Northern Superchargers Rebranded as Sunrisers Leeds for The Hundred 2026

Stock exchange filings by Sun Group confirm the new identity following its acquisition of the Leeds franchise.

Overview

Sun Group disclosed the name change to the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange in line with SEBI rules.
Company records show the Leeds-based team will operate as Sunrisers Leeds, aligning with Sun Group’s Sunrisers Hyderabad and Sunrisers Eastern Cape brands.
CityAM reports documents indicating the deal value was around £100m, with the new name registered at Companies House.
Further rebrands are anticipated, with Manchester Originals likely to become Manchester Super Giants and Oval Invincibles expected to be MI London, according to current reporting.
The Hundred’s structure is set to shift to an auction-based player market for 2026, with squads of 16–18 players and a maximum of four overseas players.