With the blockbuster cricket competition The Hundred well under way, the clock is ticking for cricket clubs across Northern Ireland to make their pitch for a chance of catching a £1,000 cash prize this summer.
As an official sponsor of The Hundred, KP Snacks (NI) is offering local cricket clubs, at all levels, the chance to run away with £1000 towards much needed cricket gear and equipment.
But the leading snacks brand is urging clubs not to miss out as the closing date for submissions is fast approaching – with all entries to be received no later than 12 noon on Sunday August 16th, 2026.
To be in with a chance of winning, clubs from all across Northern Ireland are invited to email [email protected] and explain, in no more than 500 words, why they deserve to win £1,000 and how they would propose using the money to benefit their club or develop cricket in their area.
KP Snacks Business Account Manager (Northern Ireland) Ricky Watts explains: “The final of The Hundred is now in sight which means that the chance for local clubs in NI to win £1,000 will soon be gone. We really don’t want anyone to miss out, and we know lots of people go on holiday at this time of year, so we thought we’d remind everyone that the deadline for entries closes at 12 noon on Sunday August 16.
“We know the challenges local clubs face, especially when it comes to funding, and this is our way of helping one deserving club continue to thrive – whether that’s updating equipment, supporting youth development or just keeping the lights on in the clubhouse.
“We are committed to helping clubs grow and thrive, and we know that this £1,000 prize will provide a much-needed boost at a time when many clubs are grappling with tight budgets, ageing equipment, and dwindling resources – all while continuing to serve as vital community hubs,” he added.
“We know that this money would be a real boost for any local club, no matter what level they play at, so I would urge clubs out there to pitch your plea before it’s too late, and you just might catch the cash!”
KP Snacks brands will feature on the sleeve of all eight teams in The Hundred this season. This year’s competing teams are MI London, Sunrisers Leeds, Southern Brave, Welsh Fire, Trent Rockets, London Spirit, Manchester Super Giants and Birmingham Phoenix – whilst brands featured include popchips, POM-BEAR, Tyrrells, KP Nuts, Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Skips and Whole Earth
In addition to the cricket club competition, an on-pack promotion across a number of featured KP Snacks brands will give shoppers the chance to win a Grand Prize of £20,000 as well as daily cash and cricket prizes until August 22, 2026.
