Sheffield Shield 2025

• Start Date: October 4 , 2025
• End Date: March 29 , 2026
• Host Country: Australia
• Format: firstclass
• Duration: 176 days
• Participating Teams: 6
• Number of Matches: 31

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

The Sheffield Shield will commence on October 4 , 2025, and conclude on March 29 , 2026, spanning a total of 176 days of intense cricket action. Australia will host the Sheffield Shield, and matches will be played at some of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the region.

6 teams will be participating in the Sheffield Shield, representing different nations or clubs. A total of 31 matches will be played between the teams in the Sheffield Shield.

The participating teams will compete across various venues, such as Adelaide Oval,W.A.C.A. Ground,Sydney Cricket Ground,Bellerive Oval.

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 Sheffield Shield title.

Sheffield Shield Venues(with Cities):

• Adelaide Oval , Adelaide
• W.A.C.A. Ground , Perth
• Sydney Cricket Ground , Sydney
• Bellerive Oval , Hobart
• The Gabba , Brisbane
• Melbourne Cricket Ground , Melbourne
• Allan Border Field , Brisbane
• Junction Oval , Melbourne
• Karen Rolton Oval , Adelaide
• Cricket Central , Sydney