| Cricket in Hong Kong is played during the cooler months of the year, from September to April. Although there are numerous clubs playing cricket, not all clubs possess their own grounds and/or facilities. There are two grass wickets available in the territory, at the Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Kowloon Cricket Club. All other matches are played on artificial surfaces.
There are two main competitions - a round-robin League followed by a knock-out Cup competition. Junior cricket is played at Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19 age levels and there are also various inter-school competitions played at primary school and secondary school levels.
The Saturday League competition comprises 18 teams that play each other in 35 overs per side matches. Bowlers are restricted to ten overs and there are no fielding restrictions. The Saturday Cup follows the same rules as the Saturday League, with winning teams advancing to the next phase of the competition. Social teams are usually invited to participate in the Saturday Cup alongside the league teams. Teams losing their first round matches compete for the Saturday Plate.
The Sunday League competition is more serious, with 9 teams play one another in 50 overs per side matches, following ICC International rules. The Sunday Cup knock-out competition is played after the Sunday League is completed, with winning teams advancing to the next phase of the competition.
During the off-season, the Summer Eights are also played.
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