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

A significant increase of 10 per cent has been confirmed for the total prize fund of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales. The winning team will receive $2.34m, while the runners-up will take home $1.17m. Notably, all participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500. The tournament, which has been expanded to 12 teams, is expected to break attendance and viewing records. 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 director, Beth Barrett-Wild, also stated that '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 33-match event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, featuring teams such as Australia, Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand. The prize money breakdown includes $2.34m for the winners, $1.17m for the runners-up, $675,000 for the losing semi-finalists, and $31,154 for a group match win. Each of the 12 teams is assured a minimum of $247,500.