Q: Is this a real competition? The prize pool seems too good to be true.
A: Absolutely real. The Premium Cricket Showdown is backed by an experienced team and is currently partnering with multiple brands to deliver Australia’s most ambitious community-level cricket event. All prize allocations will be published and transparently distributed.

Q: Where is the prize money coming from?
A: The prize pool is funded through a combination of team entry fees, commercial sponsors, and media partners. It’s designed to reward performance, build grassroots talent, and spotlight serious cricketers ready to go pro.

Q: Has this tournament been run before?
A: Premium Cricket Showdown is a new edition—but professionally managed. The team behind it has years of experience in cricket operations. This will be the first edition, setting a new benchmark for amateur/pro-am cricket.

Q: Who can participate in the Premier Cricket Showdown?
A: Clubs, private teams, academies, and new franchises from across Australia are welcome to enter!

Q: What formats are being played?
A: T20 format.

Q: When will prize money be paid?
A: All prize money will be disbursed within 14 business days of the tournament conclusion via EFT. All winnings will be published online.

Q: Where can I get the full prize breakdown?
A: The complete prize money breakdown will be released soon on our website and social platforms. Follow for updates.

Q: Is this endorsed by Cricket Australia or Any State Body?
A: No, the Premium Cricket Showdown is an independent tournament and is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by Cricket Australia or its state bodies. It is a privately run competition designed to provide elite-level playing opportunities for community cricketers.

Q: Can players register individually if they don’t have a team?
A: At this stage, registrations are only accepted through teams.

Q: How many players can each team register?
A: Each team can register up to 16 players, but only 11 + 2 Impact Player can play in a match. Squad rotation is allowed throughout the tournament, provided all players are officially registered.

Q: Will matches be live-streamed or recorded?
A: Yes. All matches will be professionally filmed and live-streamed. Teams and players can share highlight reels and digital content for social sharing through PCS socials.

Q: Can teams get sponsors to help with the entry fee?
A: Absolutely. In fact, many teams are encouraged to secure local or national sponsors (not conflicting with PCS sponsors industry) to support their participation. We will also provide teams with a sponsorship pitch deck to assist.

Q: Is this a one-off event or annual tournament?
A: Premium Cricket Showdown is designed to be an annual event. This is the inaugural edition, with plans to introduce something new each year.

Q: How do we register our team?
A: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through our website. Once approved, you'll receive an official registration link with details and the player registration portal.

Q: Is it turf or synthetic wicket?
A: The Premium Cricket Showdown will be played on high-quality synthetic pitches at top-tier grounds.

Q: Why synthetic?
A: Consistent playing conditions, Weather-resistant, Perfect for fast-paced T20 games.