The International Cricket Council has announced a substantial increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The upcoming tournament, set to take place in England and Wales, will feature a record-breaking prize pool. This year's winners will receive $2.34m, while the runners-up will take home $1.17m. Notably, all participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500, more than double the amount from the previous edition.
The expansion of the tournament to 12 teams has contributed to the growth of the prize money. The ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, stated that the increase in prize money reflects the organization's commitment to building a stronger and more competitive global game.
With the tournament just 60 days away, England is set to take on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, aiming to replicate the success of the Lionesses and Red Roses on home soil. The tournament director, Beth Barrett-Wild, emphasized that the event is poised 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 teams from around the world, including Australia, Bangladesh, India, and New Zealand. The prize money breakdown is as follows: winners will receive $2,340,000, runners-up will receive $1,170,000, losing semi-finalists will receive $675,000, and each team is guaranteed a minimum of $247,500.