JioStar has acquired the linear and digital broadcasting rights for the men's and women's editions of The Hundred 2026 in India from Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), strengthening its portfolio of international cricket properties.
The tournament will run from July 21 to August 16, with all 68 matches available live on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network. The competition begins with a double-header at The Oval and concludes with the finals at Lord's.
The men's edition will feature several international stars, including Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Rashid Khan, Heinrich Klaasen, Phil Salt, Tim David, David Miller and Harry Brook.
The women's competition will also see a strong Indian presence, with Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Asha Sobhana and Nandani Sharma among the players set to participate.
Commenting on the acquisition, Prashant Khanna, head of rights and innovation for sports at JioStar, said, "The Hundred has established itself as one of the most innovative cricket competitions in the world, bringing together world-class talent in a format designed to entertain and attract new audiences. We are delighted to bring the tournament exclusively to fans in India across JioHotstar and Star Sports. With both the men's and women's competitions featuring some of the biggest international stars alongside leading Indian players, we look forward to further grow The Hundred's following in one of the world's most passionate cricket markets."
The acquisition further expands JioStar's cricket portfolio, giving Indian audiences access to another global franchise tournament featuring a mix of established international players and emerging talent across both the men's and women's competitions.
