Teams are now allowed to sign or announce retentions from their 2026 squads – who will your team retain?
The Hundred 2027 is already taking shape! Before the Direct Signing Window and the Auction, teams get the chance to hold on to their favourite players from 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the retention window.
What is the retention window?
It’s the period when teams can sign and announce any retained players from their 2026 squads for The Hundred 2027.
When does the retention window open and close?
The window opens on 19 October 2026 and closes on 15 January 2027. Teams can announce their retained players at any point during this period, so keep your eyes peeled!
How many players can each team retain?
Each men’s and women’s squad can retain up to 16 players. Retained players will stay on their 2026 salaries.
Who is eligible to be retained?
Teams can retain any player signed at The Hundred Auction 2026, including those who subsequently didn’t play in the 2026 competition due to injury or unavailability.
They can also retain any replacement player who played at least two games in the 2026 competition
Players selected in the Vitality Wildcard Draft in 2026 can be retained at their base price or on an increased salary for 2027, but they will not count as wildcards next season if retained.
What happens to players who aren’t retained?
Unretained players remain eligible to be signed during the Direct Signing Window, either by their existing team or by another team. They may also enter the Auction.
What is the Direct Signing Window?
The Direct Signing Window runs from 20 January to 3 February 2027. During this period, teams can sign eligible players directly before finalising their squads at the Auction.
As in 2026, teams can make up to four direct signings if they have space in their squad. This includes a maximum of two domestic players and a maximum of two overseas players.
When is The Hundred Auction?
The Hundred Auction will take place in early March 2027. The exact date will be announced in due course.
What are the key dates for The Hundred 2027?
- 19 October 2026 to 15 January 2027: Retention window
- 20 January to 3 February 2027: Direct Signing Window
- March 2027: The Hundred Auction, presented by Monzo
- Summer 2027: Wildcard Draft
Where can I follow the latest retention announcements?
Head to thehundred.com and The Hundred App, and follow The Hundred on X, Instagram and TikTok to see every announcement as it lands.
How can I get tickets for The Hundred 2027?
Sign up to The Hundred mailing list to be first in line. Fixtures will be announced early in 2027, and mailing list members will get priority access to tickets before they go on general sale.
