Women's T20 World Cup 2026 to Feature Record-Breaking Prize Fund

The International Cricket Council has confirmed a 10% increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in England and Wales this summer. The winning team will receive $2.34 million, while the runners-up will take home $1.17 million. Notably, all participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount assured in 2024. With just 60 days to go before the tournament kicks off, England is set to face Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, aiming to replicate the success of the Lionesses and Red Roses with a win on home soil. According to ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta, 'The growth of women's cricket continues to accelerate, and the expansion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to 12 teams, combined with a record prize pool, underlines our commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game.' The tournament is expected to set new attendance and viewing records, with a significant impact on the socio-cultural landscape worldwide. The total prize pot for the tournament has grown to $8,765 million, with the top two teams' prize money remaining the same as in 2024. The 33-match event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, featuring teams from around the world, including Australia, Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand. Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild stated, 'The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be a landmark moment for the game - on course to become the most attended women's cricket event in history, with record-breaking ticket demand and the largest-ever prize pot for a global women's T20 competition.' The trophy tour will begin at Lord's Cricket Ground before traveling to qualified European nations and hosting cities ahead of the first ball on June 12.