Manchester Originals cricket player cheering

Manchester Originals men’s and women’s teams are back in action this summer as cricket’s exhilarating 100-ball competition, The Hundred. Returning for its fifth year to thrill crowds with more fast-paced cricket and action-packed entertainment for all ages.

The action begins with Manchester Originals up against Southern Brave on Wednesday 6 August, with the women’s game getting underway at 3pm and the men’s team taking to the pitch from 6:30pm. 

Overall, Emirates Old Trafford will host four Manchester Originals matchdays in August:

Alongside world-class cricket, crowds can enjoy live music, top DJs, street food making it the ultimate day out for families who love sport and entertainment.

Tickets remain unbelievable value for families with prices set at £5 for under 16s and £17 for adults. Plus, at Emirates Old Trafford, families can enjoy the action from dedicated family seating, designed to create a welcoming, fun-filled atmosphere for fans of all ages.

For more information and to book tickets to catch Manchester Originals in action this summer, visit https://www.thehundred.com/tickets

The Hundred is a sports competition that fuses blockbuster entertainment with world-class cricket, inviting everyone to fall in love with the game at its intense, electrifying, and incredible best.   

Combining a short, fast format of cricket, with each game lasting less than three hours, and incredible entertainment beyond sport, The Hundred is making cricket more accessible and reaching a broader audience. It’s simple: 100 balls per team, most runs wins, so every ball counts.