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 […]
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
19 Sep - QLD vs VIC (D/N) - Allan Border Field, Brisbane
25 Sep - VIC vs NSW - (D/N) - Junction Oval, Melbourne
12 Oct - VIC vs SA - (D/N) - Junction Oval, Melbourne
24 Oct - TAS vs VIC - Ninja Stadium, Hobart
16 Nov - VIC vs WA - (D/N) Junction Oval, Melbourne
2 Feb - NSW vs VIC - Cricket Central, Sydney
5 Feb - SA vs VIC - Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
14 Feb – Final
Sheffield Shield
Round 1: 7 Oct- VIC vs SA - Junction Oval, Melbourne
Round 2: 19 Oct - TAS vs VIC - Ninja Stadium, Hobart
Round 3: 31 Oct - QLD vs VIC - The Gabba, Brisbane
Round 4: 11 Nov - VIC vs WA - Melbourne Cricket Ground
Round 5: 24 Nov - SA vs VIC - Adelaide Oval
Round 6: 3 Dec - VIC vs QLD - Melbourne Cricket Ground
Round 7 (D/N round): 8 Feb - VIC vs TAS - Melbourne Cricket Ground
Round 8: 20 Feb – NSW vs VIC - Sydney Cricket Ground
Round 9: 2 March – WA vs VIC - WACA Ground, Perth
Round 10: 14 March – VIC vs NSW - Junction Oval, Melbourne
Final: 25 March-29 March
