The International Cricket Council has revealed a substantial boost to the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with a 10 per cent increase from 2024. The tournament, set to take place in England and Wales this summer, will feature a record-breaking prize pool. This year's champion will receive $2.34m (£1.74m), while the runner-up will take home $1.17m (£871,024).
Notably, all participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500 (£184,245), more than double the amount assured in 2024. With just 60 days to go until the tournament commences, 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 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 tournament director, Beth Barrett-Wild, added, '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 33-match event will be held across 24 days in seven venues, featuring Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, and West Indies. 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).