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

The International Cricket Council has confirmed 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 $2.34 million, while the runners-up will take home $1.17 million. All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from 2024. The tournament, which will feature 12 teams, is expected to break attendance and viewing records, with a total prize pool of $8.765 million. The event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, with the trophy tour kicking off at Lord's Cricket Ground before traveling to qualified European nations and hosting cities. 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 underlines the commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game. Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild added 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.