The International Cricket Council has confirmed a 10% increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in England and Wales this summer. The winners will receive $2.34m, while the runners-up will take home $1.17m. All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from 2024.
The tournament is set to be a landmark moment for women's cricket, with a record-breaking prize pot and increased investment in the sport. The ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, stated that the growth of women's cricket continues to accelerate, and the expansion of the tournament to 12 teams underlines the commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game.
The event is expected to set new attendance and viewing records, and have a lasting impact on the wider socio-cultural landscape. The 33-match tournament will be held across 24 days in seven venues, featuring teams from around the world, including Australia, Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand. The tournament director, Beth Barrett-Wild, said that the event is 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.