The 2026 One-Day Cup (also known for sponsorship reasons as the 2026 Metro Bank One Day Cup) was the thirteenth edition of the One-Day Cup, a cricket tournament played in England and Wales. Matches were contested with 50 overs per side, having List A cricket status, with all eighteen first-class counties competing in the tournament. The tournament began on 21 July and ended on 20 September 2026. Worcestershire were the defending champions, having won the previous season after beating Hampshire in the rain-affected final.
Middlesex won the tournament, beating Leicestershire by 31 runs in the final.
Teams The teams are placed into the following groups:
Group A: , , , , , , , , Group B: , , , , , , , ,
In the group stage of the competition, each county plays each of the other eight counties in its group once.
Standings Group A
Group B
Sussex Sharks were deducted 2 points after agreeing to a financial support package from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Fixtures
In November 2025, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the fixtures for the tournament as a part of the 2026 English domestic cricket season.
July
August
Knockout stage Bracket
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
References
External links Series home at ESPNCricinfo