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The countdown to the KFC Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 is officially on, and anticipation is sky-high. Now entering its 15th season, Australia’s premier T20 tournament promises high-octane cricket action, packed stadiums, and some of the world’s biggest stars lighting up the summer.
The season kicks off on December 21, 2025, and wraps up with the grand final on January 25, 2026. With classic rivalries, doubleheaders, and Test players potentially joining after the Ashes, this edition is set to deliver fireworks from start to finish.
KFC Big Bash League (BBL) Overview:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Big Bash League (BBL) |
| Edition | 15th Season |
| Start Date | December 21, 2025 |
| Final | January 25, 2026 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Matches | 44 |
| Defending Champions | Hobart Hurricanes |
Team Squads – BBL 2025–26
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 (c), 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
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BBL 15 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
BBL 2025–26 Schedule:
| 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 |
Where to Watch – BBL 2025–26 Live Coverage
| Country | Broadcasters |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Radio commentary via SEN Radio in Australia.
How to Get Tickets
Tickets are available via Ticketek Australia. With some high-voltage rivalries and weekend blockbusters, early booking is highly recommended.
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