Wellington Firebirds & Blaze

We’re proud to see the Blaze named finalists for Team of the Year at the 2026 Āti Awa Toa Wellington Regional Sports Awards.

A huge congratulations also to Jonny Bassett-Graham (Coach of the Year), Melie Kerr (Sportsperson of the Year) and Isla McKenzie (Rangatahi Sportsperson of the Year) on their finalist nominations.

Good luck to everyone at the awards in August! 👏

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This summer, Cricket Wellington proudly celebrates 150 Years of Cricket in the Capital.

Since its establishment in 1875, Cricket Wellington has grown alongside our communities and the game itself. For 150 years, generations of clubs, players, volunteers, officials, administrators, members and supporters have helped shape our game and our community. Throughout the 2026/27 season we'll celebrate that legacy with special events, commemorative initiatives and a Summer of Cricket to remember.

The centrepiece of our celebrations will be the Cricket Wellington 150th Anniversary Banquet, proudly hosted by the Hon Chris Bishop at Parliament on 17 November 2026.

This is just the beginning. Read more about our 150th Anniversary celebrations, what's in store throughout the summer, and the exciting initiatives still to be revealed. We'll also be sharing further details over the coming week, including how to purchase tickets to our 150th Anniversary Banquet.

🔗 Read More: https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/newsarticle/167835?newsfeedId=2264059

Welcome to Wellington, Henry! 👋

Henry Shipley joins the Firebirds ahead of the 2026/27 season. We can’t wait to see him in the black and yellow this summer!

📰 Read more on our website.

The Wellington Firebirds have announced their first 15 contracted players for the 2026/27 season.

A familiar core returns, with the addition of international pace bowling all-rounder Henry Shipley bringing experience and depth to the Firebirds lineup.

📰 Read more about the squad here: https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/newsarticle/167732?newsfeedId=2264059

A few of our favourite moments from four incredible seasons with Nick Kelly 📸

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Nick Kelly will depart the Wellington Firebirds after four outstanding seasons in the capital.

Kelly captained the Firebirds, scored more than 4,200 runs across all formats, won a Plunket Shield title, earned BLACKCAPS selection, and became New Zealand’s 13th men’s T20 captain during his time in Wellington. 

Thank you for everything, Skip 💛 

Read More: https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/newsarticle/167729?newsfeedId=2264059

Stay tuned. First round of 2026/27 Firebirds contracts announced tomorrow 👀

Four of our boys named in the Blackcaps squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies in the Caribbean. Go well, lads! 👏

Six Firebirds have earned BLACKCAPS Central Contracts for 2026-27 👊

Devon Conway returns to a central contract after spending last season on a casual playing agreement.