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

The International Cricket Council has revealed a 10% increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with the winning team set to receive $2.34m (£1.74m) and the runners-up taking home $1.17m (£871,024). All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500 (£184,245), more than double the amount from 2024. The tournament, which kicks off in 60 days, will feature 12 teams, including England, who will face Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in the opening match. 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 prize money for the top two teams remains the same as in 2024, but there was a 134% increase in 2024 compared to 2023. The 33-match event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, with the total prize pot standing at $8,765m (£6,528m). Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild said, '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.