ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Record Prize Money, Full Schedule and Key Details

Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Khabr Bite

Only 60 days are left until the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The ICC (International Cricket Council) has announced a record prize money for the tournament. The tournament will be hosted in England and Wales. As per the ICC cricket, the total prize money of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is  US$8,764,615. The prize money is raised by approx. 10% from the 2024 World Cup edition. 

The winner will take  US$2,340,000 and the runners-up will get  US$1,170,000. Also, both the teams that will lose the semi-finals will get  US$675,000, and the group stage teams will get  US$31,154 each. Reports say that all 12 teams will receive an average price of  US$247,500.

The tournament will begin on 12 June with England facing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The matches will be played over seven venues over 24 days. 

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ICC, Sanjog Gupta says, on the rise of Women’s Cricket

Sanjog Gupta expressed his thoughts on the rise of women’s cricket. He said, “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 CEO said.

“The continued rise of women’s cricket through increased investment and opportunity reflects the growing influence and impact of female athletes on the global stage.

“With that same momentum building across every aspect of women’s cricket, this event is shaping up to not only set a host of new attendance and viewing records in the sports and media ecosystems but also leave a lasting impact on the wider socio-cultural landscape across the world.”

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Tournament Director, Beth Barrett Wild Statement

She said, “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. That level of investment, alongside prize money that matches the men’s game, is a powerful reflection of the status, quality and global appeal of women’s cricket today. 

“That same ambition is shaping how we build towards the tournament, with the trophy tour playing a key role in taking the game to new audiences, building excitement across England and Wales, and showcasing women’s cricket on the biggest stages as we count down to an unforgettable summer.” 

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy Host Cities Tour

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy will visit the host cities on these dates:

• Scotland: 07 to 10 May 
• Netherlands: 11 to 14 May 
• Ireland: 15 to 18 May 
• Leeds: 19 – 24 May  
• Manchester: 25 – 27 May 
• Birmingham: 28 – 29 May  
• Bristol: 31 May – 1 June  
• Southampton: 3 – 4 June  
• London: 5 – 8 June  

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ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule 

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin soon, bringing exciting matches across top venues. Here is the complete schedule with match dates, teams, venues, and timings for fans.

Source: ICC Cricket