JioStar has strengthened its cricket portfolio by acquiring the exclusive television and digital broadcasting rights for The Hundred 2026 in India. Fans can now watch every match of both the Men’s and Women’s competitions live exclusively on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network.
The sixth edition of England’s innovative 100-ball cricket tournament begins on 21 July 2026 with a double-header at The Oval, while the Finals will be played at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on 16 August 2026.
📅 The Hundred 2026 at a Glance
| 🏏 Details | 📌 Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | The Hundred 2026 |
| 📅 Starts | 21 July 2026 |
| 🏁 Finals | 16 August 2026 |
| 📍 Opening Venue | The Oval, London |
| 🏟️ Final Venue | Lord’s Cricket Ground |
| 📺 TV Broadcast (India) | Star Sports Network |
| 📱 Digital Streaming | JioHotstar |
| 🎥 Coverage | All 68 Matches |
| 🌍 Rights | Exclusive Linear & Digital Rights in India |
📺 JioStar Acquires Exclusive Rights
JioStar has officially acquired the exclusive linear and digital rights to broadcast The Hundred 2026 in India from the official rights holder, Sony Pictures Networks India.
Cricket fans across the country can enjoy live coverage of all 68 matches, including both the men’s and women’s competitions, exclusively on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network.
🏟️ Tournament Begins with Double-Header
The tournament opens on 21 July with two matches at The Oval.
| 🕒 Match | ⏰ IST Time |
|---|---|
| 👩 MI London vs SunRisers Leeds (Women’s) | 7:15 PM |
| 👨 MI London vs SunRisers Leeds (Men’s) | 11:00 PM |
🌍 About The Hundred
Introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), The Hundred is a fast-paced 100-ball cricket format designed to attract new audiences while delivering world-class entertainment.
The competition features eight city-based franchises representing:
- 🏙️ London
- 🏙️ Manchester
- 🏙️ Birmingham
- 🏙️ Leeds
- 🏙️ Nottingham
- 🏙️ Southampton
- 🏙️ Cardiff
- 🏙️ Bristol
Several teams will also compete under new identities this season.
| 🔄 Previous Name | 🆕 New Name |
|---|---|
| Oval Invincibles | MI London |
| Northern Superchargers | SunRisers Leeds |
| Manchester Originals | Manchester Super Giants |
⭐ Men’s Competition – Star Players
Some of international cricket’s biggest names will feature in the men’s tournament.
| 🌟 Player | 🌍 Country |
|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | England |
| Jofra Archer | England |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan |
| Heinrich Klaasen | South Africa |
| Phil Salt | England |
| Tim David | Australia |
| David Miller | South Africa |
| Harry Brook | England |
🏆 MI London enters the tournament as the three-time defending champions in the men’s competition.
🇮🇳 Indian Stars in the Women’s Competition
Indian cricket fans will have plenty to cheer for with several leading players featuring across franchises.
| 👩 Player | 🏏 Franchise |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Manchester Super Giants |
| Richa Ghosh | Manchester Super Giants |
| Deepti Sharma | SunRisers Leeds |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Southern Brave |
| Kiran Navgire | London Spirit |
| Shweta Sehrawat | MI London |
| Asha Sobhana | Trent Rockets |
| Nandani Sharma | Welsh Fire |
💬 JioStar on the Acquisition
Speaking about the acquisition, Prashant Khanna, Head of Rights & Innovation for Sports at JioStar, said that The Hundred has become one of the world’s most innovative cricket tournaments, featuring top international talent in an exciting format. He added that JioStar is delighted to bring the competition exclusively to Indian audiences across JioHotstar and Star Sports, helping expand the tournament’s popularity among cricket fans in India.
📡 Where to Watch The Hundred 2026 in India
| 📺 Platform | ✅ Availability |
|---|---|
| 📱 JioHotstar | Live Streaming |
| 📺 Star Sports Network | Live Television Broadcast |
All 68 matches from both the men’s and women’s competitions will be available live and exclusively on these platforms throughout the tournament.
📌 Highlights
- 🏏 JioStar acquires exclusive India broadcast rights for The Hundred 2026.
- 📺 Live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
- 📅 Tournament runs from 21 July to 16 August 2026.
- 👩 Women’s competition features leading Indian stars including Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Jemimah Rodrigues.
- 🌍 Every match from both men’s and women’s tournaments will be available live.
- 🏆 MI London begins the season as the defending men’s champions.
