After witnessing five successful editions, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s one-of-a-kind tournament, The Hundred, is set to see its first-ever player auction. The auction for The Hundred’s Women’s edition is set to take place on March 11 at the Piccadilly Lights in Central London, where the franchises will aim to secure the best available talent ahead of the 2026 season.
Moreover, this year’s auction as well as the season promises to get even more exciting with several franchises getting rebranded after being joined by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises. With nearly 1000 players registering for the auction, as many as 178 women players will set the tone for the auction on March 11. On Thursday, the men’s auction will feature 247 players, eyeing to get a team. Here in this article, we have compiled all relevant details around the upcoming auction.
When will The Hundred 2026 auction take place?
The Hundred 2026 auction will be held across two days on March 11 and 12 at the Piccadilly Lights in London. The Hundred Women’s 2026 auction will be held on Wednesday, March 11 from 3:15 PM IST onwards.
Where to watch The Hundred 2026 auction live?
The Hundred 2026 player auction will be streamed on The Hundred’s YouTube channel across the world. For users in the UK, the broadcast will be available on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
The Women’s Hundred 2026: Squad size, Salary Cap, Available slots, and More
In the women’s competition, the total salary cap is £880,000. While several teams have signed three players, leaving them with £570,000, a few others with four pre-signed players have a price purse of £520,000 remaining.
| Franchise | Players signed | Remaining price purse (in £) |
| Manchester Super Giants | 3 | 570,000 |
| MI London | 3 | 570,000 |
| Sunrisers Leeds | 3 | 570,000 |
| Welsh Fire | 3 | 570,000 |
| Birmingham Phoenix | 4 | 520,000 |
| London Spirit | 4 | 520,000 |
| Southern Brave | 4 | 520,000 |
| Trent Rockets | 4 | 520,000 |
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