The Hundred Women’s competition is set to return for its 2026 season, running from July 21 to August 16, with the fixtures officially announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
The tournament will feature 8 women’s teams competing across 34 matchdays, including three newly renamed franchises – Manchester Super Giants (formerly Manchester Originals), MI London, and Sunrisers Leeds.
The opening match will be at The Kia Oval between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds, featuring the defending women’s champions. With teams having already announced their core members through retentions and new signings, including stars like Nat Sciver-Brunt, Smriti Mandhana, and Alice Capsey, the auction for remaining squad spots is set to follow soon. Let’s take a look at the complete fixtures for The Hundred Women’s 2026 competition.
The Hundred Women’s 2026 – Tournament Overview
The 2026 edition promises exciting cricket across England and Wales with enhanced international participation and competitive team rosters.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Duration | July 21 – August 16, 2026 |
| Total Teams | 8 |
| Total Matchdays | 34 |
| Match Format | 100 balls per side |
| Salary Cap per Team | £880,000 |
| Overseas Players Limit | 4 (increased from 3) |
| Finals Date | August 16, 2026 |
The Hundred Women’s 2026 Schedule
The complete fixture list spans 34 matchdays with women’s matches scheduled at iconic venues across England and Wales.
| Date & Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026, 2:45 PM | MI London vs Sunrisers Leeds | The Kia Oval |
| 22 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM | Southern Brave vs Welsh Fire | Utilita Bowl |
| 23 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM | London Spirit vs Manchester Super Giants | Lord’s |
| 24 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM | Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets | Edgbaston |
| 25 Jul 2026, 11:00 AM | Sunrisers Leeds vs Southern Brave | Headingley |
| 25 Jul 2026, 2:30 PM | Welsh Fire vs MI London | Sophia Gardens |
| 26 Jul 2026, 11:00 AM | Manchester Super Giants vs Birmingham Phoenix | Emirates Old Trafford |
| 26 Jul 2026, 2:30 PM | Trent Rockets vs London Spirit | Trent Bridge |
| 27 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM | Southern Brave vs MI London | Utilita Bowl |
| 28 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM | Sunrisers Leeds vs Manchester Super Giants | Headingley |
| 29 Jul 2026, 11:30 AM | Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets | Sophia Gardens |
| 29 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM | MI London vs London Spirit | The Kia Oval |
| 30 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM | Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix | Utilita Bowl |
| 31 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM | Manchester Super Giants vs Trent Rockets | Emirates Old Trafford |
| 1 Aug 2026, 11:00 AM | Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire | Edgbaston |
| 1 Aug 2026, 2:30 PM | London Spirit vs Southern Brave | Lord’s |
| 2 Aug 2026, 11:00 AM | Trent Rockets vs Sunrisers Leeds | Trent Bridge |
| 2 Aug 2026, 2:30 PM | MI London vs Manchester Super Giants | The Kia Oval |
| 3 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM | Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave | Sophia Gardens |
| 4 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM | Sunrisers Leeds vs London Spirit | Headingley |
| 5 Aug 2026, 11:30 AM | Manchester Super Giants vs Welsh Fire | Emirates Old Trafford |
| 5 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM | Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix | Trent Bridge |
| 6 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM | London Spirit vs MI London | Lord’s |
| 7 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM | Birmingham Phoenix vs Sunrisers Leeds | Edgbaston |
| 8 Aug 2026, 11:00 AM | MI London vs Trent Rockets | The Kia Oval |
| 8 Aug 2026, 2:30 PM | Southern Brave vs Manchester Super Giants | Utilita Bowl |
| 9 Aug 2026, 11:00 AM | Sunrisers Leeds vs Welsh Fire | Headingley |
| 9 Aug 2026, 2:30 PM | London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix | Lord’s |
| 10 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM | Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave | Trent Bridge |
| 11 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM | Manchester Super Giants vs Sunrisers Leeds | Emirates Old Trafford |
| 12 Aug 2026, 11:30 AM | Welsh Fire vs London Spirit | Sophia Gardens |
| 12 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM | Birmingham Phoenix vs MI London | Edgbaston |
| 14 Aug 2026, 2:15 PM | Eliminator | TBC |
| 16 Aug 2026, 2:15 PM | Final | TBC |
Women’s Teams – Retained & Signed Players for The Hundred 2026
All eight franchises have utilized the pre-auction retention window to secure their core squads, with big names like Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, and Ellyse Perry being retained, while Smriti Mandhana, Alice Capsey, and Meg Lanning headline the blockbuster new signings.
| Team | Players | Salary Cap Deducted |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Phoenix | Alice Capsey (England – New), Lauren Filer (England – New), Lucy Hamilton (Australia – New), Ellyse Perry (Australia – Retained) | £360,000 |
| London Spirit | Charlie Dean (England – Retained), Grace Harris (Australia – Retained), Mahika Gaur (England – New), Marizanne Kapp (South Africa – New) | £360,000 |
| Manchester Super Giants | Sophie Ecclestone (England – Retained), Meg Lanning (Australia – New), Smriti Mandhana (India – New) | £310,000 |
| MI London | Amelia Kerr (New Zealand – New), Hayley Matthews (West Indies – New), Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England – New) | £310,000 |
| Southern Brave | Lauren Bell (England – Retained), Maia Bouchier (England – Retained), Jemimah Rodrigues (India – New), Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa – Retained) | £360,000 |
| Sunrisers Leeds | Kate Cross (England – Retained), Phoebe Litchfield (Australia – Retained), Annabel Sutherland (Australia – Retained) | £310,000 |
| Trent Rockets | Sophia Dunkley (England – New), Ash Gardner (Australia – Retained), Kim Garth (Australia – New), Nat Sciver-Brunt (England – Retained) | £360,000 |
| Welsh Fire | Freya Kemp (England – New), Georgia Voll (Australia – New), Georgia Wareham (Australia – New) | £310,000 |
Total Women’s Salary Cap: £880,000 per team
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The Hundred Women’s 2026 Budget Cap & Overseas Players Rule
The Hundred has introduced significant changes to team-building regulations for the 2026 women’s competition. Each team has an overall salary pot of £880,000. Teams that signed or retained four players during the pre-auction window – Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Southern Brave, and Trent Rockets – have had £360,000 deducted from their budgets, leaving them with £520,000 for the auction.
However, four teams – Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Sunrisers Leeds, and Welsh Fire – made only three signings, giving them greater financial flexibility with just £310,000 deducted and £570,000 remaining for the auction.
Additionally, franchises can now sign four overseas players, up from the previous limit of three, allowing for greater international star power in the women’s competition. This rule change enables teams to build more globally diverse squads and attract top international talent, with players from India, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, and South Africa already confirmed among the initial signings.
