Edgbaston gears up for return of The Hundred

Edgbaston Stadium is gearing up for the return of The Hundred, the 100-ball cricket competition for the fifth consecutive year.

The Birmingham Phoenix teams, led by captains Ellyse Perry and Liam Livingstone, will face off against four rival teams, with each match day featuring both men's and women's games back-to-back.

The tournament kicks off with a local derby between Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets on Friday 8 August from 3pm, as the two rivals go head-to-head in one of the most anticipated games in The Hundred schedule.

This year’s Birmingham Phoenix squad features exciting new talent, including Trent Boult, Georgia Voll and Emma Lamb, as well as fan-favourites Jacob Bethell and Emily Arlott, as they return to make their mark at Edgbaston.

Following the opening clash with Trent Rockets, Birmingham Phoenix will then host Oval Invincibles (12 August), London Spirit (17 August), and finally Welsh Fire (22 August) in what looks set to be an unmissable and action-packed tournament.

Each ticket gives fans access to both the men's and women's matches on each day, with ticket sales already in strong demand for the 2025 fixtures.

The Hundred offers the ideal day out for sports-loving families, with fantastic value tickets available from just £5 for under 16s, and adult tickets starting from £17 before the early bird deadline on 1 July.

Birmingham Phoenix will also welcome a brand-new resident DJ to the stadium to provide non-stop entertainment each match day.

The DJ will be announced alongside on 19 June alongside four music acts that will perform live at every fixture, thanks to The Hundred's partnership with BBC Music Introducing.

New men’s team captain Liam Livingstone said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be named as Birmingham Phoenix captain this year.

“Moeen has done a brilliant job so far and I hope to carry on where he left off to take this team forward.

“The Hundred is always a highlight of the summer and both teams are excited to return to Edgbaston for another incredible season.

“With live music, a new DJ and action-packed cricket, everyone's set to have a brilliant time with us this year at Edgbaston. We can't wait to see you there!”

Alongside the excitement of the four double-header matches, Birmingham Phoenix fans also have the chance to become part of The Hundred Club.

Members can access a range of exclusive perks, including receiving all-new merchandise, watching the cricket action from the best seats in the stadium, enjoying a range of interactive games, plus the chance to meet cricket icons and Birmingham Phoenix players.

To find out more and to book tickets to catch Birmingham Phoenix in action this summer, visit the website.