Total Prize Money for Women's T20 World Cup Confirmed

The International Cricket Council has unveiled a 10% increase in the total prize money for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales this summer. The winning team will receive $2.34m, with the runners-up taking home $1.17m. All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from 2024. The tournament is expected to break attendance and viewing records, with a record prize pool of $8,765m. The event will feature 12 teams, including Australia, Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand, competing across 24 days in seven venues. The ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, stated that the growth of women's cricket continues to accelerate, with the expansion of the tournament and the record prize pool underscoring the commitment to building a stronger global game. The tournament director, Beth Barrett-Wild, noted that the event is set to be a landmark moment for the game, with record-breaking ticket demand and the largest-ever prize pot for a global women's T20 competition.