Male 2026-27 Domestic Fixture Revealed
A blockbuster summer of domestic cricket is one step closer with Cricket Australia releasing the 2026-27 schedules for the men’s Sheffield Shield and Dean Jones Trophy competitions.
Victoria will open their Dean Jones Trophy campaign against Queensland at Allan Border Field on 19 September, before hosting New South Wales under lights at Junction Oval on the AFL Grand Final eve public holiday (September 25) – the venue’s debut of day-night cricket.
It’s one of three day-night home fixtures at Junction Oval, as Victoria also hosts South Australia (October 12) and Western Australia (November 16) in a win for Victorian cricket fans.
In the Sheffield Shield, Victoria launches their campaign in a Final rematch against South Australia at Junction Oval on October 7.
Splitting home games at the MCG and Junction Oval, Victoria will host Tasmania at the home of cricket on February 8 as part of a dedicated day-night Sheffield Shield round as anticipation builds for the 150th Anniversary Test at the MCG.
Cricket Victoria’s General Manager of Cricket Performance, Graham Manou, said the schedule offers a strong platform to build on the progress of recent seasons.
“Our men’s squad has worked hard throughout the off-season, and we’re excited by the season ahead,” Manou said.
“We’re looking forward to home fixtures early in the season and welcoming fans back to Junction Oval and the MCG to support Victoria.”
“It’s an exciting time to be a Victorian cricket fan.”
Men’s Domestic Schedule 2026-27
Dean Jones Trophy
Sep 19: Queensland vs. Victoria, Allan Border Field (D/N)
Sep 25: Victoria vs. New South Wales, Junction Oval (D/N)
Oct 12: Victoria vs. South Australia, Junction Oval (D/N)
Oct 24: Tasmania vs. Victoria, Ninja Stadium
Nov 16: Victoria vs. Western Australia, Junction Oval (D/N)
Feb 2: New South Wales vs. Victoria, Cricket Central
Feb 5: South Australia vs. Victoria, Karen Rolton Oval
Feb 14: FINAL
Sheffield Shield
Oct 7 – 10: Victoria vs. South Australia, Junction Oval
Oct 19 – 22: Tasmania vs. Victoria, Ninja Stadium
Oct 31 – Nov 3: Queensland vs. Victoria, The Gabba
Nov 11 – 14: Victoria vs. Western Australia, MCG
Nov 24 – 27: South Australia vs. Victoria, Adelaide Oval
Dec 3 – 6: Victoria vs. Queensland, MCG
Feb 8 – 11: Victoria vs. Tasmania, MCG (D/N)
Feb 20 – 23: New South Wales vs. Victoria, SCG
Mar 2 – 5: Western Australia vs. Victoria, WACA
Mar 14 – 17: Victoria vs. News South Wales, Junction Oval
Mar 25 – 29: FINAL
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