England has officially named its squad for the 2026 MacRobertson Shield, the sport’s premier international team championship, set to take place on home turf next summer. The announcement came via Croquet England, with Chair of Selectors Chris Clarke confirming the six players chosen to defend the nation’s world title.

The United States Croquet Association (USCA) has officially announced the launch of the first-ever Women’s A6W National Championship, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of competitive opportunities for women in American Rules croquet. The championship will take place February 19-22, 2026, at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

In a move to support the expansion and enhancement of its National Croquet Center (NCC) in West Palm Beach, FL, the Croquet Foundation of America (CFA) announces a matching grant of up to $1,000,000 from an anonymous donor and National Croquet Club member who has committed to match all new contributions dollar-for-dollar, including sponsorships for the New Steuber Classic Tournament, the Hall of Fame Gala, and croquet court or other naming opportunities.

Each year, three of the USCA Regional Vice President positions come up for election. The USCA Nominating Committee nominates members for the Regional Vice President positions for terms of two years each beginning at the USCA Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the 2026 AGM, the following positions will be announced:

The 2026 Association Croquet World Team Championship — Tier 1, competing for the historic MacRobertson Shield — will take place in England from July 24 to August 9, 2026. The event will feature the four powerhouse nations of world croquet: England (defending champions), Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.