Country Cricket NSW has today announced the dates of its 2026-2027 marquee events, with the best players from across all eight Country Zones to come together across nine carnivals again this summer.
Each carnival is a highly anticipated event within the Country Cricket community, with many storied rivalries set to renew once again.
Central Coast Open Men’s will bid to claim back-to-back McDonald’s Male Country Championships after securing their maiden title last year, while Kira Churchland will aim to lead Western Zone to back-to-back Female Plan B Country Bash titles.
Cricket NSW, along with McDonald’s, Transport NSW and Kookaburra, is proud to offer the future stars of the game elite level competitions across the 13 regional areas.
Country Cricket Schedule
McDonald’s Female Under 19 Country Championships
26 September – 29 September 2026
Tamworth
McDonald’s Country Colts
29 September – 2 October 2026
Illawarra / South Coast
McDonald’s Male Country Championships
12 November – 15 November 2026
Central Coast / Newcastle
Female Plan B Country Bash (Northern)
20 November – 21 November 2026
Singleton
Female Plan B Country Bash (Southern)
20 November – 21 November 2026
Goulburn, Crookwell
Bradman Cup Pre-Carnival (Northern)
21 November – 22 November 2026
Port Macquarie
Bradman Cup Pre-Carnival (Southern)
21 November – 22 November 2026
Orange
McDonald’s Under 16 Female Country Championships
21 – 23 December 2026
Shoalhaven / Nowra
Bradman Cup
4 January – 7 January 2027
Albury
Country Cricket Chair Paul Majoribanks said:
‘We are really looking forward to another exciting season of Country Cricket across New South Wales.
“The 2026-27 season provides a fantastic opportunity for players, coaches, umpires and volunteers from across the state to come together, represent their regions and showcase the depth of talent within Country Cricket.
“Our Country Cricket programs continue to provide important pathways and opportunities for players at all levels, while also bringing cricket to communities right across regional NSW.
“We are proud of the work that goes into delivering these carnivals and competitions and the support we receive from local associations, clubs, councils, volunteers and our partners.”
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