JioStar acquires India rights for The Hundred 2026 from Sony

JioStar has acquired the linear and digital broadcasting rights for the 2026 edition of The Hundred in India from Sony Pictures Networks India, with all 68 matches across the men's and women's competitions set to stream exclusively on JioHotstar and air on the Star Sports Network.

The sixth edition of the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) 100-ball competition begins on July 21 with a double-header at The Oval, featuring the women's clash between MI London and SunRisers Leeds, followed by the men's fixture between the same teams.

The acquisition further strengthens JioStar's cricket portfolio as it continues to expand its live sports offerings in India. The tournament has also entered a new phase this season, with several franchises rebranding under new ownership, including MI London, SunRisers Leeds and Manchester Super Giants.


The men's competition features international stars such as Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Rashid Khan, Heinrich Klaasen, Phil Salt, Tim David, David Miller and Harry Brook. The women's tournament will see several Indian players in action, including Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, and Jemimah Rodrigues.

Prashant Khanna, Head of Rights & 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."

JioStar will broadcast all 68 matches of The Hundred 2026 live in India exclusively on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network.