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

The International Cricket Council has confirmed a significant increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales this summer. The winners of the tournament will receive $2.34m (£1.74m), while the runners-up will take home $1.17m (£871,024), the same as the previous edition. However, all participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500 (£184,245), more than double the amount assured in 2024. With just 60 days to go until the tournament kicks off, England will 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 global socio-cultural landscape. 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 total prize pot for the tournament has grown to $8,765m (£6,528m) with the expansion to 12 teams. The 33-match event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, featuring teams from around the world. 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 play a key role in building excitement ahead of the tournament, visiting qualified European nations and hosting cities before the first ball on June 12.