The Hundred Men's Competition (England) 2026/27

The Hundred Men's Competition operates as a professional cricket tournament in England and Wales, established by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Unlike the traditional county structure, this is a closed franchise league with no promotion or relegation. The eight city-based teams are owned through a hybrid model where host county clubs retain a 51% stake and private investors hold the remainder. The format is distinct from other English cricket competitions. Each team faces 100 balls per innings, divided into chunks of five or ten, with a maximum of 20 balls per bowler. Matches last approximately two and a half hours. The season consists of a round-robin league stage where the top team advances directly to the final. The second and third-placed teams contest an Eliminator, and the final is held at Lord's. The competition differs from the T20 Blast by using a franchise model, a 100-ball format, a central player draft for men's teams, and a 25-ball powerplay. The Blast uses county teams, 120 balls, and traditional contracts. Oval Invincibles are the most successful team, having won three titles in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The current champions are Manchester Super Giants, who won the 2026 title by defeating Trent Rockets.

The Hundred Men's Competition runs as a closed franchise league in England and Wales, sitting alongside the traditional county structure. The ECB launched the tournament after the inaugural 2020 season was postponed due to the pandemic. Teams are owned by a hybrid model where host county clubs keep a 51% stake and private investors hold the rest. The format features 100 balls per innings, with matches lasting around two and a half hours. The season includes a round-robin stage, an Eliminator, and a final at Lord's.

The competition uses a central player draft and a 25-ball powerplay, distinguishing it from the T20 Blast. Oval Invincibles have won the tournament three times. Manchester Super Giants are the current champions after winning the 2026 title. The official website is www.thehundred.com.