See top players and catch a game of one-day Domestic cricket for free - every game.
The Ford Trophy has been providing a summer entertainment tradition for more than five decades, for you to enjoy with family and friends.
It's perfect for all ages to soak up the competitive atmosphere of top-level cricket and a great test of strategy for players and teams who need to attack and defend at different stages.
The Ford Trophy Competition Centre 2025/26
The Ford Trophy takes top stars of the game beyond the big cities to supporters right across New Zealand - from Invercargill to Whangārei.
Games are played at many of New Zealand's favourite, most picturesque cricket venues, including Hagley Oval, the Cello Basin Reserve, University of Otago Oval, Kennards Hire Community Oval at Eden Park, Seddon Park and Pukekura Park where you can see players and action up close.
The six Major Association teams - Northern Districts, the Auckland Aces, Central Stags, Wellington Firebirds, Canterbury and Otago Volts - compete across 10 rounds, then a 2v3 playoff which is called The Ford Trophy Elimination Final.
It all builds up to the annual winner-takes-all Ford Trophy Grand Final, with the top qualifier gaining direct entry, to be joined by whoever wins the Elimination Final.
Last season's Grand Final was won by Canterbury for the second season in a row, who defeated the Auckland Aces for the honour. Can they achieve a rare threepeat this summer?
You can catch every ball of The Ford Trophy live on our free live-scoring platforms and on NZC YouTube.
Playing Conditions
Match Official Appointments
Recent Winners
2024/25 Canterbury
2023/24 Canterbury
2022/23 Central Stags
2021/22 Auckland Aces
2020/21 Canterbury
2019/20 Auckland Aces
2018/19 Wellington Firebirds
2017/18 Auckland Aces
2016/17 Canterbury
2015/16 Central Stags
2014/15 Central Stags
2013/14 Wellington Firebirds
2012/13 Auckland Aces
2011/12 Central Stags
2010/11 Auckland Aces
2009/10 Northern Districts
