Cricket’s most innovative format is back! The Hundred 2026 kicks off on July 21 with an electrifying opener between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds at The Kia Oval. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the complete fixtures for the upcoming season, promising eight teams battling for glory across four thrilling weeks.

The Hundred 2026 Overview

Detail	Information
Tournament Start	July 21, 2026
Grand Final	August 16, 2026
Opening Match	MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds
Total Teams	8
Format	100-ball cricket
Organizing Body	England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

Key Highlights You Can’t Miss

The tournament features a perfect blend of weekend double-headers and weekday showdowns, ensuring fans get their cricket fix throughout the English summer. All matches start at 23:00 IST (evening UK time), making it convenient for Indian cricket enthusiasts to catch the action live.

Opening Week Fixtures:

July 21: MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds (The Kia Oval)
July 22: Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire (Southampton)
July 23: London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants (Lord’s)
July 24: Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets (Edgbaston)

The tournament will showcase high-octane cricket at iconic English venues including Lord’s, The Oval, Old Trafford, and Headingley. For cricket fans who also follow other sports, check out our comprehensive cricket coverage and sports news updates.

The Hundred 2026 Time Tables (Men’s)

Date	Match Details	Timing (IST)	Venue
21 July	MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds	23:00	The Kia Oval, The Oval
22 July	Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire	23:00	Utilita Bowl, Southampton
23 July	London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants	23:00	Lord’s Cricket Ground, Lord’s
24 July	Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets	23:00	Edgbaston, Birmingham
25 July	Sunrisers Leeds vs Southern Brave	19:00	Headingley, Leeds
25 July	Welsh Fire vs MI London	22:30	Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
26 July	Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix	19:00	Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
26 July	Trent Rockets vs London Spirit	22:30	Trent Bridge, Nottingham
27 July	Southern Brave vs MI London	23:00	Utilita Bowl, Southampton
28 July	Sunrisers Leeds vs Manchester Super Giants	23:00	Headingley, Leeds
29 July	Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets	19:30	Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
29 July	MI London vs London Spirit	23:00	The Kia Oval, The Oval
30 July	Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix	23:00	Utilita Bowl, Southampton
31 July	Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets	23:00	Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
1 August	Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire	19:00	Edgbaston, Birmingham
1 August	London Spirit vs Southern Brave	22:30	Lord’s Cricket Ground, Lord’s
2 August	Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds	19:00	Trent Bridge, Nottingham
2 August	MI London vs Manchester Super Giants	22:30	The Kia Oval, The Oval
3 August	Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave	23:00	Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
4 August	Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit	23:00	Headingley, Leeds
5 August	Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire	19:30	Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
5 August	Trent Rockets vs Birmiingham Phoenix	23:00	Trent Bridge, Nottingham
6 August	London Spirit vs MI London	23:00	Lord’s Cricket Ground, Lord’s
7 August	Birmingham Phoenix vs Sunrisers Leeds	23:00	Edgbaston, Birmingham
8 August	MI London vs Trent Rockets	19:00	The Kia Oval, The Oval
8 August	Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants	22:30	Utilita Bowl, Southampton
9 August	Sunrisers Leeds vs Welsh Fire	19:00	Headingley, Leeds
9 August	London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix	22:30	Lord’s Cricket Ground, Lord’s
10 August	Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave	23:00	Trent Bridge, Nottingham
11 August	Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds	23:00	Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
12 August	Welsh Fire vs London Spirit	19:30	Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
12 August	Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London	23:00	Edgbaston, Birmingham
14 August	Homes TBC vs Away TBC	22:30	TBC
16 August	Final	22:30	TBC

What Makes The Hundred Special?

The Hundred revolutionized cricket with its 100-ball format, designed for maximum entertainment in minimum time. Each innings lasts just over 90 minutes, perfect for families and newcomers to the sport. The fast-paced action, strategic timeouts, and simplified rules have made it one of cricket’s most exciting innovations since the IPL.

According to the ECB’s official announcements, The Hundred has attracted record viewership and continues to grow cricket’s fanbase across demographics.

How to Follow The Hundred 2026

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