The Hundred: Mens Cricket Competition 2025

Get ready for non-stop cricketing thrills—The Hundred is back, and it’s more electrifying than ever. This high-octane, 100-ball format is designed to keep you on the edge of your seat from the first ball to the last. Bursting with world-class talent and global superstars, The Hundred brings together eight dynamic, city-based teams for five weeks of unforgettable action each summer—and everyone’s invited.

Uniquely blending entertainment and elite sport, The Hundred showcases both men’s and women’s competitions running side by side, giving equal spotlight to both squads. Each team boasts 15 players, including up to three international icons and a maximum of one centrally contracted England player in the men’s game.

Mark your calendar:
The fifth season kicks off on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, with a thrilling double-header at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground as London Spirit takes on Oval Invincibles.

The Teams Representing the Cities:
Birmingham Phoenix – Edgbaston, London Spirit – Lord’s, Manchester Originals – Emirates Old Trafford, Northern Superchargers – Headingley, Oval Invincibles – The Kia Oval, Southern Brave – Utilita Bowl, Trent Rockets – Trent Bridge, Welsh Fire – Sophia Gardens

Fast-paced, family-friendly, and packed with drama—The Hundred isn’t just cricket. It’s a summer spectacle.