The Ford Trophy Round One match between the Wellington Firebirds and the Otago Volts at the Cello Basin Reserve, originally scheduled for Wednesday 28 October, has been rescheduled to Thursday 29 October due to flight cancellations affecting the Otago Volts' ability to travel to Wellington today.
All other Ford Trophy Round One matches will take place as originally scheduled, tomorrow.
All Ford Trophy matches are available to watch LIVE and free on the NZC YouTube.
2026/27 First five rounds (updated):
Round 1 — Wednesday 28 October (Auckland, Nelson); Thursday 29 October (Wellington)
Round 2 — Saturday 31 October (Mount Maunganui, Wellington, Dunedin)
Round 3 — Wednesday 4 November (Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin)
Round 4 — Sunday 8 November (Whangārei, Napier, Wellington)
Round 5 — Thursday 12 November (Auckland, Napier, Christchurch)
All matches begin at 10.30am NZT and are free admission