Women's Hundred 2026: Schedule, Teams, and Auction System
The eight-team 100-ball tournament returns with double-headers, a new player auction, and overseas stars.
The Women's Hundred 2026 is set to begin on July 21, featuring eight city-based franchises competing in 34 matches across England and Wales. The tournament will once again be played alongside the men's competition as double-headers, with the season opener at The Oval between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds.
This year introduces a full player auction system, replacing the previous draft format, and franchises can now sign up to four overseas players. Stars like Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Meg Lanning, Sophie Devine, and Laura Wolvaardt will be in action.
The league stage runs until August 12, followed by the Eliminator on August 14 and the Final on August 16. Key matches include Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire on July 22 and London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants on July 23.