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.<\/p>\n
Each carnival is a highly anticipated event within the Country Cricket community, with many storied rivalries set to renew once again. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Central Coast Open Men\u2019s will bid to claim back-to-back McDonald\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Cricket NSW, along with McDonald\u2019s, Transport NSW and Kookaburra, is proud to offer the future stars of the game elite level competitions across the 13 regional areas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Country Cricket Schedule\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
McDonald’s Female Under 19 Country Championships \u00a0
26 September \u2013 29 September 2026\u00a0 \u00a0
Tamworth <\/p>\n
McDonald’s Country Colts\u00a0
29 September \u2013 2 October 2026\u00a0
Illawarra \/ South Coast\u00a0<\/p>\n
McDonald’s Male Country Championships\u00a0
12 November \u2013 15 November 2026\u00a0
Central Coast \/ Newcastle\u00a0<\/p>\n
Female Plan B Country Bash (Northern)\u00a0
20 November \u2013 21 November 2026\u00a0
Singleton\u00a0<\/p>\n
Female Plan B Country Bash (Southern)\u00a0
20 November \u2013 21 November 2026
Goulburn, Crookwell\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bradman Cup Pre-Carnival (Northern)\u00a0
21 November \u2013 22 November 2026
Port Macquarie\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bradman Cup Pre-Carnival (Southern)\u00a0
21 November \u2013 22 November 2026\u00a0
Orange\u00a0<\/p>\n
McDonald’s Under 16 Female Country Championships\u00a0
21 \u2013 23 December 2026\u00a0
Shoalhaven \/ Nowra\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bradman Cup\u00a0
4 January \u2013 7 January 2027\u00a0
Albury\u00a0<\/p>\n
Country Cricket Chair Paul Majoribanks said:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018We are really looking forward to another exciting season of Country Cricket across New South Wales.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOur 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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe 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.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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