Dates: August 5 – August 31, 2025
Format: 100-ball cricket
Matches: 34 (17 men’s & 17 women’s)
Structure: Group stage followed by knockout rounds
Venues: Lord’s, The Oval, Edgbaston, Headingley, Old Trafford, Trent Bridge, Rose Bowl, and Sophia Gardens

Teams

Men’s Competition:

• Birmingham Phoenix
  
  

• London Spirit
  
  

• Manchester Originals
  
  

• Northern Superchargers
  
  

• Oval Invincibles
  
  

• Southern Brave
  
  

• Trent Rockets
  
  

• Welsh Fire
  
  

Women’s Competition:

• Birmingham Phoenix Women
  
  

• London Spirit Women
  
  

• Manchester Originals Women
  
  

• Northern Superchargers Women
  
  

• Oval Invincibles Women
  
  

• Southern Brave Women
  
  

• Trent Rockets Women
  
  

• Welsh Fire Women
  
  

Key Fixtures

The tournament kicks off with a London derby on August 5, featuring:

• London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles
  
  

The group stage runs through August 28, with each team playing against every other team. The top three teams advance to the knockout stage:

• Eliminator: August 30 at The Oval
  
  

• Final: August 31 at Lord’s

Venues & Match Timing

Matches are scheduled across eight iconic venues:

• Lord’s, London
  
  

• The Oval, London
  
  

• Edgbaston, Birmingham
  
  

• Headingley, Leeds
  
  

• Old Trafford, Manchester
  
  

• Trent Bridge, Nottingham
  
  

• Rose Bowl, Southampton
  
  

• Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
  
  

Each match will be played on the same day at the same venue, with one ticket granting access to both the men’s and women’s games.

New Features in 2025

• Direct Signings: For the first time, teams can sign one overseas player without the draft. Notable signings include Laura Wolvaardt and Amelia Kerr.
  
  

• Increased Contract Values: Top men’s contracts have been raised to £200,000 to attract high-profile players.

Also Read:- The Hundred 2025 Schedule