Real Madrid Star Bellingham Invests in The Hundred’s Phoenix.

Jude Bellingham buys minority stake in Birmingham Phoenix

Birmingham Phoenix have added Jude Bellingham to their ownership group. The England international joins as a minority stakeholder with a focus on local outreach as The Hundred returns next month.

Jude Bellingham buys minority stake in The Hundred team Birmingham Phoenix...

England international Jude Bellingham has acquired a minority stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, co-owners Warwickshire County Cricket Club said on Wednesday.

The Real Madrid midfielder will take a 1.2% holding and focus mainly on community engagement and social projects. Warwickshire will remain the majority stakeholder with 50.4% shares, while Knighthead Capital Management will hold 48.4%.

Real Madrid and England's Jude Bellingham has announced himself as a new investor in The Hundred's Birmingham Phoenix ahead of the 2026 season 🏏 pic.twitter.com/86LuvQSjxX

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“I feel like I owe the city something,” the ⁠22-year-old said in a statement.

“I was fortunate growing up I had the option of ‌playing cricket and playing football, but some kids don’t have that opportunity. It’s important that if I can get involved in something like this to shine a light on ‌an opportunity for kids, then even better.”

The tournament’s sixth season, played in a 100-ball format, runs from July 21 to August 16.