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From summer leagues in city parks to Maple Leaf Cricket Club, explore the ten provinces, the grounds and the competitions growing cricket across Canada.
Ten provinces.
One country.
Each province has a cricket association and a provincial team, from British Columbia to Newfoundland. Pick one to see its cities, grounds and record.
How to usePick a province from the list or tap it on the map.
Shading follows the ten provinces. The three territories are not shaded and the far Arctic is cropped. The USA and Greenland are in grey.
Ten homes of the game.
The game is bigger than the scoreboard.
Cricket Canada sits at the centre. Around it are the ten provinces, the competitions they play in, and the Global T20 Canada franchises on a separate branch.
Your next innings starts here.
Looking for a club or your first proper game? Search your city to see which province covers it and how to get involved.
How to useType a town or city, then pick a result to see it on the map.
Where the game
comes alive.
Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City is Canada’s main international ground, and TD Cricket Arena in Brampton hosts the GT20. Most of the game, though, is played on park fields in summer.
- International
- Has hosted international matches as well as domestic cricket.
- Domestic
- Hosts Global T20 Canada, national championship or league matches.
- Club & community
- Where weekend club and junior cricket is played. Added as clubs confirm them.
Modular groundThe 3D ground is a representative community ground built to Laws of Cricket dimensions (20.12 m pitch, 3.05 m width). It is not a replica of any named venue.
There is no single ladder.
Most cricketers start in a club junior programme or a summer league. The best play for their province, then for Canada. The GT20 is a side route that can change a career in one season.
A history
still being written.
From the first international match in 1844 to four World Cups and a T20 World Cup win over Ireland. Explore important moments in this country's cricket history.
The future of cricket starts local.
Every Canada player started somewhere. Club junior programmes, schools and provincial youth teams give young players a place to learn, compete and belong.
Ask local clubs about school and after-school programmes.
Find cricket near your schoolEvery match.
A new story.
Toronto Nationals are the last GT20 champions. The 2026 edition starts on 23 October.
| Competition | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Global T20 Canada 2024 Franchise T20 | Toronto Nationals | Beat Montreal Tigers by eight wickets at TD Cricket Arena · |
| Global T20 Canada 2023 Franchise T20 | Montreal Tigers | Beat Surrey Jaguars by five wickets · |
| T20 World Cup 2024 Canada men | Beat Ireland | First T20 World Cup; 13th of 20 · |
| Global T20 Canada 2026 Five teams | To be decided | 23 October to 2 November in St Vincent and the Grenadines · |
Every club deserves to be found.
Cricket is built by local clubs and schools. Help players, parents and supporters find the people keeping the game alive in their town.
The Cricstars Canada cricket directory is an independent Cricstars initiative. It is not operated by or affiliated with Cricket Canada, its provincial associations or Global T20 Canada.
Canadian cricket, answered.
Clear answers to common questions about cricket. Facts are current to .
| Province | Main city | Note |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Vancouver | GT20 champions 2018: Vancouver Knights |
| Alberta | Calgary | National High Performance League |
| Saskatchewan | Regina | National T20 Championships |
| Manitoba | Winnipeg | GT20 champions 2019: Winnipeg Hawks |
| Ontario | Toronto | Home of Canada’s main grounds |
| Quebec | Montreal | GT20 champions 2023: Montreal Tigers |
| New Brunswick | Fredericton | National T20 Championships |
| Nova Scotia | Halifax | National T20 Championships |
| Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown | National T20 Championships |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | St. John’s | National T20 Championships |
Cricket terms in plain English
- Cricket Canada
- The national governing body, formed in 1892 as the Canadian Cricket Association.
- Provincial association
- The body that runs cricket in a province.
- GT20
- Global T20 Canada, the franchise T20 league.
- T20
- A match of up to 20 overs a side.
- ODI
- One-Day International, up to 50 overs a side.
- Associate member
- An ICC member country without Test status.
How is cricket organised in Canada?
Cricket Canada is the national governing body and an ICC associate member. Provincial associations run club and league cricket in each province, and provincial teams meet at the National T20 Championships. Global T20 Canada is a separate franchise league.
Which provinces play cricket?
All ten provinces fielded teams at the 2022 National T20 Championships: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
What is Global T20 Canada?
A T20 franchise league first played in 2018. Past winners are Vancouver Knights (2018), Winnipeg Hawks (2019), Montreal Tigers (2023) and Toronto Nationals (2024). The 2026 edition, with Brampton Blazers, Mississauga Skyhawks, Surrey Fraser, Toronto Kings and Vancouver Guardians, runs from 23 October to 2 November in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
How has Canada done internationally?
Canada played the World Cup in 1979, 2003, 2007 and 2011, and the T20 World Cup in 2024 and 2026. They beat Bangladesh in 2003 and Ireland in 2024, and regained ODI status in 2023.
Where is international cricket played in Canada?
Maple Leaf Cricket Club in King City, Ontario, is Canada’s main international venue. The Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club hosted the Sahara Cup from 1996 to 1998.
How do I join a cricket club in Canada?
Search your city to see which province and provincial association covers it, then contact a club in an affiliated league. Most club cricket is played from May to September.
Is this guide official?
No. It is an independent Cricstars guide and is not operated by or affiliated with Cricket Canada, its provincial associations or Global T20 Canada. Cricstars is an independent guide and welcomes factual corrections.
What is Cricstars?
Cricstars is a grassroots cricket scoring platform. Clubs, schools, leagues, teams and players use it to score matches ball by ball, manage squads, publish scorecards and build player records.
Sources: Wikipedia · Wikipedia (GT20) · The Canadian Encyclopedia · Cricket Canada · cricstars.com
One country.
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