ICC World Test Championship Final 2026
About This Tournament
The ICC World Test Championship Final 2026 is the ultimate test cricket showdown. The two top-ranked nations in test cricket compete at Lord s Cricket Ground for the ICC Test Championship Mace and a $16 million prize pool.
Tournament Details
Sport
Cricket
Venue
London, England
Start Date
June 22, 2026
End Date
June 26, 2026
Prize Pool
$16,000,000
Format
In-Person
Organizer
Lords Cricket Ground
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