The Hundred
The Hundred brings fast 100-ball city cricket to Lord's, the Kia Oval and six other grounds over about four weeks in late July and August.
- Dates TBA
- London, United Kingdom
- WhenPlayed every summer over about four weeks in late July and August at eight grounds in England and Wales; fixtures are usually published in January.
- WhereThe Kia Oval and other grounds, London, United Kingdom
- CategorySport & Spectacle · cricket
- GuideOur United Kingdom travel guide →
The Hundred brings fast 100-ball city cricket to Lord's, the Kia Oval and six other grounds over about four weeks in late July and August.
The Hundred is English cricket's newest and fastest format: each innings lasts just 100 balls, matches are done in a couple of hours, and eight city-based franchises field both men's and women's teams over a single high-summer window. Launched in 2021 and designed to draw new and family audiences, it leans into music, big-screen entertainment and a party atmosphere alongside the cricket, with the women's and men's games often played as back-to-back double-headers at the same ground.
What to expect
The competition runs for about four weeks in late July and August; fixtures are usually published in January. Two of the eight teams are based in London — playing at the historic Lord's in St John's Wood and The Kia Oval in Kennington — so the capital hosts a steady run of fixtures through the group stage. The season builds to the knockout stage in August, with Finals Day held at Lord's, where both the men's and women's champions are crowned. Expect short, punchy matches, music between overs and a relaxed, family-friendly crowd.
Tickets are sold per match through the official site and go on sale well before the season; London double-headers and Finals Day are the most in demand, so book early. Both grounds are easily reached by Tube.
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Getting there & around on event days
London is served by several airports; Heathrow (LHR) to the west and Gatwick (LGW) to the south are the main international gateways, both linked to the centre by fast train (the Heathrow Express to Paddington or Gatwick Express to Victoria). The Hundred's London fixtures play at Lord's and The Oval. For Lord's, use St John's Wood station on the Jubilee line, a 5-minute walk; for The Oval, Oval station on the Northern line sits right by the ground. Check your ticket for the venue, then use the Tube rather than driving, as parking is minimal on match days.
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- Before you go, read the UK government's FCDO travel advice for the United Kingdom (entry requirements, safety and local laws).
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