Ballarat has been selected to host Cricket Australia’s 2027 National Cricket Inclusion Championships, with the week-long tournament expected to bring players, families and supporters from across the country to regional Victoria.
The championships will be held at Eastern Oval from 10 to 16 January 2027, bringing together cricketers of all abilities to compete while highlighting the role of inclusive sport in communities across Australia.
The Victorian Government is supporting the event through its Significant Sporting Events Program, working alongside Cricket Australia and the City of Ballarat to deliver the championships.
The announcement was made during a visit to Ballarat by Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos.
Organisers say the tournament will celebrate sporting achievement while creating opportunities for athletes to compete at a national level in an inclusive environment.
The event is also expected to provide an economic boost for Ballarat, with visiting teams, officials, volunteers and supporters likely to contribute to accommodation, hospitality and local businesses during the week-long competition.
Local leaders say hosting the championships reflects Ballarat’s growing reputation as a destination for major sporting events, supported by established facilities and experience in staging national competitions.
The partnership between Cricket Australia, the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government was highlighted as a key factor in securing the event.
Preparations will continue over the next two years ahead of the championships, with Ballarat set to welcome teams from around Australia when play begins in January 2027.
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