The International Cricket Council has announced a significant increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales this summer. The overall prize fund has seen a 10 per cent rise from 2024, with the winning team set to receive $2.34m (£1.74m) and the runners-up taking home $1.17m (£871,024).
All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500 (£184,245), more than double the amount from the previous edition. With just 60 days to go until the tournament begins, England will face off against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, aiming to secure 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, underscores our commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game.' The tournament is expected to set new attendance and viewing records, with a lasting impact on the global socio-cultural landscape. The prize money for the top two teams remains the same as in 2024, but there was a notable 134 per cent increase from 2023. The total prize pot for the tournament now stands at $8,765m (£6,528m), with the 33-match event taking place across 24 days in seven venues.
Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild said, 'The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be a landmark moment for the game, on course 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.' The trophy tour will kick off at Lord's Cricket Ground before visiting qualified European nations and the hosting cities ahead of the first ball on June 12.