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

The International Cricket Council has confirmed a 10 percent increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with the winning team set to receive $2.34 million and the runners-up taking home $1.17 million. All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from the previous edition. The tournament, which will be held in England and Wales this summer, is expected 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 ICC Women's T20 World Cup to 12 teams underlines the commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game. The tournament director, Beth Barrett-Wild, added that the event is set 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.