Mar 14, 2025 · Cricket Australia has confirmed the Sheffield Shield final will not be played at Adelaide Oval, saying on its website the AFL had blocked use of the iconic venue.

Mar 13, 2025 · The Sheffield Shield final will be played at Karen Rolton Oval after a push to get Adelaide Oval ready for the showpiece cricket game was blocked by the Australian Football League (AFL).

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has revealed his government received and rejected a request for money from an AFL “entity” in talks for the Sheffield Shield final to go ahead at Adelaide Oval during the footy season.

Mar 14, 2025 · Cricket Australia has confirmed the Sheffield Shield final will take place at Karen Rolton Oval after the AFL blocked South Australia’s bid to host the marquee fixture at Adelaide Oval.

Mar 9, 2025 · Premier Peter Malinauskas’ wish to relive childhood memories of South Australia’s last Sheffield Shield triumph is set to help ensure the final is played at Adelaide Oval between AFL rounds, after SA sealed hosting rights by all but eliminating Victoria.

Mar 14, 2025 · Cricket Australia (CA) has expressed disappointment after the Adelaide Crows, an Australian Rules Football team, denied South Australia permission to host the Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide...

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says the “health and welfare” of the players was the reason they knocked back a bid for the 2024/25 Sheffield Shield final to be played at Adelaide Oval.

Mar 13, 2025 · The AFL has stepped in to prevent the 2025 Sheffield Shield Final from being played at the Adelaide Oval.

Mar 14, 2025 · The AFL was reportedly concerned over the timing of the Sheffield Shield, saying it could put players' health and safety in jeopardy by transforming the ground from cricket to football.

Mar 9, 2025 · South Australia's dream of hosting the Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval is one step closer to reality after they confirmed hosting rights thanks to a win over Victoria.