The International Cricket Council has announced a significant increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to take place in England and Wales. The winners of the tournament will receive $2.34 million, with the runners-up taking home $1.17 million. All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from 2024. The tournament is expected to be a landmark moment for women's cricket, with a record-breaking prize pot and high ticket demand.
The ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, stated that the growth of women's cricket is accelerating and the expansion of the tournament to 12 teams, combined with the record prize pool, demonstrates their commitment to building a stronger global game. The tournament director, Beth Barrett-Wild, also expressed excitement about the event, saying it will be a historic moment for women's cricket and will feature the largest-ever prize pot for a global women's T20 competition.