Plunket Shield 2025

• Start Date: October 18 , 2025
• End Date: March 30 , 2026
• Host Country: New Zealand
• Format: firstclass
• Duration: 163 days
• Participating Teams: 6
• Number of Matches: 24

The Plunket Shield is a premier cricket competition featuring 6 cricket teams, battling to win the title. The Plunket Shield will be played in the firstclass format.

The Plunket Shield will commence on October 18 , 2025, and conclude on March 30 , 2026, spanning a total of 163 days of intense cricket action. New Zealand will host the Plunket Shield, and matches will be played at some of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the region.

6 teams will be participating in the Plunket Shield, representing different nations or clubs. A total of 24 matches will be played between the teams in the Plunket Shield.

The participating teams will compete across various venues, such as Hagley Oval,McLean Park,Bay Oval,Basin Reserve.

Cricket enthusiasts and fans from around the world can look forward to witnessing thrilling moments and fierce competition as these top teams vie for the coveted Plunket Shield title.

Plunket Shield Venues(with Cities):

• Hagley Oval , Christchurch
• McLean Park , Napier
• Bay Oval , Mount Maunganui
• Basin Reserve , Wellington
• Seddon Park , Hamilton
• Eden Park Outer Oval , Auckland
• University Oval , Dunedin
• Cobham Ovall , Whangarei
• Mainpower Oval (Recreation Ground) , Rangiora
• Fitzherbert Park , Palmerston North