Sheffield Shield Cricket Schedule
Established in 1892/93, the Sheffield Shield is a first-class cricket competition played in Australia. Teams representing the six states in Australia play in four day matches across a double-round robin format, with the final played across five days.
2025/26 Sheffield Shield Dates & Schedule
- Start Date: October 4, 2025
- End Date: March 29, 2026
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Sheffield Shield Format & Teams
The Sheffield Shield is the highest level of domestic first-class cricket in Australia. Sides representing the six states of Australia battle for the trophy, with a double round-robin format used as teams play home and away. The top two teams from the group-stage play in a final to end the season.
There are six sides that play in the Sheffield Shield, with these teams including:
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
New South Wales are the most successful side in the history of the competition with 47 titles, with Victoria their nearest rivals with 32 titles.
History & Winners
| Team | Shield Titles |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 47 |
| Victoria | 32 |
| Western Australia | 18 |
| South Australia | 14 |
| Queensland | 9 |
| Tasmania | 3 |
