Super Smash 2025-26: New Zealand’s premier domestic T20 competition, the Super Smash, returns for its 21st edition with a packed schedule running from December 26, 2025 to January 31, 2026. A total of 32 matches will be played across just over five weeks, featuring six teams and culminating in the final at Christchurch.
Teams and history
Six teams will compete in the 2025-26 Super Smash: Auckland Aces, Canterbury Kings, Central Stags, Northern Brave, Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds.
Auckland remain the most successful side in the tournament’s history, having lifted the title five times, while defending champions Central Stags are close behind with four Super Smash crowns to their name.
Format explained
The tournament will follow a double round-robin league format, with 30 league matches in total. Each team will face every other side twice during the league stage.
The team finishing top of the points table will progress directly to the final. The second- and third-placed teams will contest the Eliminator on January 30, with the winner advancing to the summit clash.
The final will be played on January 31, a day after the Eliminator, with both knockout matches scheduled at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Key league fixtures
The league phase begins on December 26 with Auckland Aces taking on Northern Brave at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The final league match of the season will see Auckland face Central Stags on January 26 at Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland- a fixture that could prove decisive in shaping the top-three standings.
Matches will be spread across venues in Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Napier, Nelson, Alexandra and Mount Maunganui, ensuring nationwide coverage.
Full schedule at a glance
All match timings are in local New Zealand time.
Dec 26: Auckland vs Northern Knights, Hamilton – 2.10pm
Dec 27: Central Districts vs Wellington, Palmerston North – 4.25pm
Dec 28: Otago vs Canterbury, Alexandra – 4.25pm
Dec 29: Wellington vs Auckland, Wellington – 4.25pm
Dec 30: Otago vs Central Districts, Alexandra – 4.25pm
Dec 31: Northern Knights vs Wellington, Mount Maunganui – 4.25pm
Jan 1: Canterbury vs Central Districts, Christchurch – 5.55pm
Jan 2: Auckland vs Wellington, Auckland – 4.25pm
Jan 3: Central Districts vs Canterbury, Nelson – 4.25pm
Jan 4: Northern Knights vs Otago, Mount Maunganui – 5.55pm
Jan 6: Auckland vs Otago, Auckland – 12.40pm
Jan 7: Wellington vs Central Districts, Wellington – 4.25pm
Jan 8: Northern Knights vs Canterbury, Hamilton – 2.10pm
Jan 9: Wellington vs Otago, Wellington – 4.25pm
Jan 10: Canterbury vs Auckland, Christchurch – 5.55pm
Jan 11: Wellington vs Northern Knights, Wellington – 4.25pm
Jan 12: Otago vs Auckland, Dunedin – 4.25pm
Jan 13: Central Districts vs Northern Knights, Napier – 5.55pm
Jan 14: Auckland vs Canterbury, Auckland – 12.40pm
Jan 15: Otago vs Wellington, Dunedin – 4.25pm
Jan 16: Central Districts vs Auckland, Napier – 5.55pm
Jan 18: Otago vs Northern Knights, Dunedin – 4.25pm
Jan 19: Wellington vs Canterbury, Wellington – 4.25pm
Jan 20: Northern Knights vs Central Districts, Hamilton – 5.55pm
Jan 21: Canterbury vs Otago, Christchurch – 5.55pm
Jan 22: Auckland vs Northern Knights, Auckland – 4.25pm
Jan 23: Canterbury vs Wellington, Christchurch – 5.55pm
Jan 24: Central Districts vs Otago, Napier – 5.55pm
Jan 25: Canterbury vs Northern Knights, Christchurch – 4.25pm
Jan 26: Auckland vs Central Districts, Auckland – 4.25pm
Jan 30: Eliminator, Christchurch – 5.55pm
Jan 31: Final, Christchurch – 5.55pm
Where to watch Super Smash 2025/26
New Zealand: Live on TVNZ and TVNZ+
India: Live streaming on FanCode and SonyLIV
South Africa: Live on SuperSport
United Kingdom: Broadcast on TNT Sports