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

The International Cricket Council has confirmed a 10% increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The winning team will receive $2.34m, while the runners-up will take home $1.17m. All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500. The tournament, set to take place in England and Wales, will feature 12 teams competing in 33 matches across 24 days. The ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, stated that the growth of women's cricket is accelerating, and the expansion of the tournament, combined with a record prize pool, demonstrates the commitment to building a stronger global game. The tournament director, Beth Barrett-Wild, said 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.