The Hundred
Every ball counts. A high-octane, shortened format designed to bring cricket to a wider audience. Eight city-based teams, world-class talent, and a unique 100-ball countdown.
Format Essentials
What makes The Hundred different from T20 or One-Day cricket.
The game is measured in balls, not overs. A countdown from 100 to 0.
Bowlers can deliver either 5 or 10 consecutive balls. Ends change after 10 balls.
Designed to fit into a tight evening window, perfect for TV audiences.
The City-Based Teams
The Hundred features eight brand-new city-based teams, each with a men's and women's squad. This structure was designed to create fresh identities and rivalries, attracting a new generation of fans to the sport in major metropolitan hubs like London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
UK TV Coverage
The Hundred is one of the most accessible cricket competitions in the UK:
Sky Sports Cricket
The home of The Hundred. Sky Sports broadcasts every single match live, including all men's and women's group games and the finals.
BBC (Free-to-Air)
The BBC broadcasts a selection of matches live each year, ensuring the competition has a significant free-to-air footprint.
The Eight Teams
London Spirit
Based at Lord's. The spiritual home of the capital's northern team.
Oval Invincibles
Representing South London from The Oval. Early dominant force in the format.
Manchester Originals
Based at Old Trafford. Bringing the passion of the North West.
Trent Rockets
Based at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Known for explosive batting lineups.
Southern Brave
Based at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. The South Coast's contenders.
Northern Superchargers
Based at Headingley, Leeds. Covering the Yorkshire and North East region.
The Hundred on TV
The Hundred returns summer 2026 on Sky Sports and BBC. Listings refreshed daily when the competition is active.
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