Birmingham Phoenix
The Hundred 2026 · Edgbaston, Birmingham
Twice runners-up. The most dangerous nearly-team in The Hundred. Edgbaston is their fortress, Liam Livingstone their weapon, and 2026 is the year the Phoenix finally intend to rise.
The Birmingham Phoenix Story
Birmingham Phoenix entered The Hundred as Warwickshire's franchise with immediate ambition — and immediately delivered. Runners-up in 2021 and runners-up again in 2022, the Phoenix established themselves as the competition's most consistent nearly-team: talented enough to reach the biggest stage, but unable to land the knockout blow when it mattered most.
Edgbaston has been the heartbeat of their campaign. When the Phoenix play at home, the noise is ferocious — a mix of Birmingham's passionate cricket community, Midlands rivalries, and the sheer atmosphere of a sold-out international-standard stadium. Liam Livingstone's ability to clear any boundary in any direction has made him one of The Hundred's most feared batters, and his partnership with the Phoenix is one of the competition's enduring relationships.
The arrival of Cricket South Africa as ownership partners for 2026 brings fresh investment and connections to South African T20 talent. The Phoenix remain one of The Hundred's highest-profile franchises — and one with a title-sized chip on their shoulder.
Honours — The Hundred
| Year | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2024 | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2023 | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2022 | Men's runners-up | Group stage |
| 2021 | Men's runners-up | Group stage |
Key Players (2025 season)
Liam Livingstone
Batter / Leg-spin
England's most destructive T20 batter — can hit sixes from ball one
Moeen Ali
All-rounder / Off-spin
ICC T20 World Cup winner; world-class spin and middle-order bat
Devon Conway
Batter
New Zealand's composed left-handed opener; excellent strike-rate
Chris Woakes
Pace Bowler
Edgbaston's favourite son — highly effective in home conditions
Benny Howell
Off-spin / All-rounder
Canny Gloucestershire spinner with consistent T20 returns
Amy Jones
Women's Batter / WK
England Women's wicketkeeper-bat and Phoenix long-servant
2026 squads subject to The Hundred draft and player availability.
FAQs
Have Birmingham Phoenix won The Hundred?
Not yet — and that is part of what makes the Phoenix one of The Hundred's most compelling storylines. They were runners-up in the men's competition in both 2021 (losing to Southern Brave) and 2022 (losing to Trent Rockets), establishing themselves as perennial contenders without ever claiming the ultimate prize. Edgbaston is one of the fiercest home venues in world cricket and the Phoenix continue to attract world-class T20 talent.
Where do Birmingham Phoenix play?
Birmingham Phoenix play at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Edgbaston, Birmingham — home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club and one of England's most atmospheric Test venues. Edgbaston regularly hosts The Hundred's Finals Day, making Phoenix the only franchise whose home ground doubles as the competition's climax venue. The noise generated at Edgbaston is among the most intense in English cricket.
Who are Birmingham Phoenix's key players?
Liam Livingstone has been the Phoenix's most explosive batting weapon — his ability to hit sixes from ball one makes him one of The Hundred's most watchable players. Mohammad Nabi and Moeen Ali have provided world-class spin options in the middle overs. Devon Conway and Chris Benjamin have contributed at the top of the order, while Benny Howell's all-round skills have been an important glue factor throughout The Hundred's history.
Who owns Birmingham Phoenix?
Birmingham Phoenix are owned by Cricket South Africa (CSA), which acquired a stake in the Edgbaston franchise as part of the ECB's 2026 ownership expansion. The deal links two of cricket's major boards, bringing South African investment and cricketing networks to Warwickshire's franchise. CSA's ownership is expected to strengthen the pipeline of South African T20 talent coming through to the Phoenix.
Quick Facts
- Home ground
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Men's titles
- 0 (runners-up 2021, 2022)
- Women's titles
- 0
- Ownership
- Cricket South Africa
- County partner
- Warwickshire CCC
- 2026 season
- Jul 21 – Aug 16
Home Ground
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Edgbaston, Birmingham B5
Home to Warwickshire CCC and England's most atmospheric Test venue. Edgbaston regularly hosts The Hundred Finals Day — making it the only franchise whose home doubles as the climax venue of the entire competition.