Otago Cricket has confirmed the domestic schedules for the Otago Volts and Otago Sparks ahead of the 2025/26 season, with both teams set for a summer of exciting cricket.

The Volts will open their Ford Trophy campaign at home against Canterbury on 25 October, while the Sparks start their Hallyburton Johnstone Shield season on 2 November, also against Canterbury at University Oval.

With key games right across Dunedin, Invercargill, and Queenstown, there are plenty of opportunities for fans to get behind their favourite Volts and Sparks this summer.

Plunket Shield and Super Smash fixtures will be released later this week, keep your eyes peeled.

2025/26 Ford Trophy Fixtures — Otago Volts

Date Opponent Venue Home/Away

25 Oct) Canterbury, Hagley Oval, Away

30 Oct) Auckland, Kennards Hire Community Oval, Away

3 Nov) Central Districts, University of Otago Oval, Home

8 Nov) Wellington, Cello Basin Reserve, Away

12 Nov) Northern Districts, Bay Oval, Away

4 Feb) Northern Districts, University of Otago Oval, Home

7 Feb) Wellington, University of Otago Oval, Home

10 Feb) Canterbury, Queens Park, Home

13 Feb) Central Districts, Saxton Oval, Away

17 Feb) Auckland, Sir John Davies Oval, Home

20 Feb) Semi-Final, Cello Basin Reserve—

22 Feb) Final, Cello Basin Reserve—

2025/26 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield Fixtures — Otago Sparks

Date Opponent Venue Home/Away

15 Nov) Auckland, University of Otago Oval, Home

16 Nov) Auckland, University of Otago Oval, Home

29 Nov) Northern Districts, Cobham Oval, Away

30 Nov) Northern Districts, Cobham Oval, Away

13 Dec) Central, Hinds Fitzherbert Park, Away

14 Dec) Central, Hinds Fitzherbert Park, Away

7 Feb) Wellington, Cello Basin Reserve, Away

8 Feb) Wellington, Cello Basin Reserve, Away

14 Feb) Canterbury, University of Otago Oval, Home

15 Feb) Canterbury, University of Otago Oval, Home

21 Feb) Final, Cello Basin Reserve—

Article added: Monday 11 August 2025