2026 Women's T20 World Cup: 12 Teams, Record Prize Fund, and Tournament Details Announced
The ICC has announced a record prize fund of $8.764 million for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, which will be hosted in England and feature 12 teams for the first time. The tournament champion will earn $2.34 million, while runners-up receive $1.17 million, with all participating teams guaranteed a minimum of $247,500. The expanded format includes 33 matches across seven English venues, with the final scheduled for Lord's on July 5, 2026.
The 2026 Women's T20 World Cup will be the largest edition to date, expanding from previous tournaments to include 12 teams divided into two groups of six. England will host the tournament for the first time since 2009, when they won the inaugural championship. The International Cricket Council has allocated a record prize fund of $8.764 million, a 10 percent increase from the 2024 edition. The champion team will receive $2.34 million, runners-up $1.17 million, and semi-final losers $675,000 each, with every group-stage victory worth $31,154. The tournament will span 33 matches across seven venues including Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, and Lord's, with the final scheduled for July 5, 2026. All 12 teams have been confirmed, including first-time qualifiers Netherlands.
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