The Hundred is gearing up for its sixth season, and the complete fixture list for 2026 has officially been unveiled. With new team identities, a blockbuster auction on the horizon, and 34 action-packed matchdays spread across England and Wales, the tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the schedule, the marquee matchups, and what fans can look forward to this summer.
Opening Day: Defending Champions Take Centre Stage
The 2026 edition kicks off on Tuesday, 21 July at the iconic Kia Oval in south London, with both defending champions in action on day one. The SunRisers Leeds women's team will open proceedings at 2:45 PM before MI London's men's side rounds off the evening in the second half of the double-header at 6:30 PM.
MI London's Sam Curran expressed his excitement ahead of the season opener:
"We can't wait to get going again. The Hundred has got a bit of a new look this year and that adds to the excitement. It's great for us to be starting our competition at home."
SunRisers Leeds' Kate Cross echoed a similar sentiment, drawing parallels to the very first Hundred match held at the Kia Oval back in 2021:
"I'm really excited for us to be kicking off the competition this season. It's always great to start a season as defending champions."
The Eight Teams
The Hundred 2026 features eight franchises, some sporting refreshed branding this year:
Birmingham Phoenix — Edgbaston
London Spirit — Lord's
Manchester Super Giants — Emirates Old Trafford
MI London — Kia Oval
Southern Brave — Utilita Bowl
SunRisers Leeds — Headingley
Trent Rockets — Trent Bridge
Welsh Fire — Sophia Gardens
The Hundred 2026 Complete Fixture List
Week 1 (21–26 July)
Date | Match | Venue | Times (Women/Men) |
|---|---|---|---|
Tue 21 Jul | MI London vs SunRisers Leeds | Kia Oval | 2:45 PM / 6:30 PM |
Wed 22 Jul | Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire | Utilita Bowl | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Thu 23 Jul | London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants | Lord's | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Fri 24 Jul | Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets | Edgbaston | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Sat 25 Jul | SunRisers Leeds vs Southern Brave | Headingley | 11:00 AM / 2:30 PM |
Sat 25 Jul | Welsh Fire vs MI London | Sophia Gardens | 2:30 PM / 6:00 PM |
Sun 26 Jul | Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix | Emirates Old Trafford | 11:00 AM / 2:30 PM |
Sun 26 Jul | Trent Rockets vs London Spirit | Trent Bridge | 2:30 PM / 6:00 PM |
Week 2 (27 July – 2 August)
Date | Match | Venue | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
Mon 27 Jul | Southern Brave vs MI London | Utilita Bowl | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Tue 28 Jul | SunRisers Leeds vs Manchester Super Giants | Headingley | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Wed 29 Jul | Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets | Sophia Gardens | 11:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
Wed 29 Jul | MI London vs London Spirit | Kia Oval | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Thu 30 Jul | Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix | Utilita Bowl | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Fri 31 Jul | Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets | Emirates Old Trafford | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Sat 1 Aug | Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire | Edgbaston | 11:00 AM / 2:30 PM |
Sat 1 Aug | London Spirit vs Southern Brave | Lord's | 2:30 PM / 6:00 PM |
Sun 2 Aug | Trent Rockets vs SunRisers Leeds | Trent Bridge | 11:00 AM / 2:30 PM |
Sun 2 Aug | MI London vs Manchester Super Giants | Kia Oval | 2:30 PM / 6:00 PM |
Week 3 (3–9 August)
Date | Match | Venue | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
Mon 3 Aug | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave | Sophia Gardens | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Tue 4 Aug | SunRisers Leeds vs London Spirit | Headingley | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Wed 5 Aug | Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire | Emirates Old Trafford | 11:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
Wed 5 Aug | Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix | Trent Bridge | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Thu 6 Aug | London Spirit vs MI London | Lord's | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Fri 7 Aug | Birmingham Phoenix vs SunRisers Leeds | Edgbaston | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Sat 8 Aug | MI London vs Trent Rockets | Kia Oval | 11:00 AM / 2:30 PM |
Sat 8 Aug | Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants | Utilita Bowl | 2:30 PM / 6:00 PM |
Sun 9 Aug | SunRisers Leeds vs Welsh Fire | Headingley | 11:00 AM / 2:30 PM |
Sun 9 Aug | London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix | Lord's | 2:30 PM / 6:00 PM |
Week 4 & Finals (10–16 August)
Date | Match | Venue | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
Mon 10 Aug | Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave | Trent Bridge | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Tue 11 Aug | Manchester Super Giants vs SunRisers Leeds | Emirates Old Trafford | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Wed 12 Aug | Welsh Fire vs London Spirit | Sophia Gardens | 11:30 AM / 3:00 PM |
Wed 12 Aug | Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London | Edgbaston | 3:00 PM / 6:30 PM |
Fri 14 Aug | The Hundred Eliminators | Venue TBC | 2:15 PM / 6:00 PM |
Sun 16 Aug | The Hundred Finals | Venue TBC | 2:15 PM / 6:00 PM |
The Hundred Auction: A First for UK Sport
Before the cricket gets underway, all eyes will be on The Hundred Auction, the UK's first-ever major sporting auction, taking place in London on 11 and 12 March 2026. This is where the eight franchises will build their squads, and both Curran and Cross have hinted at the excitement of seeing new teammates join the fold.
Broadcasting and Coverage
The Hundred continues to enjoy extensive broadcast coverage across the UK:
Sky Sports remains the primary broadcast home, with all 68 matches (men's and women's) available live across Sky's platforms.
BBC will provide live audio coverage of every game on BBC Sounds, with highlights on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
16 matches will be available to watch live on BBC TV, making the tournament accessible to a wide free-to-air audience.
Can MI London and SunRisers Leeds defend their crowns? Both teams start their campaigns on opening night — a statement of intent from the tournament organisers. The pressure of defending a title in a short-format competition is immense, and squad composition after the March auction will be crucial.
The new-look franchises. With rebranded teams like Manchester Super Giants and MI London reflecting new investment and ownership structures, the 2026 edition marks a significant evolution for the competition. Fresh identities bring fresh ambitions.
The race to the Eliminators. With the group stage concluding on 12 August and the Eliminators on 14 August, there's very little margin for error. Every match in this compressed 25-day window carries significant weight in determining the final four.
Lord's under lights. London Spirit's fixtures at Lord's continue to be marquee events, with the historic ground providing an unmatched backdrop for Hundred cricket.
How to Get Tickets
Fans can register their interest for early access to tickets, competitions, and the latest news by signing up at thehundred.com. With the tournament's growing popularity year on year, early registration is recommended to avoid missing out on the biggest matchdays.
The Hundred 2026 shapes up to be the most competitive and commercially significant edition yet. With a 25-day festival of cricket spanning seven iconic venues across England and Wales, a groundbreaking player auction, and comprehensive broadcast coverage, it's set to deliver on its promise of fast, thrilling, and inclusive cricket entertainment.
Mark your calendars — 21 July 2026. The countdown is on.
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