Total Prize Money for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Confirmed

The International Cricket Council has revealed a significant increase in the total prize money for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with the winners set to receive $2.34 million and the runners-up taking home $1.17 million. All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from the previous edition. The tournament, which will be held in England and Wales, is expected to break attendance and viewing records. The ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, stated that the growth of women's cricket is accelerating, and the expansion of the tournament to 12 teams, combined with a record prize pool, demonstrates the commitment to building a stronger global game. The tournament director, Beth Barrett-Wild, added that the event is set to be a landmark moment for women's cricket, with record-breaking ticket demand and the largest-ever prize pot for a global women's T20 competition.