The International Cricket Council has confirmed a 10% increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, 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 2024. The tournament, which will feature 12 teams, is scheduled to take place in England and Wales this summer, with the first match between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston just 60 days away.
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 prize money for the top two teams remains the same as in 2024, but there was a significant 134% increase from 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, with a record-breaking ticket demand and the largest-ever prize pot for a global women's T20 competition.
Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild stated, '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.' The trophy tour will begin at Lord's Cricket Ground before visiting qualified European nations and the 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).