# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Otago Sparks
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 am – Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: The Central Hinds are back in Palmy for last home game of the national one-day season - free admission for a Sunday fun day at the park against the defending one-day champions, the Otago Sparks!

Catch an exciting game of one-day cricket in the historic NZC Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, you're free to sit anywhere to enjoy the action up close. This is the second of two matches against the Sparks this weekend with the stars on show.
 
Follow along with official hashtags #hbjshield #centralhinds

FREE admission to see the Central Hinds in Palmy
FREE livestream on www.cdcricket.co.nz + livescore updates

Follow the @CentralHinds on Instagram for the very latest matchday info. Spectator T&C's and info on what you can bring into the ground is in the Fanzone on www.cdcricket.co.nz

Toss is 10am

Bring a picnic. Sorry, team merch is not available at this game, but you'll be able to buy our Stags and Hinds merch online - at www.cdcricket.co.nz - this summer

#CENTRALHINDS
#HBJSHIELD
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/hbj-shield-in-palmy-•-central-hinds-v-otago-sparks/200028872282300
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmerston North
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Fitzherbert Park
- **lat**: -40.3689
- **long**: 175.616
- **full address**: Fitzherbert Park, Hamco Industries, Victoria Dr, West End, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand, Palmerston North

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Otago Sparks being held?
  - **A:** HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Otago Sparks takes place on Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 am to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am at Fitzherbert Park, Hamco Industries, Victoria Dr, West End, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand, Palmerston North.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Otago Sparks?
  - **A:** HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Otago Sparks is organized by Central Hinds.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Otago Sparks is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palmerston North, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HBJ Shield in Palmy • CENTRAL HINDS v Otago Sparks sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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