Sheffield Shield Cricket

How to watch Sheffield Shield cricket in Australia

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The summer of cricket can be a glorious time, with test matches, one-day battles and even the Big Bash all padding up for fans to enjoy. But while the international scene often takes the lead, what about the state-based competition? The Sheffield Shield has long been a mainstay in Australian cricket, funneling players through to the Aussie team and providing plenty of highlights over the years. But how exactly can you watch it? Find out how to catch the Sheffield Shield with this Canstar Blue guide.

How to watch Sheffield Shield cricket

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The Sheffield Shield is available to stream on Kayo as well as through the Cricket Australia website and app, with replays also available via Kayo.

Watch Sheffield Shield cricket on Kayo

Kayo has both live and on-demand coverage of the Sheffield Shield tournament, with additional highlights also available. Kayo also offers coverage of the Women’s National Cricket League.

Stream Sports with Kayo

Keen for some more action? Check out what competitions and other sports Kayo has on offer. Click ‘go to site’ for more details.

Brand Subscription Type No. of Screens/same time viewing Advertised Cost^^/month
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Kayo One Subscription

  • More than 15,000 hours of sport on-demand
  • Watch on 1 screen at the same time
  • 7-day free trial

min. cost $25 over 1 month

1No. of Screens /same time viewing $25Advertised Cost/month Go To Site
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Basic Subscription

  • More than 15,000 hours of sport on-demand
  • Watch on 2 screens at the same time
  • 7-day free trial

min. cost $30 over 1 month

2No. of Screens /same time viewing $35Advertised Cost/month Go To Site

Watch Sheffield Shield cricket on Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia offers live-stream coverage of all Sheffield Shield cricket matches, along with live scores, wicket replays, video highlights and interviews for the cricket-mad out there. You can watch via the Cricket Australia website, or through the Cricket Australia app, both of which are free.

When does the 2021 Sheffield Shield start?

The Sheffield Shield 2023-24 tournament starts on October 3 and will run through until March 2024 and this year will be the 122nd season of the competition. 

Picture credit: cricket.com.au

Dean Heckscher
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Dean Heckscher oversees and maintains the quality of all content produced on the Canstar Blue website. He’s been writing in the comparison industry for over five years and holds dual Bachelor degrees in Business and Creative & Professional Writing from the Queensland University of Technology.

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