 21 stages in the Tour de France race, making it the most demanding of the Grand Tour events. The winning rider of each stage nets €11,000, with prize money issued to the top 20 cyclists in each stage.

Green & Polka Dot Jersey Prize Money

The green jersey is awarded to the rider who racks up the highest number of points during the race. Points are earned at defined spots on each stage, with the most awarded at the end of a stage. This jersey is usually won by a sprinter.

The polka jot jersey is awarded to the rider who amasses the highest number of points awarded at the top of the categorised climbs during the race. This rider is known as the King of the Mountains.

The green jersey and polka dot jersey winners each receive €25,000.

1. €25,000
2. €15,000
3. €10,000
4. €4,000
5. €3,500
6. €3,000
7. €2,500
8. €2,000

White Jersey Prize Money

The white jersey is awarded to the best young rider (aged 25 and under) at the end of the Tour de France, netting the leading rider €20,000.

Can Tour de France Riders Earn Prize Money In Other Ways?

Yes, there are plenty of other financial prizes to be claimed throughout the race. There is a daily combativity award that comes with a €2,000 purse while the overall combativity award earns the winner €20,000.

In addition, there is €800 for the first rider over the top of each hors categorie climb, €600 for category one, €400 for category two, €300 for category three and €200 for category four ascents.

The leader of each classification receives €300 each day, with the exception of the general classification leader who receives €500.

There is a €5,000 reward for the winner of the Souvenir Henri Desgrange – the first rider over the top of the highest point of the race. This year, the mark is at the summit of the Col de la Loze at the finish of stage 18.

Last but not least, the winner of the team classification – decided by the cumulative time of each team’s three quickest finishers – is awarded a total prize pot of €50,000. In addition, the fastest team on each day earns €2,800. This money is traditionally shared between team members.