Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Sets Record Prize Fund with £1.74m for Winners

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Sets Record Prize Fund with £1.74m for Winners

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a 10 percent increase in the total prize fund for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales this summer. The winners will take home $2.34m (£1.74m), while the runners-up will earn $1.17m (£871,024), mirroring the earnings from the last tournament. All participating teams are guaranteed a minimum of $247,500 (£184,245), more than double what was assured in 2024. With just 60 days until the tournament kicks off at Edgbaston with England facing Sri Lanka, the host nation aims to break their winless streak since the inaugural edition in 2009. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta emphasized the growth of women's cricket, stating, "The expansion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup to 12 teams and a record prize pool underline our commitment to a stronger global game." The total prize pot for the tournament has risen to $8.765m (£6.528m), up from $7.958m (£5.926m) in 2024 when New Zealand claimed their first title. The event will feature 33 matches across 24 days at seven venues, with teams including Australia, Bangladesh, India, and South Africa. Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild noted that the 2026 World Cup is poised to become the most attended women's cricket event in history, highlighting record ticket demand and substantial prize money that reflects the status of women's cricket today. The trophy tour will commence at Lord's Cricket Ground, traveling to qualified European nations and hosting cities ahead of the tournament's first match on June 12.

Source: Sky Sports - 2026-04-13