Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Fund Confirmed with Record Amount

The International Cricket Council has confirmed a 10% 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 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 from the previous edition. The tournament, which will feature 12 teams, is expected to break attendance and viewing records, with a record prize pool of $8,765 million. The ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, stated that the growth of women's cricket is accelerating, and the expansion of the tournament, combined with the 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. 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. The trophy tour will kick off at Lord's Cricket Ground before traveling to qualified European nations and hosting cities ahead of the first ball on June 12.