The fifth edition of The Hundred will run from August 5 to August 31, 2025, featuring eight city‑based franchises competing in both men’s and women’s tournaments. A total of 68 matches will be played, 64 group stage games (32 men’s + 32 women’s) followed by two knockout rounds: an Eliminator at The Oval and the Final at Lord’s.
Each match day is a double-header, with the women’s contest first and the men’s immediately after. One ticket grants access to both.
Venues Across England & Wales
Matches take place across eight iconic stadiums:
- Lord’s, London (London Spirit)
- The Oval, London (Oval Invincibles)
- Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester (Manchester Originals)
- Headingley, Leeds (Northern Superchargers)
- Edgbaston, Birmingham (Birmingham Phoenix)
- Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (Welsh Fire)
- The Rose Bowl, Southampton (Southern Brave)
- Trent Bridge, Nottingham (Trent Rockets)
Full Fixture List Highlights
Here’s a snapshot of the match schedule, accurate to BST and local UK time. Be sure to adjust for your own timezone if needed:
Opening Week:
- Aug 5 (Tue) – London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles at Lord’s
- Aug 6 (Wed) – Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave at Emirates Old Trafford
- Aug 7 (Thu) – Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire at Headingley
- Aug 8 (Fri) – Birmingham Phoenix vs Trent Rockets at Edgbaston
Weekend Quad Clash:
- Aug 9 (Sat) – Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals at The Oval
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit at Sophia Gardens - Aug 10 (Sun) – Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix at The Rose Bowl
Trent Rockets vs Northern Superchargers at Trent Bridge
Mid‑tournament fixtures:
- Aug 11 (Mon) – Manchester Originals vs London Spirit at Emirates Old Trafford
- Aug 12 (Tue) – Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles at Edgbaston
- Aug 14 (Thu) – London Spirit vs Trent Rockets at Lord’s
- Aug 15 (Fri) – Northern Superchargers vs Birmingham Phoenix at Headingley
Quad Clash:
- Aug 13 (Wed) – Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers at The Rose Bowl
Welsh Fire vs Manchester Originals at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff - Aug 16 (Sat) – Trent Rockets vs Southern Brave at Trent Bridge
Oval Invincibles vs Welsh Fire at The Oval - Aug 17 (Sun) – Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers at Emirates Old Trafford
Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit at Edgbaston
Final stretch:
- Aug 18 (Mon) – Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles at Rose Bowl
- Aug 19 (Tue) – Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals at Trent Bridge
- Aug 21 (Thu) – Oval Invincibles vs Trent Rockets at The Oval
- Aug 22 (Fri) – Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire at Edgbaston
Quad Clash:
- Aug 20 (Wed) – Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave at Sophia Gardens
London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers at Lord’s
- Aug 23 (Sat) – Northern Superchargers vs Oval Invincibles at Headingley
London Spirit vs Southern Brave at Lord’s
- Aug 24 (Sun) – Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets at Sophia Gardens
Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix at Emirates Old Trafford
Knockouts & Finale
- Aug 30 (Sat) – Eliminator at The Oval – 2nd vs 3rd place men’s or women’s.
- Aug 31 (Sun) – Final at Lord’s. The top qualifier meets the Eliminator winner in both competitions.
Key Fixtures to Watch
- Opening Match (Aug 5): London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles kicks things off at Lord’s with rival energy on both sides.
- Regional rivalries: Double-headers between Oval Invincibles & Welsh Fire (Aug 16), Invincibles & Trent Rockets (Aug 21), and Invincibles & Spirit (Aug 25) at The Oval are calendar standouts.
- Weekend crowd magnets: Aug 9 & 10 promise big matchups across London, Cardiff, Nottingham, and Southampton.
What’s New in 2025
- Star power boosted. With no clash against Major League Cricket (MLC), top overseas players like Laura Wolvaardt and Amelia Kerr have joined via direct signings. Men’s top contracts rise to £200,000 and women’s to £65,000.
- Structural evolution ahead. The 2025 season is the last under current ECB control. From 2026, private owners (including IPL investors) will take over franchise branding and operations, potentially ushering in a shift to standalone T20 format.
The Hundred 2025 is shaping up to be its most competitive yet: top‑flight venues like Lord’s, Edgbaston, Old Trafford and more; headline players and compelling rivalries, and a packed, action‑filled schedule from early August to the final weekend. Whether you’re a die‑hard cricket fan or new to the format, it’s the ideal mix of fast-paced sport and community‑driven experience.
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