With chart-topping artists, international cricket stars and thousands of fans already on board, Manchester Originals has revealed its full music line-up for The Hundred 2025.
Now just 50 days out from the tournament’s first ball, The Hundred returns to Emirates Old Trafford for four action-packed matchdays starting on Wednesday 6th August. Known for blending elite sport with live music and unbeatable family value, the tournament drew 50,000 fans in Manchester alone last year, and this summer promises to be even bigger.
Fans can expect a festival atmosphere at every Manchester Originals home game thanks to a continued partnership with BBC Introducing, showcasing top up-and-coming UK artists.
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Manchester soul-pop sensation Lusaint and Nottingham rapper Prido are among the acts confirmed to perform live, alongside Lowes, Aimei 媚, and others throughout the month.
Meanwhile, Perrie will headline the grand final at Lord’s on 31 August, promising “the whole shebang – dancers, great tunes and amazing staging” in a live performance broadcast on BBC and Sky. “An electric crowd, amazing sport in a truly iconic venue: I can’t think of a better Sunday night,” she said.
The Hundred has already seen the likes of Zara Larsson, Bastille, Raye, Becky Hill and Jax Jones grace its stage in previous seasons – and this year’s line-up cements its status as a key fixture in the UK’s music and sport calendar.
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On the pitch, Manchester Originals boasts one of the most exciting squads in the competition. England stars Jos Buttler and Phil Salt return alongside international talent including Beth Mooney, Rachin Ravindra, Amelia Kerr and Heinrich Klaasen.
In the women’s team, hometown heroes Sophie Ecclestone, Fi Morris and Mahika Gaur will be looking to build on last year’s success. “The live music at The Hundred is one of my favourite things about playing in the competition,” said Ecclestone. “It brings something really special that you don’t get anywhere else in cricket.”
Manchester Originals 2025 home fixtures
- Wed 6 August – vs Southern Brave
- Mon 11 August – vs London Spirit
- Sun 17 August – vs Northern Superchargers (already 9,000 tickets sold!)
- Sun 24 August – vs Birmingham Phoenix
