The Hundred returns on 24 July for its sixth edition, featuring eight city‑based teams that now carry new identities linked to IPL investors. MI London, Sunrisers Leeds and Manchester Super Giants replace former names, while the draft system builds 16 squads for the first time in UK sport.

cuota TV coverage sees 16 matches streamed live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, with 68 matches available on BBC Sounds. Presenters Isa Guha, Alex Hartley and Amber Sandhu lead the broadcast, joined by pundits Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook and Phil Tufnell, with new voices Emilio Gay, Mark Wood, Ajinkya Rahane and Katey Martin.

The format keeps each side batting 100 balls, limits bowlers to 20 balls in five‑ or ten‑ball sets, and introduces a 25‑ball powerplay. Matches finish in 2½ hours, making the event fast‑paced and TV‑friendly. A combined table and trophy will debut in 2026, adding competitive stakes across men’s, women’s and combined standings.

For teams, the new structure demands aggressive batting and rapid bowling strategies; for fans, it offers concise, high‑energy games. Broadcasters gain a steady supply of live content, while the ECB’s investment model aims to broaden cricket’s appeal and commercial viability.