The Hundred 2026: Inaugural IPL-style player auction to be held in London on March 11-12

Teams will consist of 16 to 18 players, while there is a salary cap as well as a salary collar, which is the minimum amount teams must spend.

Total salaries for the men’s competition for 2026 rose by 45% to £2.05m per side, and the women’s teams’ payroll increased by 100% to £880,000.

The minimum salary for a female player also increased by 50% to 15,000 pounds sterling, while the number of foreign players allowed in both competitions increased from three to four.

Franchises were allowed to sign or retain up to four players each before the auction.

Matches for the 2026 edition of The Hundred have also been announced.

The opening men’s and women’s doubleheader will be played on July 21 at The Oval between MI London against Sunrisers Leeds, two franchises with IPL ownership links.

Total 64 matches, external It is held in the group stage, divided equally between men’s and women’s competitions.

The final round of group matches will take place on August 12, with the elimination match two days later and the final on Sunday, August 16.

Both the Eliminator and Final will have reserve days in case of inclement weather.

Each match will be broadcast live on BBC Sounds, with highlights on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, with 16 matches also available to watch live on BBC TV.