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

The International Cricket Council has announced a significant increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament, which is set to take place in England and Wales, will feature a 10 per cent rise in the prize fund from 2024. This year's winners will take home $2.34m, while the runners-up will receive $1.17m. All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from 2024. The tournament is just 60 days away, with England set to face Sri Lanka at Edgbaston to kick off the event. The growth of women's cricket continues to accelerate, with the ICC committed to building a stronger, more competitive global game. The expansion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to 12 teams, combined with a record prize pool, underlines this commitment. The winners and runners-up prize pot remains the same as in 2024, but there was a significant increase in prize money for the top two teams in 2024 compared to 2023. The 33-match event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, featuring teams from around the world. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 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.