Tuesday 11 November 2025 We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with some of our social media platforms. This means you may not be able to find our Hagley Oval handles on Instagram and/or Facebook. This also means during this time we are unable to update, post or message across our channels. If you are looking for information on our upcoming matches you should be able to locate everything you need on our website under the ‘Visit us’ section or alternatively you can get in touch with us via the Contact Us form on the website. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. We are hoping this issue is resolved shortly. We appreciate your patience in the meantime. – The Hagley Oval Team

Thursday 23rd October 2025 Due to the red wind warning issued and the state of emergency declared for Canterbury, Hagley Oval and all facilities within the precinct will be closed until further notice. This precautionary closure is to ensure the safety of all staff, members, and visitors during this severe weather event. High winds are forecast to continue throughout the region, posing significant risks from falling debris and unsafe travel conditions. We are closely monitoring updates from MetService, Christchurch City Council, and Civil Defence, and will reopen the precinct as soon as it is safe to do so. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we take these steps to prioritise community safety. For the latest updates, please check: Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel during this time. – The Hagley Oval Team

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 cricketto the heart of Christchurch. International cricket begins in October, when England visit for back-to-back T20internationals. The excitement continues into November and December as the WestIndies arrive for limited overs and Test action, giving fans the chance to see two ofthe game’s most entertaining sides up close. The New Year belongs to the Super Smash, with Canterbury’s men’s andwomen’s teams set for a string of home fixtures before Hagley Oval takes centrestage once again by hosting both the Elimination Finals and the Grand Finals at theend of January. A full weekend of knockout T20 cricket will showcase the best talentin the country, with the Oval providing the perfect stage. Then in March, the spotlight shines again as South Africa tour New Zealand. HagleyOval will host a thrilling T20 international double-header featuring both theBLACKCAPS and the WHITE FERNS, as well as a One Day International betweenthe White Ferns and South Africa – adding a fitting finale to an already packedseason. Alongside the international and Super Smash action, Hagley Oval will also play hostto the full range of New Zealand’s domestic competitions. Matches in the FordTrophy, Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, and Plunket Shield will bring Canterbury’smen’s and women’s teams onto their home ground throughout the summer. Thesefixtures not only give local fans more opportunities to see their provincial sides inaction, but they also complete a truly full home