The Hundred cricket tournament secures U.S. broadcast rights for 2026 season
Willow TV and DAZN will air matches from July 21 to August 16, offering U.S. viewers access to eight city-based teams in a format designed for brevity.
The Hundred, a 100-ball cricket competition, will be available to viewers in the United States during its 2026 season, running from July 21 to August 16. The tournament, which features eight city-based teams playing both women’s and men’s matches daily, will be streamed on Willow TV and Willow 2, with select matches also broadcast on DAZN. This marks a significant expansion of the event’s international footprint, bringing the shortened format of the sport to a new market.
The competition is structured to last approximately two and a half hours per match, a deliberate departure from conventional cricket formats that can extend over several days. Each of the eight participating teams comprises 16 players, fielding both men’s and women’s squads. The daily schedule typically features a women’s match followed by a men’s match, culminating in finals on August 16. The participating teams include MI London, Southern Brave, Welsh Fire, London Spirit, Manchester Super Giants, Birmingham Phoenix, Trent Rockets, and SunRisers Leeds.
U.S. audiences can access the broadcasts through several streaming and satellite providers. Willow TV is available via Fubo, Sling’s Dakshin Flex pass, and as part of the DirecTV Sports Pack. The DirecTV Sports Pack is an add-on subscription priced at $14.99 per month, compatible with Signature TV plans, and includes additional sports channels such as MLB Network, NBA TV, and NFL Network. DirecTV also offers a free trial on any tier, providing a low-risk entry point for viewers.
A full fixture list has been published, detailing start times in local UK time and venues for the group stages. Matches are scheduled across various grounds, including the Kia Oval, Utilita Bowl, Lord’s, Edgbaston, Headingley, Sophia Gardens, Emirates Old Trafford, and Trent Bridge. The tournament structure includes a series of league matches followed by Eliminators, with the venues for these knockout stages yet to be confirmed.
The Hundred first launched in 2021, introducing a fast-paced iteration of cricket aimed at broadening the sport’s appeal. The 2026 season continues this model, with the finals serving as the concluding event for both men’s and women’s competitions. The availability of the tournament on major U.S. streaming platforms underscores the growing commercial interest in international cricket beyond its traditional strongholds.
