Excitement Super Smash New Zealand is back as New Zealand prepares to boost its summer of cricket with another exciting edition of the tournament. The 2024/25 season promises an exciting mix of veterans and emerging homegrown talent, making it the perfect platform for players to showcase their skills on the competitive stage.
Six teams will compete for the men's Super Smash title, with the Auckland Aces entering the tournament as the defending champions. Known for their consistency and dominance, the Aces are the most successful team in Super Smash history, having captured the title five times. This season, they will look to extend their legacy and secure a sixth championship.
Their rivals, Northern Districts and Wellington Firebirds, have also made their mark on the competition, each with four titles to their name. With strong teams and experienced players, they will aim to dethrone the Aces and regain first place.
As the tournament gets under way, fans can expect high-octane action, exciting finishes and standout performances from established stars and emerging talent. Super Smash not only provides entertainment, but also serves as an important platform for players to push for higher titles, including national team selection.
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Super Smash Men 2024-25: Match schedule
Thursday 26 December
- Northern Districts vs Auckland Aces – 10:25 AM EST / 04:55 AM GMT / 05:55 PM MT
Friday 27 December
- Otago Vaults vs Canterbury – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM MT
Sunday 29 December
- Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM MT
Tuesday 31 December
- Otago Volts vs Central Stags – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM MT
Wednesday, January 1
- Northern Districts vs. Wellington Firebirds – 8:55 AM EST/03:25 AM GMT/04:25 PM CT
Friday, January 3
- Auckland Aces vs. Canterbury – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM MT
Saturday 4 January
- Central Stags vs Wellington Firebirds – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM CT
Monday 6 January
- Central Stags vs Northern Districts – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM MT
Tuesday 7 January
- Canterbury vs Otago Vaults – 6:40 AM EST / 01:10 AM GMT / 02:10 PM CT
Thursday 9 January
- Wellington Firebird vs. Central Stags – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM CT
Friday, January 10
- Canterbury vs Auckland Aces – 10:25 AM EST / 04:55 AM GMT / 05:55 PM MT
Sunday 12 January
- Central Stags vs Otago Vaults – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM CT
Monday 13 January
- Auckland Aces vs Northern Districts – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM MT
Tuesday 14 January
- Wellington Firebirds vs Otago Vaults – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM CT
Wednesday 15 January
- Auckland Aces vs Central Stags – 12:10 PM EST/ 06:40 AM GMT / 12:10 PM local time
Thursday 16 January
- Otago Volts vs Northern Districts – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM MT
Friday 17 January
- Central Stags vs Canterbury – 10:25 AM EDT / 04:55 AM GMT / 05:55 PM MT
Saturday 18 January
- Otago Volts vs Wellington Firebirds – 6:55 AM EST/01:25 AM GMT/02:25 PM CT
Sunday 19 January
- Northern Districts vs Canterbury – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM MT
Monday 20 January
- Wellington Firebird vs. Auckland Ice – 10:55 AM EST / 05:25 AM GMT / 06:25 PM CT
Tuesday 21 January
- Northern Districts vs. Central Stags – 10:25 AM EST / 04:55 AM GMT / 05:55 PM MT
Wednesday 22 January
- Wellington Firebird vs. Canterbury – 10:55 AM EST / 05:25 AM GMT / 06:25 PM CT
Thursday 23 January
- Auckland Aces vs Otago Vaults – 10:55 AM EST / 05:25 AM GMT / 06:25 PM CT
Friday 24 January
- Canterbury vs. Wellington Firebirds – 10:25 AM EST / 04:55 AM GMT / 05:55 PM CT
Saturday 25 January
- Northern Districts vs Otago Vaults – 10:25 AM EST / 04:55 AM GMT / 05:55 PM MT
Sunday 26 January
- Canterbury vs. Central Stags – 10:55 AM EDT / 05:25 AM GMT / 06:25 PM CT
Monday 27 January
- Auckland Aces vs Wellington Firebirds – 12:40 PM EST/ 07:10 AM GMT/ 08:10 PM local time
Tuesday 28 January
- Canterbury vs Northern Districts – 10:25 AM EST / 04:55 AM GMT / 05:55 PM MT
Wednesday 29 January
- Central Stags vs. Auckland Ice – 10:25 AM EST / 04:55 AM GMT / 05:55 PM CT
Thursday 30 January
- Wellington Firebird vs. Northern Districts – 8:55 AM EST / 03:25 AM GMT / 04:25 PM CT
Saturday 1 February
- Eliminator – 9:55 AM EST / 04:25 AM GMT / 05:25 PM CT
Sunday 2 February
- Final – 9:55 AM EST / 04:25 AM GMT / 05:25 PM MT
Broadcast and live broadcast details:
- India: Fan code
- New Zealand: NZ TV+, NZ Duke TV
- Australia: Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports
- USA and Canada: ESPN+ (subscribe here)
- South Africa: Super Sport (206)
- UK: TNT Sports 3
