A Blockbuster 2025/26 Season at Hagley Oval

The 2025/26 cricket season at Hagley Oval promises to be one of the biggest yet,
with a full calendar of international and domestic fixtures bringing world-class cricket
to the heart of Christchurch.

International cricket begins in October, when England visit for back-to-back T20
internationals. The excitement continues into November and December as the West
Indies arrive for limited overs and Test action, giving fans the chance to see two of
the game’s most entertaining sides up close.

The New Year belongs to the Dream11 Super Smash, with Canterbury’s men’s and
women’s teams set for a string of home fixtures before Hagley Oval takes centre
stage once again by hosting both the Elimination Finals and the Grand Finals at the
end of January. A full weekend of knockout T20 cricket will showcase the best talent
in the country, with the Oval providing the perfect stage.

Then in March, the spotlight shines again as South Africa tour New Zealand. Hagley
Oval will host a thrilling T20 international double-header featuring both the
BLACKCAPS and the WHITE FERNS, as well as a One Day International between
the White Ferns and South Africa – adding a fitting finale to an already packed
season.

Alongside the international and Super Smash action, Hagley Oval will also play host
to the full range of New Zealand’s domestic competitions. Matches in the Ford
Trophy, Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, and Plunket Shield will bring Canterbury’s
men’s and women’s teams onto their home ground throughout the summer. These
fixtures not only give local fans more opportunities to see their provincial sides in
action, but they also complete a truly full home schedule at Hagley Oval – from
international blockbusters to the grassroots heart of New Zealand cricket.
Suzanne Pearce, the Executive Manager for the Canterbury Cricket Trust,

“It’s a big win, not only for the city but the wider Canterbury region. It’s a chance for our fans to see the best players in the country play some awesome cricket and for those young players coming through to be inspired.”

From international thrillers under lights, to the intensity of Super Smash Finals
Weekend, to the enduring traditions of New Zealand’s premier domestic
competitions, Hagley Oval will be the stage for a summer full of highlights and
unforgettable moments.

Download the full international schedule here
Download the Canterbury Cricket Super Smash schedule here
Download Canterbury’s full domestic schedule here