The wait is finally over as The Hundred Men’s 2026 gets underway on July 21, marking the start of the tournament’s sixth edition. This year’s competition arrives with a fresh identity after major franchise investments and rebranding, while a significant 45% increase in the player salary cap has helped teams assemble stronger squads packed with international stars.
Running until August 16, the tournament will once again feature men’s and women’s matches as double-headers, allowing supporters to enjoy both fixtures with a single ticket on every matchday.
A new era for The Hundred
The 2026 season ushers in a major commercial transformation, with several franchises adopting new names following changes in ownership.
- MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) now operates under the Mumbai Indians brand after Reliance acquired a 49% stake.
- Sunrisers Leeds (formerly Northern Superchargers) has joined the Sunrisers cricket family.
- Manchester Super Giants (formerly Manchester Originals) now carries the Super Giants identity.
These changes signal the beginning of a fresh chapter for England’s 100-ball competition.
Tournament Format
The competition retains its familiar structure:
- League Stage: Eight city-based teams will each play eight matches, split evenly between home and away fixtures.
- Knockout Stage: The team finishing first in the standings will qualify directly for the final at Lord’s. Teams placed second and third will meet in the Eliminator at The Oval, with the winner progressing to the championship match.
Title contenders
MI London enters the tournament as one of the strongest outfits under captain Sam Curran. With Will Jacks retained and an impressive bowling attack featuring Rashid Khan and Trent Boult, they will be among the favourites.
Manchester Super Giants, captained by Aiden Markram, boast a formidable batting order led by Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen, making them one of the most dangerous sides in the competition.
Strong challengers
Sunrisers Leeds, under Harry Brook, combine aggressive batting with quality pace and spin. The squad includes Zak Crawley, Mitchell Marsh, and Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed, giving them plenty of match-winning options.
Welsh Fire, captained by Phil Salt, strengthened significantly during the draft by signing Joe Root, Jordan Cox, and express pacer Lockie Ferguson.
Potential dark horses
Southern Brave, led by Chris Jordan, feature experienced finishers David Miller and Tristan Stubbs, while the return of Jofra Archer further boosts their bowling attack.
Trent Rockets have assembled a balanced squad with Lewis Gregory leading explosive batters Tim David, Ben Duckett, and Finn Allen.
Meanwhile, London Spirit will depend on the experience of Liam Livingstone and Adam Zampa, while Birmingham Phoenix, captained by Jacob Bethell, will look to impress with a youthful squad.
The Hundred Men’s 2026: Complete schedule
| Date | Match Details | Timings (IST | GMT | Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 21, 2026 | 1st Match: MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds Kennington Oval, London |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Wed, Jul 22, 2026 | 2nd Match: Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Thu, Jul 23, 2026 | 3rd Match: London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants Lord’s, London |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Fri, Jul 24, 2026 | 4th Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets Edgbaston, Birmingham |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Sat, Jul 25, 2026 | 5th Match: Sunrisers Leeds vs Southern Brave Headingley, Leeds |
7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 2:30 PM Local |
| 6th Match: Welsh Fire vs MI London Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
10:30 PM IST | 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM Local | |
| Sun, Jul 26, 2026 | 7th Match: Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 2:30 PM Local |
| 8th Match: Trent Rockets vs London Spirit Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
10:30 PM IST | 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM Local | |
| Mon, Jul 27, 2026 | 9th Match: Southern Brave vs MI London The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Tue, Jul 28, 2026 | 10th Match: Sunrisers Leeds vs Manchester Super Giants Headingley, Leeds |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 | 11th Match: Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
7:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM Local |
| 12th Match: MI London vs London Spirit Kennington Oval, London |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local | |
| Thu, Jul 30, 2026 | 13th Match: Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Fri, Jul 31, 2026 | 14th Match: Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Sat, Aug 1, 2026 | 15th Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire Edgbaston, Birmingham |
7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 2:30 PM Local |
| 16th Match: London Spirit vs Southern Brave Lord’s, London |
10:30 PM IST | 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM Local | |
| Sun, Aug 2, 2026 | 17th Match: Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 2:30 PM Local |
| 18th Match: MI London vs Manchester Super Giants Kennington Oval, London |
10:30 PM IST | 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM Local | |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | 19th Match: Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Tue, Aug 4, 2026 | 20th Match: Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit Headingley, Leeds |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Wed, Aug 5, 2026 | 21st Match: Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
7:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM Local |
| 22nd Match: Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local | |
| Thu, Aug 6, 2026 | 23rd Match: London Spirit vs MI London Lord’s, London |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Fri, Aug 7, 2026 | 24th Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs Sunrisers Leeds Edgbaston, Birmingham |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Sat, Aug 8, 2026 | 25th Match: MI London vs Trent Rockets Kennington Oval, London |
7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 2:30 PM Local |
| 26th Match: Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants The Rose Bowl, Southampton |
10:30 PM IST | 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM Local | |
| Sun, Aug 9, 2026 | 27th Match: Sunrisers Leeds vs Welsh Fire Headingley, Leeds |
7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | 2:30 PM Local |
| 28th Match: London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix Lord’s, London |
10:30 PM IST | 5:00 PM GMT | 6:00 PM Local | |
| Mon, Aug 10, 2026 | 29th Match: Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | 30th Match: Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local |
| Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | 31st Match: Welsh Fire vs London Spirit Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
7:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM GMT | 3:00 PM Local |
| 32nd Match: Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London Edgbaston, Birmingham |
11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | 6:30 PM Local | |
| Fri, Aug 14, 2026 | Eliminator: TBC vs TBC Venue: TBC |
10:30 PM IST | 5:00 PM GMT | 10:30 PM Local |
| Sun, Aug 16, 2026 | Final: TBC vs TBC Venue: TBC |
10:30 PM IST | 5:00 PM GMT | 10:30 PM Local |
The Hundred Men’s 2026: Broadcast and live streaming details:
- Unite Kingdom: Sky Sports and BBC
- North America (USA and Canada): Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- Caribbean: Rush
- Middle East and North Africa: Cricbuzz TV
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- India: Sony
- South East Asia: Cricbuzz TV
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- Australia: FOX Sports
- New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ
