Sheffield Shield 2026-27: Where to Watch, Fixtures and Final
Every Sheffield Shield match this season is streamed live on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app, worldwide except India and New Zealand, and in Australia also on Kayo Sports. Fox Cricket shows one match from each of rounds two to seven, and the final.
The 125th Sheffield Shield began on Wednesday 7 October 2026. Each state plays ten matches, home and away: six before the BBL break and four after. The top two meet in a five-day final from 25 to 29 March 2027, hosted by the team that finishes top. South Australia are the two-time reigning champions.
Cricket Australia's preview names FanCode (India) and Sky NZ (New Zealand) for the One-Day Cup, not the Shield, so India and New Zealand are shown as Listing pending until a Shield broadcaster is named there.
| Country | TV | Streaming | Status, notes & source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Cricket (Foxtel) ↗ | Kayo Sports ↗ cricket.com.au and the CA Live app ↗ | ✓ Confirmed Every match streamed on Kayo Sports and on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app. Fox Cricket (Foxtel) shows one match each from rounds two to seven, and the final. Cricket Australia, season preview (5 Oct 2026) ↗ · Checked 8 Oct 2026 |
| Rest of the world | — | cricket.com.au and the CA Live app ↗ | ✓ Confirmed Every match streamed live on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app, available worldwide except India and New Zealand. Cricket Australia, season preview (5 Oct 2026) ↗ · Checked 8 Oct 2026 |
| India | — | — | Listing pending Not on Cricket Australia's streams in India. No Sheffield Shield broadcaster named yet. Checked 8 Oct 2026 |
| New Zealand | — | — | Listing pending Not on Cricket Australia's streams in New Zealand. No Sheffield Shield broadcaster named yet. Checked 8 Oct 2026 |
Round one
| Dates | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 7 – Sat 10 Oct | Victoria v South Australia | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Thu 8 – Sun 11 Oct | NSW v Tasmania | Cricket Central, Sydney |
| Thu 8 – Sun 11 Oct | Western Australia v Queensland | WACA Ground, Perth |
Matches on Fox Cricket
| Round | Dates | Match | Venue | Start (local) | Start (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 2 | 19–22 Oct | South Australia v Queensland | Adelaide Oval | 10:30am ACDT | 00:00 on 19 Oct |
| Round 3 | 31 Oct – 3 Nov | Queensland v Victoria | Gabba, Brisbane | 10:00am AEST | 00:00 on 31 Oct |
| Round 4 | 11–14 Nov | Victoria v Western Australia | MCG, Melbourne | 10:30am AEDT | 23:30 on 10 Nov |
| Round 5 | 22–25 Nov | NSW v Queensland | SCG, Sydney | 10:30am AEDT | 23:30 on 21 Nov |
| Round 6 | 3–6 Dec | NSW v Western Australia | SCG, Sydney | 10:30am AEDT | 23:30 on 2 Dec |
| Round 7 | 8–11 Feb 2027 | Victoria v Tasmania (day-night) | MCG, Melbourne | 2:30pm AEDT | 03:30 on 8 Feb |
| Final | 25–29 Mar 2027 | Top two after ten rounds | Home of the top team | TBC | TBC |
Questions
Where can I watch the Sheffield Shield in Australia?
Every match is streamed on Kayo Sports and on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app. Fox Cricket shows one match each from rounds two to seven, and the final, per Cricket Australia's 2026-27 preview.
Can I watch the Sheffield Shield outside Australia?
Yes, in most countries: Cricket Australia streams every match live on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app worldwide, except in India and New Zealand.
Which Sheffield Shield matches are on Fox Cricket?
South Australia v Queensland (round 2), Queensland v Victoria (round 3), Victoria v Western Australia (round 4), NSW v Queensland (round 5), NSW v Western Australia (round 6), the day-night Victoria v Tasmania match (round 7), and the final.
When is the 2026-27 Sheffield Shield final?
From 25 to 29 March 2027, a five-day match between the top two teams, hosted by the team that finishes top of the table.
Who are the Sheffield Shield champions?
South Australia, the two-time reigning champions. They play Victoria in round one, a rematch of last season's final.
Sources
- Cricket Australia, Sheffield Shield 2026-27: All you need to know, 5 October 2026 ↗ — checked 8 Oct 2026