The International Cricket Council has confirmed a significant boost to the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. With a 10 per cent increase from 2024, the tournament will offer a record-breaking prize pool. This summer's winners will claim $2.34m, while the runners-up will receive $1.17m.
Notably, all participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from 2024. The tournament is set to kick off in just 60 days, with England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. According to ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta, 'the growth of women's cricket continues to accelerate, and the expansion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to 12 teams, combined with a record prize pool, underlines our commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game.' The event is expected to set new attendance and viewing records, with a lasting impact on the global socio-cultural landscape. The total prize pot for the tournament has grown to $8,765m, with the winners and runners-up prize remaining the same as in 2024.
The 33-match event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, featuring teams from around the world. Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild noted that '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.'