The Ford Trophy 2025–26 is set to bring exciting 50-over domestic cricket back to New Zealand. This will be the 55th edition of the tournament and is scheduled to begin on 25 October 2025, with the final to be played on 22 February 2026.
Organised by New Zealand Cricket, the Ford Trophy is New Zealand’s premier List A competition. It plays a key role in developing young talent and preparing players for international white-ball cricket.
What is the Ford Trophy?
The Ford Trophy is New Zealand’s official domestic one-day (50-over) tournament. It features the country’s top regional teams and is often used by selectors to identify future international players.
Features:
- Traditional 50-over format
- Mix of experienced internationals and young players
- Matches played across iconic New Zealand venues
- Knockout stage after league matches
The Ford Trophy 2025–26: Tournament Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | The Ford Trophy 2025–26 |
| Edition | 55th |
| Organiser | New Zealand Cricket |
| Format | List A (50 overs) |
| Teams | 6 |
| Matches | 32 |
| Start Date | 25 October 2025 |
| Final Date | 22 February 2026 |
| Host Country | New Zealand |
The competition follows a double round-robin format, after which the top teams qualify for the Eliminator and Final.
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The Ford Trophy 2025–26: Full Fixtures & Schedule
Below is the complete match schedule with dates, venues, and start times (local time).
League Stage Matches
All league-stage matches played so far in the Ford Trophy 2025–26 have exciting results.
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland vs Northern Districts | 25 Oct 2025 | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland | Auckland won by 6 wickets |
| Central Districts vs Wellington | 25 Oct 2025 | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth | Central Districts won by 4 wickets |
| Canterbury vs Otago | 25 Oct 2025 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | Canterbury won by 6 wickets |
| Canterbury vs Wellington | 30 Oct 2025 | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Wellington won by 2 wickets |
| Northern Districts vs Central Districts | 30 Oct 2025 | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth | Northern Districts won by 113 runs (DLS) |
| Auckland vs Otago | 30 Oct 2025 | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland | Auckland won by 95 runs |
| Central Districts vs Otago | 03 Nov 2025 | University Oval, Dunedin | Central Districts won by 7 runs |
| Northern Districts vs Wellington | 03 Nov 2025 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | Wellington won by 3 wickets |
| Canterbury vs Auckland | 03 Nov 2025 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | Canterbury won by 21 runs |
| Northern Districts vs Canterbury | 08 Nov 2025 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | Canterbury won by 6 wickets |
| Otago vs Wellington | 08 Nov 2025 | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Wellington won by 4 wickets |
| Central Districts vs Auckland | 08 Nov 2025 | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland | Central Districts won by 136 runs |
| Central Districts vs Canterbury | 12 Nov 2025 | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora | Canterbury won by 8 wickets |
| Auckland vs Wellington | 12 Nov 2025 | Basin Reserve, Wellington | Auckland won by 54 runs |
| Northern Districts vs Otago | 12 Nov 2025 | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | No Result (Rain) |
February 2026 Matches
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington vs Central Districts | 04 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Auckland vs Canterbury | 04 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland |
| Otago vs Northern Districts | 04 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Otago vs Wellington | 07 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Canterbury vs Northern Districts | 07 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora |
| Central Districts vs Auckland | 07 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | McLean Park, Napier |
| Auckland vs Wellington | 10 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland |
| Otago vs Canterbury | 10 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Queen’s Park, Invercargill |
| Northern Districts vs Central Districts | 10 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Northern Districts vs Auckland | 13 Feb 2026 | 9:30 AM | Cobham Oval, Whangarei |
| Canterbury vs Wellington | 13 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Central Districts vs Otago | 13 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| Otago vs Auckland | 17 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | John Davies Oval, Queenstown |
| Central Districts vs Canterbury | 17 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| Wellington vs Northern Districts | 17 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
Knockout Matches
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminator | 20 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Final | 22 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
The Ford Trophy 2025–26 Teams
Six regional teams will compete in this season’s Ford Trophy. Each team represents a major cricketing region in New Zealand.
Participating Teams:
- Auckland Aces
- Canterbury
- Central Districts
- Northern Districts
- Otago Volts
- Wellington Firebirds
Strong regional rivalries and balanced squads make this tournament highly competitive every season.
Ford Trophy 2025–26 Squads: All Team-Wise Player Lists
Below is the complete squad list for all six teams.
Northern Knights Squad
Batters
- Joe Carter
- Robert O’Donnell (Captain)
- Katene D Clarke
- Fergus Lellman
- Xavier Bell
All-Rounders
- Scott Kuggeleijn (Batting All-rounder)
- Brett Hampton (Bowling All-rounder)
- Tim Pringle (Bowling All-rounder)
- Joshua Harvey Brown (Bowling All-rounder)
Wicketkeeper
- Ben Pomare (WK-Batsman)
Bowlers
- Kristian Clarke
- Zak Gibson
Otago Volts Squad
Batters
- Jack Boyle
- Troy Johnson
- Thorn Parkes
- Jamal Todd
All-Rounders
- Luke Georgeson (Captain – Batting All-rounder)
- Jake Gibson (Batting All-rounder)
- Llew Johnson (Batting All-rounder)
Wicketkeeper
- Max Chu (WK-Batsman)
Bowlers
- Matthew Bacon
- Danru Ferns
- Ben Lockrose
- Jarrod McKay
Wellington Firebirds Squad
Batters
- James Hartshorn
- Tim Robinson
All-Rounders
- Nick Kelly (Captain – Batting All-rounder)
- Jesse Tashkoff (Batting All-rounder)
Wicketkeepers
- Tom Blundell (WK-Batsman)
- Callum McLachlan (WK-Batsman)
- Sam Mycock (WK-Batsman)
- Gareth Severin (WK-Batsman)
Bowlers
- Liam Dudding
- Michael Snedden
- Logan van Beek
- Peter Younghusband
Canterbury Squad
Batters
- Chad Bowes
- Matthew Boyle
- Rhys Mariu
- Henry Nicholls (Captain)
All-Rounders
- Sean Davey (Batting All-rounder)
- Cole McConchie (Bowling All-rounder)
- Michael Rippon (Bowling All-rounder)
Wicketkeeper
- Mitchell Hay (WK-Batsman)
Bowlers
- Angus McKenzie
- Michael Rae
- Ish Sodhi
- Fraser Sheat
Central Districts Squad
All-Rounders
- Tom Bruce (Batting All-rounder)
- William Clark (Batting All-rounder)
- Josh Clarkson (Batting All-rounder)
- Brad Schmulian (Batting All-rounder)
- Jayden Lennox (Captain – Bowling All-rounder)
- Dean Foxcroft (Bowling All-rounder)
Wicketkeepers
- Curtis Heaphy (WK-Batsman)
- Dane Cleaver (WK-Batsman)
Bowlers
- Toby Findlay
- Ajaz Patel
- Blair Tickner
- Raymond Toole
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Auckland Aces Squad
Batters
- Siddhesh Dixit
- Dale Phillips
- Harrish Kannan
All-Rounders
- Bevon Jacobs (Batting All-rounder)
- Jock McKenzie (Batting All-rounder)
- Simon Keene (Batting All-rounder)
- James Neesham (Batting All-rounder)
Wicketkeeper
- Cam Fletcher (WK-Batsman)
Bowlers
- Adithya Ashok (Captain)
- Ryan Harrison
- Ben Lister
- Rohit Gulati
The Ford Trophy: Last 5 Winners List
Canterbury have dominated recent seasons of the Ford Trophy.
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Canterbury |
| 2021–22 | Auckland |
| 2022–23 | Central Districts |
| 2023–24 | Canterbury |
| 2024–25 | Canterbury |
Conclusion:
The Ford Trophy 2025–26 promises top-quality one-day cricket across New Zealand. With 32 matches, six competitive teams, and games at famous venues like Eden Park and Basin Reserve, fans can look forward to a thrilling domestic season.
The tournament not only delivers exciting cricket but also plays a crucial role in shaping New Zealand’s next generation of international stars.
