The Hundred Men's 2026 Schedule and Format Announced
The sixth edition of The Hundred men's competition will run from 21 July to 16 August 2026, with MI London taking on Sunrisers Leeds in the opener.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced the schedule for the 2026 edition of The Hundred men's competition. The tournament will be held from 21 July to 16 August, with the opening match featuring MI London against Sunrisers Leeds at The Kia Oval.
The competition features eight teams, each playing eight group-stage matches. Each team faces six opponents once and their local rival twice. The local rivalries are Phoenix vs Rockets, Spirit vs MI London, Super Giants vs Sunrisers, and Brave vs Fire. The group stage is followed by the Eliminator on 14 August at The Kia Oval, where the second- and third-placed teams compete for a spot in the final.
The final will be held at Lord's on 16 August, with the team finishing first in the group stage advancing directly. Live streaming and telecast details for viewers in India are yet to be confirmed. Squad announcements are expected closer to the tournament start.