The Hungarian organizers covered all the prize money, which is why the athletics world final cost taxpayers 16 billion.

Hungary will host world championships in four sports in 2027, with significant budget cuts announced by Minister Gábor Pósfai. The original budget for the swimming world championship was reduced from over 80 billion HUF to under 39 billion HUF. The women's handball championship budget was cut from 28 billion HUF to less than 14 billion HUF. The canoe-kayak championship will also be held for significantly less than the originally planned five billion HUF. The minister highlighted the need for a new criteria system for hosting major events, focusing on economic impact and social benefits. The recent athletics world championship was financially burdensome for Hungary, costing taxpayers 16 billion HUF. Additionally, there will be no MotoGP race in Hungary next year due to poor attendance and high costs. Changes to the sports funding system are also planned, aiming for greater transparency in state support.