New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has planned the domestic schedule alongside the international summer to avoid major clashes between the competitions. The board will announce the full Plunket Shield schedule on September 2. The fixtures for the Super Smash T20 competition will follow later in September.
Auckland will face Canterbury in the opening round, while Wellington will take on Otago. The schedule gives fans across New Zealand early access to List A cricket before the domestic calendar moves into its next phase.
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A total of 14 venues will host matches across the men’s and women’s limited-overs competitions during the 2026-27 domestic season. Domestic cricket will be in several regional centres, giving supporters more opportunities to watch their teams close to home.
The limited-overs season will conclude with the combined Finals Weekend at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington. New Zealand Cricket will bring both competitions together for the event after the concept received a positive response in previous seasons.
Gives Fans the Chance to Watch Our Best Domestic Talent - New Zealand Cricket Chief
“No matter where you live in Aotearoa [the Maori name for New Zealand], there's a good chance a Ford Trophy or Hallyburton Johnstone Shield match is coming to a ground near you this summer. This year's schedule once again gives fans the chance to watch our best domestic talent up close at some fantastic regional venues.”
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