The Hundred 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
Eight franchises. Seven venues. One hundred balls per innings. The Hundred 2026 runs from 21 July to Finals Day at Lord's on 16 August — here is everything you need to follow the tournament.
Key Dates
MI London (Men's) vs Sunrisers Leeds — The Kia Oval, London. Women's match precedes the men's fixture at the same venue.
Each of the 8 teams plays every other team across 7 venues in England and Wales. Men's and women's matches are paired at the same venue on each matchday.
The top 3 teams from the group stage advance. Finals Day at Lord's Cricket Ground on 16 August — the Home of Cricket hosts the semi-finals and the final.
Teams & Home Venues
Each franchise pairs a men's and women's team playing at the same home ground.
About The Hundred Format
The Hundred is England's flagship franchise cricket competition, run by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and broadcast live on Sky Sports and BBC. Created to attract new audiences — particularly families and younger viewers — it uses a 100-ball innings format that compresses cricket into a fast, broadcast-friendly event lasting around 2.5 hours per side.
Each team faces 100 balls, with bowlers delivering in sets of 5 or 10 consecutive deliveries from the same end (rather than the standard 6-ball over). No single bowler can bowl more than 20 balls per innings. The powerplay covers the first 25 balls with fielding restrictions — only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle — making the opening phase as explosive as a T20 powerplay.
The 2026 edition is the sixth edition of the competition and the first under three new franchise names: MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles, now backed by Mumbai Indians), Manchester Super Giants (formerly Manchester Originals, now backed by RPSG Group / Lucknow Super Giants), and Sunrisers Leeds (formerly Northern Superchargers, now backed by Sun TV Network / Sunrisers Hyderabad). The IPL's global reach and investment model have raised the tournament's profile and talent recruitment significantly.
The group stage runs a round-robin format across seven English and Welsh venues — The Kia Oval (London), Lord's (London), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Old Trafford (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), Ageas Bowl (Southampton), Trent Bridge (Nottingham), and Sophia Gardens (Cardiff). Each matchday pairs a women's fixture and a men's fixture at the same venue to create a double-header event. The format maximises gate receipts and broadcast value while showcasing women's cricket to the same audience as the men's game.
The top three teams from the group stage advance to the knockout. The Eliminator (between 2nd and 3rd) is held the day before Finals Day, with the winner facing 1st place in the first semi-final at Lord's. Finals Day itself delivers both semi-finals and the final at Lord's on 16 August — cricket's Home of Cricket hosting the climax of the competition's first full season as an IPL-aligned global property.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Hundred 2026 start?
The Hundred 2026 begins on Tuesday 21 July 2026 with an opening double-header at The Kia Oval, London: MI London (Men's) vs Sunrisers Leeds. As tradition, the women's match opens proceedings before the men's fixture.
When is Finals Day for The Hundred 2026?
Finals Day is on Sunday 16 August 2026 at Lord's Cricket Ground, London — the Home of Cricket. The format packs the semi-finals and final into a single day, making it one of English cricket's most electric occasions.
Where can I watch The Hundred 2026?
The Hundred is broadcast exclusively on Sky Sports and the BBC in the United Kingdom. BBC coverage (on BBC One and BBC iPlayer) is free-to-air. International streaming availability varies by territory — check the ECB or local broadcaster websites for your region.
Which teams are new in The Hundred 2026?
Three teams were rebranded for 2026 following IPL franchise ownership changes: Oval Invincibles became MI London (Mumbai Indians ownership), Manchester Originals became Manchester Super Giants (RPSG Group / Lucknow Super Giants), and Northern Superchargers became Sunrisers Leeds (Sun TV Network / Sunrisers Hyderabad). The branding changed; the city bases and venues remain the same.
How does The Hundred format work?
The Hundred uses 100 balls per innings — not 20 overs. Bowlers deliver in sets of 5 or 10 consecutive balls from the same end, with a maximum of 20 balls per bowler. The shorter innings (compared to T20's 120 balls) and unique bowling rotation make every ball count in a fast, fan-friendly format. A powerplay covers the first 25 balls.
Who are the most successful team in The Hundred?
MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) won three consecutive men's titles (2023, 2024, 2025) and are the most successful franchise. Manchester Super Giants won the 2026 men's title in their debut season. Trent Rockets won the 2026 women's competition.