The Hundred 2026 opens with overseas player list by franchise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The sixth edition of The Hundred begins on July 21, featuring both men's and women's matches across UK venues. Each franchise can now sign four overseas players, up from three, a move that aims to enhance the competition. The tournament has seen several franchises rebranded due to new ownership, with MI London facing Sunrisers Leeds in the opener. A shift to a full auction format has increased the overall salary pool for men's players by approximately 45%. This season also introduces a new trophy system, rewarding franchises based on the combined performance of their men's and women's teams.
- •The Hundred starts July 21 with MI London vs. Sunrisers Leeds.
- •Franchises now allowed four overseas players each.
- •Tournament format shifts to a full auction, increasing salary pool by 45%.
- •Combined trophy system rewards franchises for men's and women's team performance.
- •Franchises have undergone rebranding due to new ownership.
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Full list of overseas players in 2026 The Hundred Men's and Women's by franchise
"Check the full list of overseas players featuring in The Hundred 2026 Men's and Women's competitions, broken down by all eight rebranded franchises.
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