The Plunket Shield 2026 season began on 18th November 2025 and will continue until 30th March 2026. This is New Zealand’s premier domestic first-class cricket competition featuring six top domestic teams competing for the coveted title.
For cricket fans wanting to catch all the action live, matches will be streamed through official platforms. In New Zealand, the NZ Cricket YouTube channel will provide live streaming and scores, while in India, fans should check cricket streaming platforms for updates.
This article will cover the Plunket Shield 2026 live streaming options, including where fans in New Zealand and India can watch matches, along with details of all participating teams.
Plunket Shield 2026 – Tournament Details
The 2025-26 Plunket Shield will be the 100th season of the tournament. This is a historic milestone that celebrates New Zealand’s cricket culture and heritage.
| Tournament | Plunket Shield 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Cricket New Zealand |
| Format | First-class |
| Tournament format | Round-robin |
| Teams | 6 |
| Matches | 24 |
| Current champion | Northern Districts |
Plunket Shield 2026 – Live Streaming Platforms
Here’s how you can watch the Plunket Shield 2026 from India and New Zealand. Live streaming options vary by region, so check closer to match days for final confirmation.
India
There is currently no dedicated official live streaming platform announced for the Plunket Shield in India. Viewers may need to rely on free public streams such as the official NZC YouTube channel, if accessible.
New Zealand
In New Zealand, matches are available for live viewing via the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) YouTube channel, which streams full matches and provides free access.
(Note: FanCode might live stream in India, but there is no confirmation yet. This section will be updated once official details are available.)
Plunket Shield 2026 – Teams
The 2026 Plunket Shield features six strong domestic teams from across New Zealand competing in a first-class, round-robin format. Each team aims to perform consistently to challenge for the title.
Below is a list of all participating teams along with their full squads for the season.
Auckland
Bevon Jacobs, Dale Phillips, Harrish Kannan, Lachlan Stackpole, Rohit Gulati, Sean Solia, Siddhesh Dixit, Simon Keene, Cam Fletcher (wk), Adithya Ashok, Angus Olliver, Ben Lister, Jock McKenzie, Jordan Sussex, Matthew Gibson, Samrath Singh
Wellington
Jesse Tashkoff, Nick Kelly, Oscar Jackson, Sam Mycock, Samuel Morgan, Tim Robinson, Logan van Beek, Nick Greenwood, Peter Younghusband, Callum McLachlan (wk), Gareth Severin (wk), Amogh Paranjpe, James Hartshorn, Liam Dudding, Michael Snedden, Ryan Tsourgas, Yahya Zeb
Canterbury
Chad Bowes, Jesse Frew, Leo Carter, Matthew Boyle, Rhys Mariu, Cole McConchie, Henry Shipley, Michael Rippon, Angus McKenzie, Cameron Paul, Fraser Sheat, Ish Sodhi, Matt Rowe, Michael Rae, Scott Janett, Sean Davey
Otago
Jack Boyle, Jacob Cumming, Jamal Todd, Llew Johnson, Thorn Parkes, Troy Johnson, Ben Lockrose, Luke Georgeson, Matthew Bacon, Zac Cumming, Max Chu (wk), Andrew Hazeldine, Danru Ferns, Jake Gibson, Jarrod McKay, Mason Clarke
Northern Knights
Bharat Popli, Henry Cooper, Jeet Raval, Joe Carter, Katene Clarke, Robert O’Donnell, Brett Hampton, Daryl Mitchell, Fergus Lellman, Kristian Clarke, Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Pringle, Ben Pomare (wk), Tim Seifert (wk), Xavier Bell (wk), Joshua Brown, Matthew Fisher, Zak Gibson
Central Districts
Tom Bruce, Brad Schmulian, Dean Foxcroft, Doug Bracewell, Joey Field, Josh Clarkson, William Clark, Curtis Heaphy (wk), Dane Cleaver (wk), Ajaz Patel, Angus Schaw, Blair Tickner, Brett Randell, Jayden Lennox, Ray Toole, Toby Findlay
Plunket Shield 2026 – Schedule
The tournament began on 18th November 2025, and the fixtures are given below,
| Match | Date | Time(Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Districts vs Auckland | 18 November 2025 | 10:30 AM | Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North |
| Wellington vs Otago | 18 November 2025 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Canterbury vs Northern Knights | 18 November 2025 | 10:30 AM | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora |
| Northern Knights vs Central Districts | 26 November 2025 | 10:30 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Wellington vs Central Districts | 26 November 2025 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Otago vs Canterbury | 26 November 2025 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Central Districts vs Canterbury | 05 December 2025 | 10:30 AM | McLean Park, Napier |
| Northern Knights vs Otago | 05 December 2025 | 10:30 AM | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Auckland vs Wellington | 05 December 2025 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland |
| Northern Knights vs Wellington | 13 December 2025 | 10:30 AM | Cobham Oval, Whangarei |
| Canterbury vs Auckland | 13 December 2025 | 10:30 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Otago vs Central Districts | 13 December 2025 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Canterbury vs Otago | 28 February 2026 | 10:30 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Central Districts vs Wellington | 28 February 2026 | 10:30 AM | McLean Park, Napier |
| Auckland vs Northern Knights | 28 February 2026 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland |
| Auckland vs Otago | 09 March 2026 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland |
| Central Districts vs Northern Knights | 09 March 2026 | 10:30 AM | McLean Park, Napier |
| Wellington vs Canterbury | 09 March 2026 | 10:30 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Otago vs Northern Knights | 18 March 2026 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Canterbury vs Central Districts | 18 March 2026 | 10:30 AM | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora |
| Wellington vs Auckland | 18 March 2026 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Auckland vs Canterbury | 27 March 2026 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland |
| Northern Knights vs Central Districts | 27 March 2026 | 10:30 AM | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Otago vs Wellington | 27 March 2026 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin |
Conclusion: Watch Plunket Shield 2026 live on NZC YouTube!
The Plunket Shield 2026 started on 18th November 2025. This event brings together New Zealand’s top domestic teams for a competitive red-ball cricket season. Fans can look forward to exciting matches as the six teams compete for consistency and dominance in first-class cricket.
In New Zealand, fans can watch the matches live on the NZC YouTube channel, which will provide full match coverage and live scores. In India, there is no confirmed official platform yet, but FanCode might stream the matches once the details are set.
With months of cricket ahead, this season promises great action and thrilling contests for fans worldwide.
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