CODE Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201c(We don\u2019t know) whether that would preclude a match the week before the Grand Prix, as an example, which it could be, so we need to wait for that date and see what the ramifications are before looking at that further.\u201d<\/p>\n
An interstate Sheffield Shield final would not be unprecedented \u2014 Hobart hosted the 2015 decider between Victoria and Western Australia, while the 2017 final was played in Alice Springs.<\/p>\n
7\/37! Victoria choke in Shield Final! | 06:27<\/p>\n
The 2026\/27 Sheffield Shield commences on October 7, with reigning champions South Australia taking on Victoria at Junction Oval in a rematch of last summer\u2019s final.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Perth Stadium will host its first Sheffield Shield match in eight years when Western Australia face Tasmania at the 60,000-seat venue from November 23. The fixture takes place less than two weeks before Australia\u2019s Trans-Tasman Trophy series opener against New Zealand at the same venue, which commences on December 9.<\/p>\n
Last summer, the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium wrapped up in less than two days, courtesy of some reckless batting and superb bowling, with the venue earning a \u201cvery good\u201d pitch rating from the ICC. However, head curator Isaac McDonald and his team will be under pressure to produce a surface that provides a fair contest between bat and ball, with last summer\u2019s shortened Test matches costing CA millions in lost revenue.<\/p>\n
In early February, each state will play a day-night fixture, including a pink-ball contest between Victoria and Tasmania at the MCG, a month prior to the 150th anniversary Test between Australia and England at the same venue. It will be the first day-night Sheffield Shield match at the MCG in more than a decade.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, the One-Day Cup commences on September 18, with the final scheduled for February 14. Junction Oval will host its first one-day match under lights when Victoria takes on reigning champions New South Wales on September 25, the day before the AFL Grand Final.<\/p>\n
Should DRS be used in Shield Final? | 00:35<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to launch another domestic season, delivering an extensive schedule of cricket across the country,\u201d Roach said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe schedule has been designed to ensure our domestic competitions play a key role in providing performance opportunities for players and support a strong summer of international cricket.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe February day-night Sheffield Shield round across the MCG, Adelaide Oval and the Gabba provides an important platform for players to develop their skills in pink-ball conditions, with its timing later in the season allowing us to take advantage of optimal conditions and build into the 150th Anniversary Test.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re also pleased that every state will host some home Sheffield Shield matches at its major Test cricket venues this season, including the return of Sheffield Shield cricket to Perth Stadium for the first time in eight years.<\/p>\n
\u201cAcross the season, there are also key moments for fans, including the One-Day Cup fixture in Melbourne on AFL Grand Final Eve. We are confident that scheduling matches across a mix of major stadiums and traditional venues will again deliver high-quality experiences for players and fans alike.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to the start of the domestic season on 18 September and thank the State and Territory Associations and the Australian Cricketers\u2019 Association for their ongoing support.\u201d<\/p>\n
SHEFFIELD SHIELD 2026\/27 FIXTURES<\/p>\n
All start times local<\/p>\n
Round 1 <\/p>\n
7 October \u2013 VIC vs SA, Junction Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
8 October \u2013 NSW vs TAS, Cricket Central, 10.30am <\/p>\n
8 October \u2013 WA vs QLD, WACA Ground, 10.30am <\/p>\n
Round 2 <\/p>\n
19 October \u2013 SA vs QLD, Adelaide Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
19 October \u2013 TAS vs VIC , Bellerive Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
19 October \u2013 WA vs NSW, WACA Ground, 10.30am <\/p>\n
Round 3 <\/p>\n
28 October \u2013 SA vs WA, Adelaide Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
30 October \u2013 TAS vs NSW, Bellerive Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
31 October \u2013 QLD vs VIC , Gabba, 10am <\/p>\n
Round 4 <\/p>\n
11 November \u2013 Qld vs TAS, Gabba, 10.30am <\/p>\n
11 November \u2013 NSW vs SA, Cricket Central, 10.30am <\/p>\n
11 November \u2013 VIC vs WA, MCG, 10.30am <\/p>\n
Round 5 <\/p>\n
22 November \u2013 NSW vs QLD, SCG, 10.30am <\/p>\n
23 November \u2013 WA vs TAS, Perth Stadium, 10.30am <\/p>\n
24 November \u2013 SA vs VIC, Adelaide Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
Round 6 <\/p>\n
3 December \u2013 NSW v WA, SCG, 10.30am <\/p>\n
3 December \u2013 VIC vs QLD, MCG, 10.30am <\/p>\n
3 December \u2013 SA vs TAS, Adelaide Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
Round 7<\/p>\n
8 February \u2013 QLD vs WA, Gabba, 2pm <\/p>\n
8 February \u2013 VIC vs TAS, MCG, 2.30pm <\/p>\n
8 February \u2013 SA vs NSW, Adelaide Oval, 2.30pm <\/p>\n
Round 8 <\/p>\n
20 February – NSW vs VIC , SCG, 10.30am <\/p>\n
20 February – TAS vs QLD, Bellerive Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
20 February – WA vs SA, WACA Ground, 10.30am <\/p>\n
Round 9 <\/p>\n
2 March – QLD vs NSW, Allan Border Field, 10am <\/p>\n
2 March – TAS vs SA, Bellerive Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
2 March – WA vs VIC, WACA Ground, 10.30am <\/p>\n
Round 10 <\/p>\n
14 March – QLD vs SA, Allan Border Field, 10am <\/p>\n
14 March – VIC vs NSW, Junction Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
14 March – TAS vs WA, Bellerive Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
Final<\/p>\n
25-29 March – TBC<\/p>\n
ONE-DAY CUP 2026\/27 SCHEDULE<\/p>\n
All start times local<\/p>\n
18 September \u2013 WA vs SA, WACA Ground, 2pm <\/p>\n
19 September \u2013 QLD vs VIC, Allan Border Field, 2pm <\/p>\n
20 September \u2013 WA vs TAS, WACA Ground, 2pm <\/p>\n
22 September \u2013 QLD vs NSW, Allan Border Field, 2pm <\/p>\n
23 September \u2013 SA vs TAS, Karen Rolton Oval, 10am <\/p>\n
25 September \u2013 VIC vs NSW, Junction Oval, 2pm <\/p>\n
12 October \u2013 VIC vs SA, Junction Oval, 2pm <\/p>\n
13 October \u2013 NSW vs TAS, Cricket Central, 10am <\/p>\n
13 October \u2013 WA vs QLD, WACA Ground, 2pm <\/p>\n
17 October \u2013 SA vs QLD, Karen Rolton Oval, 10am <\/p>\n
24 October \u2013 TAS vs VIC, Bellerive Oval, 10.30am <\/p>\n
24 October \u2013 WA vs NSW, WACA Ground, 2pm <\/p>\n
16 November \u2013 QLD vs TAS, Gabba, 10am <\/p>\n
16 November \u2013 NSW vs SA, Cricket Central, 10am <\/p>\n
16 November \u2013 VIC vs WA, Junction Oval, 2pm <\/p>\n
2 February \u2013 NSW vs VIC, Cricket Central, 10am <\/p>\n
2 February \u2013 TAS vs QLD, Bellerive Oval, 2pm <\/p>\n
2 February \u2013 SA v WA, Karen Rolton Oval, 11am <\/p>\n
5 February \u2013 QLD vs WA, Allan Border Field, 2pm <\/p>\n
5 February \u2013 TAS vs NSW, Bellerive Oval, 2pm <\/p>\n
5 February \u2013 SA vs VIC, Karen Rolton Oval, 11am <\/p>\n
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