Big Bash League 2025–26: Full Schedule, Teams, Venues, and More – All You Need to Know

hemanth — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:42:41 GMT

Big Bash League 2025–26: Full Schedule, Teams, Venues, and More

The KFC Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 is almost here, and excitement is building fast among cricket fans around the world. With Australia’s top T20 league entering its 15th season, fans are eagerly looking for the full match schedule, team lists, live broadcast info, and key dates to mark on their calendars.

This year’s edition begins on December 21, 2025, and will wrap up with a thrilling final on January 25, 2026. With returning rivalries, packed stadiums, and the possibility of Test stars joining after the Ashes series, the season promises non-stop cricketing entertainment.

BBL 2025–26 Tournament Overview

Tournament	Big Bash League (BBL)
Season	15th
Start Date	December 21, 2025
Final Date	January 25, 2026
Total Teams	8
Total Matches	44
Defending Champs	Hobart Hurricanes

Team Squads for BBL 2025–26 Season:

Adelaide Strikers (Coach: Tim Paine):
Hassan Ali, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Luke Wood

Brisbane Heat (Coach: Johan Botha):
Shaheen Afridi, Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matt Renshaw, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth

Hobart Hurricanes (Coach: Jeff Vaughan):
Rehan Ahmed, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Matthew Wade, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Mac Wright, Billy Stanlake, Tim David

Melbourne Renegades (Coach: Cameron White):
Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O'Neill, Ollie Peake, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers, Tim Seifert, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa

Melbourne Stars (Coach: Peter Moores):
Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Tom Curran, Liam Hatcher, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Haris Rauf, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Swepson

Perth Scorchers (Coach: Adam Voges):
Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Laurie Evans, Aaron Hardie, Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, David Payne, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner

Sydney Sixers (Coach: Greg Shipperd):
Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Joel Davies, Jafer Chohan, Sam Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Todd Murphy, Mitch Perry, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith

Sydney Thunder (Coach: Trevor Bayliss):
Wes Agar, Tom Andrews, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Shadab Khan, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner

BBL 2025–26 Schedule Highlights (Selected Fixtures)

Date	Match	Venue	Time
Dec 14 (Sun)	Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers	Optus Stadium	7:15 pm
Dec 15 (Mon)	Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat	GMHBA Stadium	7:15 pm
Dec 16 (Tue)	Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder	Ninja Stadium	7:15 pm
Dec 17 (Wed)	Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers	SCG	7:15 pm
Dec 18 (Thu)	Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes	MCG	7:15 pm
Dec 19 (Fri)	Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers	Gabba	7:15 pm
Dec 20 (Sat)	Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers	ENGIE Stadium	7:15 pm
Dec 21 (Sun)	Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes	GMHBA Stadium	7:15 pm
Dec 22 (Mon)	Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat	Manuka Oval	7:15 pm
Dec 23 (Tue)	Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars	Adelaide Oval	7:15 pm
Dec 26 (Fri)	Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars	SCG	6:05 pm
Dec 26 (Fri)	Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes	Optus Stadium	9:15 pm
Dec 27 (Sat)	Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers	Gabba	7:15 pm
Dec 28 (Sun)	Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder	Manuka Oval	7:15 pm
Dec 29 (Mon)	Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades	Ninja Stadium	7:15 pm
Dec 30 (Tue)	Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers	ENGIE Stadium	7:15 pm
Dec 31 (Wed)	Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat	Adelaide Oval	7:15 pm
Jan 1 (Thu)	Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers	Marvel Stadium	4:00 pm
Jan 1 (Thu)	Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers	Ninja Stadium	7:15 pm
Jan 2 (Fri)	Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars	Gabba	7:15 pm
Jan 3 (Sat)	Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes	ENGIE Stadium	7:15 pm
Jan 4 (Sun)	Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades	MCG	6:05 pm
Jan 4 (Sun)	Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers	Optus Stadium	9:15 pm
Jan 5 (Mon)	Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat	Coffs Harbour	7:15 pm
Jan 6 (Tue)	Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder	Adelaide Oval	7:15 pm
Jan 7 (Wed)	Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades	Optus Stadium	7:15 pm
Jan 8 (Thu)	Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers	MCG	7:15 pm
Jan 9 (Fri)	Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers	Ninja Stadium	7:15 pm
Jan 10 (Sat)	Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder	Gabba	4:00 pm
Jan 10 (Sat)	Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars	Marvel Stadium	7:15 pm
Jan 11 (Sun)	Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes	SCG	2:05 pm
Jan 11 (Sun)	Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers	Adelaide Oval	7:15 pm
Jan 12 (Mon)	Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades	ENGIE Stadium	7:15 pm
Jan 13 (Tue)	Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers	MCG	7:15 pm
Jan 14 (Wed)	Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat	Ninja Stadium	7:15 pm
Jan 15 (Thu)	Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers	Marvel Stadium	7:15 pm
Jan 16 (Fri)	Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder	SCG	7:15 pm
Jan 17 (Sat)	Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades	Adelaide Oval	5:00 pm
Jan 17 (Sat)	Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars	Optus Stadium	8:15 pm
Jan 18 (Sun)	Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers	Gabba	7:15 pm
Jan 20 (Tue)	The Qualifier	TBA	TBA
Jan 21 (Wed)	The Knockout	TBA	TBA
Jan 23 (Fri)	The Challenger	TBA	TBA
Jan 25 (Sun)	The Final	TBA	TBA

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BBL Playoff Format

The top four teams after the league phase will qualify for the playoffs:

Qualifier: 1st vs 2nd - Winner advances to the Final
Knockout: 3rd vs 4th -Loser eliminated
Challenger: Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Knockout
Final: Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Challenger

Where to Watch BBL 2025–26 Live

India: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV
Australia: Fox Sports, Seven Network & Kayo Sports
USA: Willow TV
UK: Sky Sports Cricket
Pakistan: Ten Sports
New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
MENA: BeIN Sports
Canada: CBN & ATN Cricket Plus

Live radio commentary will also be available on SEN Radio in Australia.

Player Watch: Babar Azam to Debut in BBL

Pakistan superstar Babar Azam will make his BBL debut this season for the Sydney Sixers, having signed before the 2025–26 Draft. One of the world’s top T20 batters, Babar is expected to bring a global fan following to the Sixers' campaign.

How to Buy BBL Tickets

Tickets for BBL matches can be purchased online via Ticketek Australia. It’s advisable to book early, especially for rivalry games and weekend fixtures.

List of BBL 15 Venues

Matches will be played across 11 iconic venues:

Optus Stadium, Perth
SCG & ENGIE Stadium, Sydney
MCG & Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Blundstone Arena, Hobart
The Gabba, Brisbane
Manuka Oval, Canberra
Coffs Harbour International Stadium

The Big Bash League 2025–26 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent years. With 44 matches, thrilling doubleheaders, and the possibility of Test stars joining post-Ashes, fans are in for a T20 feast.