The International Cricket Council has revealed a significant boost to the total prize fund for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in England and Wales. This summer's tournament will see the winners claim $2.34m (£1.74m), while the runners-up will receive $1.17m (£871,024), maintaining the same earnings as the previous edition.
Notably, all participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500 (£184,245), more than double the amount assured in 2024. With the tournament just 60 days away, England is set to face Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, aiming to replicate the success of the Lionesses and Red Roses with a win on home soil. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta stated, 'The growth of women's cricket is accelerating, and the expansion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to 12 teams, combined with a record prize pool, demonstrates our commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game.' The winners and runners-up prize pot remains unchanged from 2024, but there was a 134% increase in prize money for the top two teams compared to 2023. The total prize pot for the tournament has grown to $8,765m (£6,528m) with the expansion to 12 teams.
The 33-match event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, featuring teams such as Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, and West Indies. Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild noted, 'The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is poised 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.' The trophy tour will commence at Lord's Cricket Ground before traveling to qualified European nations and hosting cities ahead of the first ball on June 12.
The prize money breakdown is as follows: Winners: $2,340,000 (£1,742,238.11), Runners up: $1,170,000 (£871,119.05), Losing semi-finalists: $675,000 (£502,568.68), Group match win: $31,154 (£23,195.59), and an assured prize pot for all 12 teams: $247,500 (£184,275.18).