Cricket has a new pace. Not the gentle rhythm of a five-day Test, not the compact tension of an ODI, but something altogether faster, louder, and more immediately addictive. The Hundred arrived in 2021 and it has not slowed down since.

Now in its sixth season, The Hundred has grown into one of the most sought-after dates on the summer hospitality calendar. The format is designed for maximum entertainment. The matches are sharp and decisive, the atmosphere is electric, and with London Spirit calling Lord’s home, there are some truly special fixtures to get excited about in 2026.

Whether you’re a seasoned cricket fan or someone who has never followed the sport, an afternoon in a private box at Lord’s for a Hundred fixture is one of the best days out that summer hospitality has to offer.

What is The Hundred?

The Hundred is a franchise-based cricket competition featuring eight city teams, each playing matches of exactly 100 balls per side. Matches are brisk, rarely lasting more than three or four hours, and the action is relentless throughout.

Each match features both men’s and women’s fixtures, usually played back-to-back on the same day, meaning you get a full programme of live cricket from the moment you arrive. The teams feature the best domestic and international talent in the game, and the quality of play reflects that.

MI London head into 2026 as the defending Men’s champions, formerly known as the Oval Invincibles. The Northern Superchargers claimed the Women’s title in 2025. With both titles up for grabs, every fixture matters from ball one.

Why The Hundred Works So Well for Hospitality

Test cricket is a beautiful thing, but it asks something of its audience. Five days, a steep learning curve, and a patience that not everyone brings to a corporate hospitality day.

The Hundred is different. The format is accessible from the first ball. There is context to every delivery, boundaries hit with regularity, and a sense of momentum and drama that carries from the first over to the last. Even guests who know nothing about cricket find themselves caught up in it.

It also fits the day beautifully. You arrive, settle into your private box, enjoy lunch and drinks, watch an extraordinary standard of cricket, and leave having had a genuinely memorable afternoon. There is no lingering, no confusion about when the day ends. It is perfectly packaged.

The Hospitality Experience at Lord’s

There is nowhere quite like Lord’s. The home of cricket is one of the most recognisable sporting venues in the world, and watching The Hundred from a private box here takes the experience to another level entirely.

Through Engage, our Lord’s Box Package gives you and your guests a pitch-facing private suite with a designated seating area just outside, so you can move in and out as the game unfolds. Each suite accommodates up to 18 guests and is looked after by a personal suite host throughout the day.

The package includes a premium buffet menu and complimentary bar, meaning drinks are covered from arrival to the final ball. It is a relaxed, social setup that lends itself to both corporate entertaining and celebrations with friends or family.

Lord’s Box Package, at a glance:

• Pitch-facing private suite
• Dedicated hospitality entrance
• Personal suite host
• Premium buffet menu
• Complimentary bar
• Capacity for up to 18 guests

London Spirit Home Fixtures: 2026

London Spirit have five home fixtures at Lord’s this summer, giving you multiple opportunities to experience The Hundred in hospitality. Each match features both the men’s and women’s games.

London Spirit v Manchester Super Giants

Date: Thursday 23rd July

The Spirit open their Lord’s account against the Manchester Super Giants, who have been among the most competitive sides in the competition since its inception. A strong start to the home campaign and a great entry point for first-time Hundred guests.

Book London Spirit v Manchester Super Giants hospitality: https://engagehospitality.co.uk/event/cricket-2026-the-hundred-london-spirit-v-manchester-super-giants/

London Spirit v Southern Brave

Date: Saturday 1 August

The Southern Brave are one of the competition’s standout franchises. This is a high-quality midseason fixture that should produce some of the most entertaining cricket of the Lord’s home schedule. A Saturday date makes it ideal for a social group or a client entertainment day.

Book London Spirit v Southern Brave hospitality: https://engagehospitality.co.uk/event/cricket-2026-the-hundred-london-spirit-v-southern-brave/

London Spirit v MI London

Date: Thursday 6 August

This is the capital derby. MI London arrive at Lord’s as the defending Men’s champions. London rivalry, title holders, and two of the competition’s most popular teams. This fixture has all the ingredients to be the standout home game of the season.

Book London Spirit v MI London hospitality: https://engagehospitality.co.uk/event/cricket-2026-the-hundred-london-spirit-v-mi-london/

London Spirit v Birmingham Phoenix

Date: Sunday 9 August

Birmingham Phoenix are always a threat, and a Sunday fixture at Lord’s has a different, slightly more relaxed energy to it. A brilliant option for a late-summer group day, with the home straight of the competition in sight and the stakes rising.

Book London Spirit v Birmingham Phoenix hospitality: https://engagehospitality.co.uk/event/cricket-2026-the-hundred-london-spirit-v-birmingham-phoenix/

The Hundred Final 2026

Date: Sunday 16 August

The biggest day in the competition. The Hundred Final at Lord’s brings together the best two sides for a winner-takes-all afternoon that the ground rarely sees matched for atmosphere and pure sporting theatre. If you are going to choose one Hundred fixture to experience in hospitality, this is the one. Availability is limited and demand is high, so early enquiry is strongly advised.

Book The Hundred Final 2026 hospitality: https://engagehospitality.co.uk/event/cricket-2026-the-hundred-final/

Who is The Hundred Hospitality Right For?

The short answer is: almost anyone. The format’s accessibility makes it an unusually versatile hospitality option.

For corporate groups, it offers a premium, high-energy environment that keeps guests engaged throughout the day. For groups of friends, it is a summer event with real occasion built into it. For those new to cricket hospitality, The Hundred is arguably the best possible entry point, because the sport never stops giving you reasons to watch.

And for cricket fans, of course, it is simply a superb day of high-quality, high-stakes cricket at one of the sport’s most celebrated venues.

Book Your Hundred Hospitality at Lord’s

Boxes at Lord’s for The Hundred 2026 are available now across all five London Spirit home fixtures, including the Final. Availability moves quickly, particularly for the London derby and the Final itself.

Browse all available London Spirit fixtures below, or get in touch with our team to find the right date for your group.

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