The Hundred 2025: Full Schedule, Teams & Where to Watch Online

The highly anticipated fifth season of The Hundred—from 5 August to 31 August 2025—returns with its signature 100-ball format, showcasing both men’s and women’s competitions. Featuring eight city-based teams, 34 double-headers, and world-class talent, it’s set to be a summer cricket highlight. Here's your definitive guide to teams, fixtures, format, and global viewing options.

Tournament Overview & Format

• Dates: Tuesday, 5 August – Sunday, 31 August 2025
   
• Teams: Eight teams in both men’s and women’s: Birmingham Phoenix, London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers, Oval Invincibles, Southern Brave, Trent Rockets, and Welsh Fire.
   
• Matches: 64 group-stage matches (32 men’s, 32 women’s), each team plays 8 matches (one against each opponent + one regional repeat), followed by a knockout weekend: Eliminator (30 August) and Final (31 August at Lord’s).
   
• Format: Innovatively condensed – 100 balls per innings, powerplay of 25 balls, bowlers deliver 5 or 10 balls; max 20 balls per bowler.
   

Key Fixtures & Scheduling

• Inaugural double-header: Tuesday 5 August at Lord’s – London Spirit Women vs. Oval Invincibles Women, followed by Oval Invincibles Men vs. London Spirit Men.
   
• Consistent double-headers: Typically midday (women) and evening (men), every day across eight weeks .
   
• Knockout Weekend at London:
   
  • 30 August (Eliminator) – 2nd vs 3rd place teams
     
  • 31 August (Final) – Top seed vs Eliminator winner at Lord’s.
     

Teams & Leadership

A quick look at captains for the men’s competition, highlighting international talent :

Team	Captain
Birmingham Phoenix	Liam Livingstone
London Spirit	Kane Williamson
Manchester Originals	TBD
Northern Superchargers	TBD
Oval Invincibles	Sam Billings
Southern Brave	TBD
Trent Rockets	TBD
Welsh Fire	Tom Abell

(The women’s teams will mirror this structure with top England internationals leading each side.)

Broadcasting & Streaming

United Kingdom

• Sky Sports Cricket broadcasts every match live.
   
• BBC offers free-to-air coverage of 10 men's and 8 women’s matches, including the finals.
   
• NOW TV provides flexible, daily or monthly streaming passes.
   

International Coverage

• India & South Asia: Broadcast via Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV, which hold The Hundred rights through 2028.
   
• USA: Likely available via Willow TV and Sling TV, supported by ESPN+ streaming.
   
• Australia / NZ: Accessible through Kayo Sports, Fox Cricket, and Fetch TV packages.
   
• Sub-Saharan Africa: On SuperSport via DStv.
   
• Rest of the world: Rights vary; check local listings—often via ICC.tv or ESPN services.
   

VPN Access

If travelling, legal streaming via NordVPN or ExpressVPN to your home region works well, as verified by Tom’s Guide recommendations.

What’s New in 2025

• Format stability: Retains 100-ball structure with no changes confirmed.
   
• Franchise news: New sponsorship deals and overseas TV arrangements expected, but the format and team structure remain intact for this season.
   

Final Summary & Tips

• With a blend of international stars and English talent, each double-header promises 2.5 hours of high-energy entertainment.
   
• Don’t miss the Sunday final at Lord’s on 31 August—free on BBC for lucky fans, full coverage on Sky.
   
• Consider Sky Sports passes or Sony LIV subscriptions early for full access.
   

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