As The Hundred returns for 2026, airing live on Sky Sports from July 21 to August 16, several exciting changes are set to transform the ECB's 100-ball competition.

New Team Trophy
A standout innovation this year is a combined men's and women's trophy awarded to the team excelling across both competitions, alongside individual titles for each.

• Every match win, whether in the group stage, eliminator, or final, is worth four points.
• Bonus points are available for the top teams in both leagues.
• In case of a tie, the team with a final win prevails, or if needed, the combined net run-rate determines the winner.

New Owners and Team Names
All eight teams now feature overseas investors, including:

• Reliance Industries Limited acquiring a 49% stake in MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles).
• Todd Boehly's Cain International securing the same stake in Trent Rockets.
• Jude Bellingham, the England football star, takes a 1.2% stake in Birmingham Phoenix, aiming to boost cricket participation in the community.

New Kits
The influx of overseas investment has led to notable kit changes:

• MI London adopts blue and gold, matching Mumbai Indians.
• SunRisers Leeds transitions to orange, reflecting SunRisers Hyderabad.
• Birmingham Phoenix now sports a black kit, departing from orange and yellow.

New Money
Over £500 million has been injected into The Hundred through new ownership, and significant player signings have occurred:

• James Coles sold to London Spirit for £390k.
• Dani Gibson earns £190k as SunRisers Leeds secures her services.

Fans can enjoy every match live on Sky Sports, with double-headers featuring women's and men's fixtures throughout the tournament.