CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27
CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 is starting on Thursday, 10-Sep-2026 and will end on Sunday, 11-Apr-2027. There are a total of 43 matches to be played in it, and a total of 7 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 7 stadiums of South Africa. You can watch this series live on . The last match of this series will be played on Sunday, 11-Apr-2027. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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South Africa's Division 2 red-ball tournament has been renamed, and the fixture list for the 2026-27 season has been significantly expanded. The tournament will now officially be known as the 'First Class Shield'. The duration of matches has been reduced from four days to three, and the league has shifted to a 'double round-robin' format.
Seven provincial teams will play 42 league matches between September 10, 2026, and March 27, 2027. Subsequently, the top two teams will advance to a four-day final scheduled for April 8–11, 2027.
CSA 3-Day Series Division 2 2026-27 Overview
A significant change is taking place in South Africa's Division 2 first-class cricket for the 2026-27 season. Cricket South Africa has renamed the 'CSA 4-Day Series Division 2' to the 'First-Class Shield,' though the competition will retain its first-class status. The schedule now includes three-day league matches. Each team will play every other team twice—once at home and once away—resulting in 12 league matches per team, compared to just six matches in the previous single round-robin season.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | CSA 3-Day Series Division 2 / 1st Class Shield |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Dates | 10 September 2026 to 11 April 2027 |
| Format | First-class, three-day league matches and a four-day final |
| Teams | 7 |
| League Matches per Team | 12 |
| Total Matches | 43 (42 league matches + final) |
| Venues | 7 confirmed league venues across South Africa; final venue TBC |
| Reigning Division 2 Red-Ball Champions | Flexbrands Knights (2025-26) |
| Organiser | Cricket South Africa (CSA) |
CSA 3-Day Series Division 2 2026-27 Format
The Sheffield Shield employs a league-and-final structure, in which Division 2 teams get to play more red-ball cricket than they did in the 2025-26 season.
- Seven teams compete in one division.
- Every team plays the other six sides twice, once at home and once away.
- Each team therefore plays 12 league matches, producing 42 league fixtures in total.
- League matches are scheduled over three days and retain first-class status.
- The leading two teams on the points table qualify for the final.
- The final runs for four days, from 8 to 11 April 2027.
- CSA’s promotion and relegation assessment continues over a two-year cycle, while the unified Pro20 Cup sits outside that calculation.
FAQs for CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27
Q-1: When will CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 begin?Answer: CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Q-2: When will CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 end?Answer: The final match of CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 is scheduled for Sunday, 11 April 2027.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27?Answer: CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 includes 43 matches. The matches will be played in 4 format(s).
Q-4: How many teams will play in CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27?Answer: 7 teams will take part in CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 matches?Answer: CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 matches will be played at 7 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27?Answer: South Africa will host CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27.
Q-7: What match formats will be played in CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27?Answer: CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 will include 4 format(s).
Q-8: Where can I find the complete CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 schedule?Answer: The complete CSA Three-Day Series Division Two 2026-27 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
