In the first three editions of The Hundred Men’s Competition, three different teams lifted the trophy. No one has defended the title yet.
That alone makes 2026 feel special. This year’s competition runs from July 21 to August 16, with 34 high-quality matches across eight iconic venues in England and Wales.
Eight teams, hundreds of world-class players, and one winner. The battle starts at Kennington Oval in London and ends at the Grand Final on August 16. Who takes the trophy this time?
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 Full Schedule
The group stage runs from July 21 to August 12, with 32 matches spread across eight venues in England and Wales.
Each team plays multiple home and away fixtures before the knockouts.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local/BST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 21 | MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds | Kennington Oval, London | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Wed, Jul 22 | Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Thu, Jul 23 | London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants | Lord’s, London | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Sunrisers Leeds vs Southern Brave | Headingley, Leeds | 13:30 | 14:30 |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Welsh Fire vs MI London | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 13:30 | 14:30 |
| Sun, Jul 26 | Trent Rockets vs London Spirit | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Southern Brave vs MI London | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Tue, Jul 28 | Sunrisers Leeds vs Manchester Super Giants | Headingley, Leeds | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Wed, Jul 29 | Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Wed, Jul 29 | MI London vs London Spirit | Kennington Oval, London | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Thu, Jul 30 | Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Fri, Jul 31 | Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Sat, Aug 1 | Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 13:30 | 14:30 |
| Sat, Aug 1 | London Spirit vs Southern Brave | Lord’s, London | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Sun, Aug 2 | Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 13:30 | 14:30 |
| Sun, Aug 2 | MI London vs Manchester Super Giants | Kennington Oval, London | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Mon, Aug 3 | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Tue, Aug 4 | Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit | Headingley, Leeds | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Wed, Aug 5 | Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Wed, Aug 5 | Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | London Spirit vs MI London | Lord’s, London | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Birmingham Phoenix vs Sunrisers Leeds | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | MI London vs Trent Rockets | Kennington Oval, London | 13:30 | 14:30 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | Sunrisers Leeds vs Welsh Fire | Headingley, Leeds | 13:30 | 14:30 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix | Lord’s, London | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 17:30 | 18:30 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | Welsh Fire vs London Spirit | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 17:30 | 18:30 |
After all 32 group stage matches, the top teams advance to the knockouts. The playoff schedule is listed below with the confirmed dates for both final-stage fixtures.
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 Knockout Schedule
Just two matches remain after the group stage ends. The Eliminator on August 14 decides who earns a spot in the Grand Final two days later on August 16.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local/BST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 14 | Eliminator | TBC | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Grand Final | TBC | 17:00 | 18:00 |
The 2026 champion will be crowned at the Grand Final on August 16. The venue and teams for both knockout matches will be confirmed once the group stage concludes.
Venues For The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026
Eight world-class grounds across England and Wales will host matches this summer. Each venue brings different playing conditions and a distinct atmosphere to the competition.
Kennington Oval, London
The Oval is one of England’s most iconic cricket grounds and MI London’s home base. It is a high-scoring venue with a flat pitch that batters love.
The large London crowd makes it one of the loudest grounds in the competition. Several key group stage matches are scheduled here.
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
The Rose Bowl is Southern Brave’s home and has hosted some brilliant moments in The Hundred since the tournament began.
The pitch offers a fair contest between bat and ball. The venue has modern facilities and a strong local fan base. It is a lively and well-rounded ground for T20 cricket.
Lord’s, London
Lord’s is the home of cricket and serves as the London Spirit’s base in The Hundred. The pitch can be two-paced, which makes free stroke play tricky at times.
Playing at Lord’s always adds extra weight to any match. The knowledgeable crowd here makes every game feel like a major occasion.
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Edgbaston is Birmingham Phoenix’s fortress and has a reputation for producing big, electric matches. The crowd is loud and fully invested in every ball.
The pitch is generally good for batting with a fast outfield. High-scoring games have been the norm at Edgbaston, making it a fan-favourite venue.
Headingley, Leeds
Headingley is the home of the Sunrisers Leeds and one of England’s most historic cricket grounds. The pitch can offer early seam movement before the batters take control.
The Leeds crowd is passionate and always backs the home side strongly. Matches here tend to be competitive and tight right to the end.
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Emirates Old Trafford is the Manchester Super Giants’ home in The Hundred. The pitch suits both batters and spinners, which produces varied and interesting games.
The ground carries a strong cricket culture and draws big, enthusiastic crowds every match day. It is one of the finest venues in the north of England.
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Trent Bridge is the Trent Rockets’ home and one of England’s most batter-friendly grounds. The pitch is flat and fast, which regularly leads to high totals.
The ground creates a fantastic atmosphere for day-night matches under lights. Some of the biggest scores in The Hundred’s short history have come here.
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Sophia Gardens is Welsh Fire’s home and the only Welsh venue in the competition. The ground has a scenic setting and produces highly competitive cricket.
Swing bowlers often dominate the early overs before batters take control. It is a unique ground that gives Welsh Fire a clear home advantage.
Squads For The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026
All eight teams have named strong squads for the 2026 edition, blending international stars with talented local players. Here is the full squad list for every team.
Trent Rockets Squad
Tim David, Ben Duckett, Finn Allen, Dan Mousley, Mitchell Santner, Craig Overton, Lewis Gregory, Tom Banton, Sam Billings, Aneurin Donald, Louis Kimber, David Payne, Matt Henry, Danny Briggs, Ben Mayes, Brad Currie
Southern Brave Squad
David Miller, Ben McKinney, Tom Abell, Caleb Falconer, Marcus Stoinis, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jamie Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Thomas Rew, Michael Pepper, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Chris Jordan, Daniel Worrall
Manchester Super Giants Squad
Aiden Markram, Leus du Plooy, Max Holden, Tawanda Muyeye, Paul Walter, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Tim Seifert, Tom Moores, Noor Ahmad, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, Tom Hartley, George Scrimshaw
Welsh Fire Squad
Joe Root, Asa Tribe, Matthew Short,Rachin Ravindra, Ben Kellaway, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Philip Salt, Jordan Cox, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Lockie Ferguson, Thomas Aspinwall, Sam Cook, Jafer Chohan
Sunrisers Leeds Squad
Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Mitchell Marsh, Dan Lawrence, Benny Howell, Tom Lawes, Liam Patterson-White, Ed Barnard, Ryan Rickelton, Tom Alsop, Brydon Carse, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Potts, Abrar Ahmed, Reece Topley
Birmingham Phoenix Squad
Will Smeed, Laurie Evans, Mitchell Owen, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Jordan Thompson, Scott Currie, Ethan Brookes, Donovan Ferreira, Joe Clarke, Saqib Mahmood, Usman Tariq, Chris Wood, Mustafizur Rahman
MI London Squad
James Vince, Ollie Sykes, Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Sam Curran, Rashid Khan, Tom Curran, Nicholas Pooran, Ollie Pope, Trent Boult, Nathan Sowter, Richard Gleeson, Olly Stone, Callum Parkinson
London Spirit Squad
Dewald Brevis, Adam Hose, Liam Livingstone, James Coles, Jamie Overton, David Willey, Jonny Bairstow, James Rew, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Matthew Fisher, Adam Zampa, Mason Crane, Adam Milne, Tymal Mills
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Conclusion: The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026
The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 runs from July 21 to August 16, covering 34 matches across eight world-class venues. All eight teams carry strong squads and real title ambitions this year.
The group stage will be intense, and the knockouts will be dramatic. With no team having won back-to-back yet, the competition is as open as it has ever been. This is a summer of cricket not to miss.
