About the MCC Club XI

The MCC Club XI Competition boasts a history dating back to 1896. Initially it was organised as an internal competition by the MCC due to an excess of players available to play in the VCA (now known as Victorian Premier Cricket) competition teams. To provide all players with a game of cricket, the MCC formed five teams. Teams composed of ‘old boys’ from a number of private schools later joined the competition, along with teams from other District/Premier Cricket clubs. The MCC Club XI Competition has expanded considerably over the past 15-20 years and now boasts 34 teams across 4 Divisions.

The Competition is part of the MCC’s Cricket Strategy to support and promote game development and participation. Players in the Competition in 2020/21 came from 30 different nationalities and the various divisions provide opportunities for those of a range of abilities. It is a senior competition and players must be over 15 years of age to take part (in select circumstances a player aged between 13 and 15 may be granted a Junior Player Permit). Clubs and players are attracted to the Competition for the high standard of conditions, on-field competition, umpiring and positive spirit in which the games are played. The Competition is structured and managed in such a way as to honour its long and rich history while ensuring it meets the standards required of the present and future.