The sixth edition of The Hundred will begin on July 21, 2026, with MI taking on Sunrisers Leeds in the opening men’s clash at the London Oval. The women’s competition also begins on the same day, with both tournaments running together before the final on 16 August.
The 100-ball tournament has generated even more excitement this year following investment from IPL franchise owners and the rebranding of three teams including MI London, Sunrisers Leeds and Manchester Super Giants. With many international stars involved in the 34 match days, Indian fans are curious to know where they can watch every game live.
If you are looking for The Hundred 2026 live streaming details in India, here is all you need to know about the official TV broadcaster, digital streaming platform and match timings.
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The Hundred 2026 live streaming in India
Indian fans can watch The Hundred 2026 live on SonyLIV, the official digital streaming platform for the tournament in the country.
SonyLIV will stream every match of both the men’s and women’s competitions, allowing viewers to watch the live action on smartphones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs. A valid SonyLIV subscription is required to access the live coverage.
The tournament will begin on July 21 and run till August 16, with all league matches, eliminators and finals available on SonyLIV.
Unlike previous editions, FanCode is not featuring The Hundred 2026 despite some early reports suggesting the contrary. Indian viewers should tune in to SonyLIV for the official live streaming coverage.
Hundred 2026 Live Telecast Channels in India
Sony Sports Network is the official television broadcaster of The Hundred 2026 in India. Fans with cable or DTH connection can watch the tournament live on Sony Sports channels throughout the competition.
The tournament consists of eight franchises:
- mi london
- sunrisers leads
- southern brave
- london spirit
- Trent Rockets
- birmingham phoenix
- welsh fire
- manchester super giants
The league stage will run until mid-August before eliminators on 14 August and the finals on 16 August to determine the champion.
The Hundred 2026 Match Time (IST)
The Hundred follows different match timings depending on whether it is a single-match day or a double-header.
| match type | Start Time(IST) |
|---|---|
| women’s opening match | 7:15 pm |
| women’s regular matches | 7:30 pm |
| women’s double header match | 3:30 pm |
| men’s regular matches | 11:00 PM |
| Men’s first double-header match | 7:00 pm |
| Men’s second double-header match | 10:30 PM |
Most weekday fixtures will start at 11:00 PM IST, while there will be weekend double-headers starting at 7:00 PM IST, ensuring plenty of evening cricket for Indian viewers.
Why The Hundred 2026 is worth watching
This year’s tournament promises to be one of the strongest editions yet. For the first time, teams have been allowed to field four foreign players in the playing eleven, which will increase the quality of international talent on display.
A number of IPL stars and global T20 experts including Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Jofra Archer, Harry Brook, Nicholas Pooran, Will Jacks, Mitchell Marsh, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Tim David and Heinrich Klaasen are set to feature during the competition.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has also introduced a new championship trophy that awards separate titles for each tournament, as well as the franchise with the best combined performance in the men’s and women’s competitions.
How to watch The Hundred 2026 for free
Currently, there is no officially confirmed free streaming option in India for The Hundred 2026.
To watch each match live, viewers will need a SonyLIV subscription for online streaming or a cable or DTH connection with Sony Sports Network for television coverage.
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