BBL 2025-26 Schedule, Teams, Squads, Live Streaming & Tickets
The wait is almost over! The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 season is just around the corner, and excitement is already sky-high among cricket fans in Australia and around the world. Since its start in 2011, the KFC BBL has been one of the most entertaining and competitive T20 tournaments globally — full of drama, big hits, and nail-biting finishes.
The 15th edition of the Big Bash League begins on 14 December 2025 and will run until 25 January 2026, featuring all eight iconic teams battling for the trophy. If you’re looking for the complete BBL 2025–26 schedule, team lists, match timings, and live updates, you’re in the right place.
BBL 2025–26 Tournament Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | KFC Big Bash League (BBL) |
| Season | 15th Edition |
| Organizer | Cricket Australia |
| BBL Starting Date | 14 December 2025 |
| BBL Final Date | 25 January 2026 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Total Matches | 44 |
| Format | Round-Robin + Playoffs |
| Defending Champion | Hobart Hurricanes |
BBL 2025–26 Schedule & Fixtures
Perth ScorchersPS1st Match
Sun Dec 14, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 4:15 PM LOCAL
Perth Stadium, Perth
Sydney SixersSS
Melbourne RenegadesMR2nd Match
Mon Dec 15, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Simonds Stadium, Geelong
Brisbane HeatBH
Hobart HurricanesHH3rd Match
Tue Dec 16, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Sydney ThunderSTSydney SixersSS4th Match
Wed Dec 17, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Adelaide StrikersAS
Melbourne StarsMS5th Match
Thu Dec 18, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Hobart HurricanesHHBrisbane HeatBH6th Match
Fri Dec 19, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 6:15 PM LOCAL
The Gabba, Brisbane
Perth ScorchersPSSydney ThunderST7th Match
Sat Dec 20, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Sydney SixersSSMelbourne RenegadesMR8th Match
Sun Dec 21, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Simonds Stadium, Geelong
Hobart HurricanesHHSydney ThunderST9th Match
Mon Dec 22, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Manuka Oval, Canberra
Brisbane HeatBHAdelaide StrikersAS10th Match
Tue Dec 23, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 6:45 PM LOCAL
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Melbourne StarsMSSydney SixersSS11th Match
Fri Dec 26, 2025
7:05 AM GMT / 6:05 PM LOCAL
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Melbourne StarsMSPerth ScorchersPS12th Match
Fri Dec 26, 2025
10:15 AM GMT / 6:15 PM LOCAL
Perth Stadium, Perth
Hobart HurricanesHHBrisbane HeatBH13th Match
Sat Dec 27, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 6:15 PM LOCAL
The Gabba, Brisbane
Adelaide StrikersASMelbourne StarsMS14th Match
Sun Dec 28, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Manuka Oval, Canberra
Sydney ThunderSTHobart HurricanesHH15th Match
Mon Dec 29, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Melbourne RenegadesMRSydney ThunderST16th Match
Tue Dec 30, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Perth ScorchersPSAdelaide StrikersAS17th Match
Wed Dec 31, 2025
8:15 AM GMT / 6:45 PM LOCAL
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Brisbane HeatBHMelbourne RenegadesMR18th Match
Thu Jan 1, 2026
5:00 AM GMT / 4:00 PM LOCAL
Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Sydney SixersSSHobart HurricanesHH19th Match
Thu Jan 1, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Perth ScorchersPSBrisbane HeatBH20th Match
Fri Jan 2, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 6:15 PM LOCAL
The Gabba, Brisbane
Melbourne StarsMSSydney ThunderST21st Match
Sat Jan 3, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Hobart HurricanesHHMelbourne StarsMS22nd Match
Sun Jan 4, 2026
7:05 AM GMT / 6:05 PM LOCAL
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne RenegadesMRPerth ScorchersPS23rd Match
Sun Jan 4, 2026
10:15 AM GMT / 6:15 PM LOCAL
Perth Stadium, Perth
Adelaide StrikersASSydney SixersSS24th Match
Mon Jan 5, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Brisbane HeatBHAdelaide StrikersAS25th Match
Tue Jan 6, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 6:45 PM LOCAL
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Sydney ThunderSTPerth ScorchersPS26th Match
Wed Jan 7, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 4:15 PM LOCAL
Perth Stadium, Perth
Melbourne RenegadesMRMelbourne StarsMS27th Match
Thu Jan 8, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Sydney SixersSSHobart HurricanesHH28th Match
Fri Jan 9, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Adelaide StrikersASBrisbane HeatBH29th Match
Sat Jan 10, 2026
5:00 AM GMT / 3:00 PM LOCAL
The Gabba, Brisbane
Sydney ThunderSTMelbourne RenegadesMR30th Match
Sat Jan 10, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Melbourne StarsMSSydney SixersSS31st Match
Sun Jan 11, 2026
3:05 AM GMT / 2:05 PM LOCAL
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Hobart HurricanesHHAdelaide StrikersAS32nd Match
Sun Jan 11, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 6:45 PM LOCAL
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Perth ScorchersPSSydney ThunderST33rd Match
Mon Jan 12, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Melbourne RenegadesMRMelbourne StarsMS34th Match
Tue Jan 13, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Adelaide StrikersASHobart HurricanesHH35th Match
Wed Jan 14, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Brisbane HeatBHMelbourne RenegadesMR36th Match
Thu Jan 15, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Perth ScorchersPSSydney SixersSS37th Match
Fri Jan 16, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney ThunderSTAdelaide StrikersAS38th Match
Sat Jan 17, 2026
6:00 AM GMT / 4:30 PM LOCAL
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Melbourne RenegadesMRPerth ScorchersPS39th Match
Sat Jan 17, 2026
9:15 AM GMT / 5:15 PM LOCAL
Perth Stadium, Perth
Melbourne StarsMSBrisbane HeatBH40th Match
Sun Jan 18, 2026
8:15 AM GMT / 6:15 PM LOCAL
The Gabba, Brisbane
Sydney SixersSS
TBCTBCQualifier
Tue Jan 20, 2026
8:30 AM GMT / 2:00 PM LOCAL
TBC, TBC
TBCTBCTBCTBCKnockout
Wed Jan 21, 2026
8:30 AM GMT / 2:00 PM LOCAL
TBC, TBC
TBCTBCTBCTBCChallenger
Fri Jan 23, 2026
8:30 AM GMT / 2:00 PM LOCAL
TBC, TBC
TBCTBCTBCTBCFinal
Sun Jan 25, 2026
8:30 AM GMT / 2:00 PM LOCAL
TBC, TBC
TBCTBCThe official Big Bash League schedule has been announced by Cricket Australia. This season promises exciting rivalries, back-to-back doubleheaders, and matches across Australia’s iconic stadiums — from Perth’s Optus Stadium to Sydney Cricket Ground.
Big Bash League 2025–26 Format
The BBL format remains one of the most exciting structures in franchise cricket.
- Each of the 8 teams will play against every other side at least once.
- The top four teams in the points table qualify for the playoffs.
- The playoff stage includes:
- Qualifier (1st vs 2nd) → Winner straight to Final
- Knockout (3rd vs 4th) → Loser eliminated
- Challenger → Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Knockout
- Final → Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Challenger
Every season, the playoff stage adds unpredictable twists — even a fourth-placed team can become the champion!
BBL Season 15 Match Timings & Venues
The Big Bash League 2025–26 will be played across Australia’s most iconic cricket grounds, bringing the excitement of T20 action to fans nationwide. Most matches will start in the evening at 7:15 PM local time, while some weekend and double-header games will begin in the afternoon around 4:15 PM. The timings are designed to offer prime-time entertainment for fans both at the stadium and watching live at home.
Official BBL 2025–26 Venues
- Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) – Sydney Sixers’ home ground
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) – Melbourne Stars’ fortress
- Marvel Stadium – Melbourne Renegades’ home venue
- The Gabba – Home of the Brisbane Heat
- Adelaide Oval – Adelaide Strikers’ stronghold
- Optus Stadium – Perth Scorchers’ home base
- Blundstone Arena – Hobart Hurricanes’ home ground
- Manuka Oval – Canberra
- Coffs Harbour International Stadium – Selected fixtures
- GMHBA Stadium, Geelong – Additional host venue for selected matches
All venues will feature state-of-the-art lighting, entertainment zones, and fan engagement activities, making every matchday a full cricket festival.
Big Bash League 2025–26 – Points Table
Below is the updated BBL 2025–26 Points Table, showing team standings, match results, and net run rate (NRR). The table will be updated regularly as the tournament progresses.
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Brisbane Heat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Sydney Thunder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Perth Scorchers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Melbourne Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Sydney Sixers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Big Bash League 2025–26 Tickets
Get ready to witness the thrill of live T20 cricket as the Big Bash League 2025–26 lights up stadiums across Australia! Tickets for all matches — including opening fixtures, local derbies, and the grand final — will be available through the official BBL ticketing partners and team websites.
Fans can choose from general admission, family passes, and premium seating options at every venue. Early booking is recommended, especially for high-demand clashes like Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades.
To make things easy, digital e-tickets will be available for download, allowing contactless entry at all stadiums. Each venue also offers special discounts for kids and families, keeping the true community spirit of the Big Bash alive.
BBL 2025–26 Broadcast TV Channels & Live Streaming
The Big Bash League 2025–26 will be broadcast live across multiple countries, allowing fans worldwide to enjoy every six, wicket, and last-over thriller. Whether you’re in Australia, India, Pakistan, or anywhere else, there’s an official broadcaster ready to bring the action straight to your screen.
Where to Watch BBL 2025–26 Live
| Country / Region | TV Broadcaster(s) | Live Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Seven Network | Kayo Sports |
| India | Sony Sports Network | SonyLIV App |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports | Tapmad, Ary Zap (expected) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| Canada | ATN Cricket Plus | ATN Online |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA) | beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT |
| Caribbean | SportsMax | SportsMax App |
| Europe (Rest) | LIVENow | LIVENow Platform |
| South East Asia | Fox Sports Asia | Regional partners (TBA) |
Key Records in Big Bash League (BBL 2024–25 Season)
Before the new season begins, let’s take a look back at some of the key records and standout performances from KFC BBL|14 (2024–25). The last edition delivered thrilling matches, big knocks, and record-breaking bowling spells that kept fans glued to their screens.
From Mitchell Owen’s explosive batting to Jason Behrendorff’s match-winning spells, here’s a recap of who dominated the previous Big Bash season.
🥇 BKT Golden Bat – Most Runs (BBL 2024–25)
| Rank | Player | Team | Total Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Owen | Hobart Hurricanes | 452 |
| 2 | David Warner | Sydney Thunder | 405 |
| 3 | Cooper Connolly | Perth Scorchers | 351 |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell | Melbourne Stars | 325 |
| 5 | Marcus Stoinis | Melbourne Stars | 311 |
| 6 | Matthew Renshaw | Brisbane Heat | 280 |
| 7 | Sam Billings | Sydney Thunder | 271 |
| 8 | Max Bryant | Brisbane Heat | 259 |
⚡ BKT Golden Arm – Most Wickets (BBL 2024–25)
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Behrendorff | Perth Scorchers | 17 |
| 2 | Riley Meredith | Hobart Hurricanes | 16 |
| 3 | Tom Rogers | Melbourne Renegades | 16 |
| 4 | Mark Steketee | Melbourne Stars | 15 |
| 5 | Lance Morris | Perth Scorchers | 15 |
| 6 | Lloyd Pope | Adelaide Strikers | 15 |
| 7 | Ben Dwarshuis | Sydney Sixers | 14 |
| 8 | Spencer Johnson | Brisbane Heat | 13 |