The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will have a record total prize pool of $8,764,615. This is 10% more than the 2024 edition.
The winning team will get $2,340,000, while the runner-up will receive $1,170,000. Teams that lose in the semi-finals will earn $675,000 each. Every participating team (12 total teams) is guaranteed at least $247,500.
The tournament will start on June 12, 2026, with England playing Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in Birmingham. It will feature 12 teams for the first time, including Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, West Indies, and others.
A trophy tour has also started in London at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The trophy will travel across Europe and then move through host cities like Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, and London to build excitement before the tournament begins.
ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Details Announced
The ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour will move across several countries and cities before the tournament begins. It starts in Scotland from 7 to 10 May, then moves to the Netherlands from 11 to 14 May, and Ireland from 15 to 18 May. After that, it travels across England in stages.
In England, the schedule is: Leeds from 19 to 24 May, Manchester from 25 to 27 May, Birmingham from 28 to 29 May, Bristol from 31 May to 1 June, Southampton from 3 to 4 June, and finally London from 5 to 8 June.
The tour will include public fan events in major city locations like Millennium Square in Leeds, St Peter’s Square in Manchester, Bullring in Birmingham, Cabot Circus in Bristol, Guildhall Square in Southampton, and Trafalgar Square in London. Fans can also track updates through the official Instagram page @icctrophytour.
Officials from the ICC have said this event is meant to grow women’s cricket globally. They said that the tournament has expanded to 12 teams and has a record prize pool, showing more investment and attention than before.
Tournament organizers also expect this edition to be one of the most attended and most watched women’s cricket events ever, with strong ticket demand and more global visibility.
ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 Format and Teams
The ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 will be the 10th edition of the tournament and will be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board. It will take place in England and Wales, and will be played across 7 venues with a total of 33 matches. This is the first time the event will feature 12 teams instead of 10.
The qualification system includes the host nation, top five teams from the 2024 edition, the next two highest-ranked teams in the ICC rankings, and four teams from regional qualifiers. The Netherlands have qualified for the first time.
New Zealand women’s national cricket team are the defending champions after winning the 2024 edition by beating South Africa in the final.
The format has also changed. The 12 teams will be split into two groups of six. Each team plays every other team in their group once. The top two teams from each group will move into the knockout stage.
India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule and Group Stage Fixtures
The ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 build-up for India is focused on more match practice before the big event.
India womens national cricket team will play a busy schedule before the tournament. They have a 5-match T20I series in South Africa from 17 to 27 April, and then 3 T20Is against England from 28 May to 2 June.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said this kind of regular cricket is important because it helps players stay in rhythm and improve through continuous match experience. She also said she is happy with the busy schedule because it prepares the team better for big tournaments.
India’s best performance in this competition came in 2020 when they reached the final but lost to the hosts. The team now wants to go one step further this time.
India will start their campaign in the group stage on 14 June against Pakistan. Their group also includes Australia, Bangladesh, South Africa, and the Netherlands.
FAQs
Q. What is the total Womens T20 World Cup 2026 prize money?
A. The total Womens T20 World Cup 2026 prize money is $8,764,615, which is 10% higher than 2024.
Q. How much will the winner and runner-up get?
A. The winning team will get $2,340,000 and the runner-up will get $1,170,000.
Q. When does the tournament start?
A. It starts on June 12, 2026, with England vs Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Q. How many teams are playing in this edition?
A. A total of 12 teams are taking part for the first time.
Q. What is India’s group and opening match?
A. India Women’s team will play Pakistan in their opening match on June 14. Their group includes Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Netherlands.
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