DUBAI: With only 60 days remaining until the opening match in England and Wales, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a historic prize money fund for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.
The total prize pool has been raised to US$8,764,615, representing a 10 percent rise compared to the 2024 edition. This figure surpasses the US$7,958,077 shared among ten nations two years ago, as the tournament prepares to welcome 12 teams for the first time in its history.
🚨 𝐀 𝟏𝟎% 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐂 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐓𝟐𝟎 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 👏
The pot exceeds the $7.95M from 2024 as the competition grows to 12 teams for the first time 🤩 🙌#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/DoAd7ex4oH
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) April 13, 2026
Prize breakdown by performance
The eventual champions will take home US$2,340,000, while the runners-up will receive US$1,170,000. Both losing semi-finalists are guaranteed US$675,000 each. Additionally, every group-stage victory will earn teams US$31,154. All 12 participating nations are assured a minimum of US$247,500.
ICC leadership welcomes growth of women’s cricket
ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta expressed enthusiasm over the accelerating rise of the sport and reaffirmed the governing body’s commitment to expanding its global footprint.
𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 💰
Women’s T20 World Cup prize money over the years 👇#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/KXoOhTcy74
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) April 13, 2026
“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,” Gupta said.
He added that increased investment and opportunity reflect the growing influence of female athletes on the world stage, and that the event is expected to set new attendance and viewing records while leaving a lasting socio-cultural impact.
Trophy tour begins across Europe
Alongside the ICC prize money announcement, the official ICC Trophy Tour commences today across Europe. The tour starts in London, where the trophy will be displayed at the center of the square at Lord’s Cricket Ground, the venue for the final. A striking projection of the trophy’s silhouette onto the famous pavilion will accompany the display.
A big payout awaits the winners of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 🏆💰#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/QX5A7HPfL9
— Sport360° (@Sport360) April 13, 2026
From there, the trophy will travel to qualified European member nations, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Scotland, before an extensive tour of host cities in England throughout May, building excitement ahead of the opening day on June 12.
Key locations for fan engagement include Millennium Square (Leeds), St Peter’s Square (Manchester), Bullring (Birmingham), Cabot Circus (Bristol), Guildhall Square (Southampton), and Trafalgar Square (London).
