The player retention window for The Hundred 2027 tournament is now open, with the eight men's and women's teams allowed to make signings or retain players from their 2026 squads. Before the direct signing window from January 20 to February 3, and the auction set for March (date yet to be confirmed), teams can first look to secure their favourite players from 2026.
In a change to squad sizes for 2027, teams can now carry a maximum of 19 players (and a minimum of 16), with the number of overseas players allowed rising from four to five. Teams can field four overseas players in the playing XI, up from three in previous seasons.
The window opened on October 19, 2026 and closes on January 15, 2027. Each men's and women's squad can retain up to 16 players, who will stay on their 2026 salaries for the 2027 season. Teams can retain any player signed at The Hundred Auction 2026, including those who missed the competition through injury or unavailability, as well as any replacement player who played at least two games in 2026. Players selected in the Vitality Wildcard Draft can be retained at their base price or on an increased salary, but they will not count as wildcards next season if retained.
Unretained players remain eligible to be signed during the direct signing window, either by their existing team or another team, or they may enter the March 2027 auction. During the direct signing window, teams can make up to four direct signings, including a maximum of two domestic players and two overseas players. The auction will take place in early March 2027, with the exact date to be announced in due course.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing