Hot Spring Spas T20 BLACK CLASH is back for 2026!

HOT SPRING SPAS T20 BLACK CLASH, in association with Wolfbrook, is coming to Bay Oval, Tauranga on Saturday 17 January 2026. 

Kieran Read returns as Team Rugby captain, and this year’s wildcard is none other than Michael “Mr Cricket” Hussey, who’s racked up over 50,000 career runs. 

Team Cricket is stacked with Dan Vettori as captain, and recently retired Black Caps hero Tim Southee making his Black Clash debut. 

It’s Rugby vs Cricket legends in an electric summer showdown. 

Pre-sale starts Tuesday 16 September, with general tickets on sale Wednesday 17 September. 

The last Tauranga event sold out early, so register now at blackclash.co.nz for early access and best prices. 

More big-name player announcements coming soon!