A much awaited Big Bash League 2025-26 will kick off start on 15 December and Final will played on 27th January 2024. BBL 2025-26 is the most popular Cricket league tournament for Men’s.
The Big Bash League schedule includes a total of 44 matches: 40 regular season matches (10 for each team) and 3 playoff matches and Final.
The BBL 24/25 will be the 14th edition of the competition. The regular season begins on 15 December 2024 and concludes on 19 January 2024. The BBL playoffs will take place between 21-24 January and 27 January will be Final.
Big Bash League
The Big Bash League (BBL) is one of the premier T20 cricket leagues globally, offering a thrilling combination of international stars and Australian domestic talent. The 2025-26 edition, marking the 14th season, promises to continue the tradition of high-octane action, innovative gameplay, and fierce rivalries.
Big Bash League (BBL) Tournament Info
| Countries | Australia |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Cricket Australia |
| Format | Twenty20 |
| Tenth Edition | 2024–25 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Tournament format | Double round-robin and knockout finals |
| Defending Champion | Brisbane Heat |
| Official Website | BBL |
BBL 2024/25 Teams
The Big Bash League (BBL) 2024/25 features eight franchises, each with a unique identity and mix of players, coaching staff, and fan bases. Here’s a quick overview:
- Adelaide Strikers
- Brisbane Heat
- Hobart Hurricanes
- Melbourne Renegades
- Melbourne Stars
- Perth Scorchers
- Sydney Sixers
- Sydney Thunder
Big Bash League 2025-26 Schedule
The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 schedule will run from December 15, 2024, to January 27, 2024, featuring 40 group-stage matches and playoffs, including the Qualifier, Knockout, Challenger, and Final. Here’s an overview of the schedule:
Here is the complete schedule for the Big Bash League 2025-26 from December 15, 2024, to January 19, 2024, showing match timings in both GMT and Local Time (Australian Time):
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GMT / LOCAL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2024 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | Optus Stadium, Perth | 08:15 AM GMT / 04:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 16, 2024 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades | SCG, Sydney | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 17, 2024 | Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 18, 2024 | Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | MCG, Melbourne | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 19, 2024 | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | GMHBA Stadium, Geelong | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 20, 2024 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 08:15 AM GMT / 06:45 PM LOCAL |
| December 21, 2024 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | Blundstone Arena, Hobart | 05:00 AM GMT / 04:00 PM LOCAL |
| December 21, 2024 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 22, 2024 | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | Gabba, Brisbane | 08:15 AM GMT / 06:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 23, 2024 | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 26, 2024 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | SCG, Sydney | 07:05 AM GMT / 06:05 PM LOCAL |
| December 26, 2024 | Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat | Optus Stadium, Perth | 10:15 AM GMT / 06:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 27, 2024 | Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 08:15 AM GMT / 06:45 PM LOCAL |
| December 28, 2024 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 29, 2024 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | Gabba, Brisbane | 08:15 AM GMT / 06:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 30, 2024 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| December 31, 2024 | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 08:15 AM GMT / 06:45 PM LOCAL |
| January 1, 2024 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers | Blundstone Arena, Hobart | 05:00 AM GMT / 04:00 PM LOCAL |
| January 1, 2024 | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars | Gabba, Brisbane | 08:15 AM GMT / 06:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 2, 2024 | Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 3, 2024 | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | C.ex Coffs International | 07:05 AM GMT / 06:05 PM LOCAL |
| January 3, 2024 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder | Optus Stadium, Perth | 10:15 AM GMT / 06:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 4, 2024 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | MCG, Melbourne | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 5, 2024 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | Blundstone Arena, Hobart | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 6, 2024 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | Gabba, Brisbane | 08:15 AM GMT / 06:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 7, 2024 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | Optus Stadium, Perth | 08:15 AM GMT / 04:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 8, 2024 | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 9, 2024 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | MCG, Melbourne | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 10, 2024 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Blundstone Arena, Hobart | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 11, 2024 | Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers | SCG, Sydney | 05:45 AM GMT / 04:45 PM LOCAL |
| January 11, 2024 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 09:00 AM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL |
| January 12, 2024 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 13, 2024 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney | 08:30 AM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL |
| January 14, 2024 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Blundstone Arena, Hobart | 08:30 AM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL |
| January 15, 2024 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 08:30 AM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL |
| January 16, 2024 | Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes | Gabba, Brisbane | 08:30 AM GMT / 06:30 PM LOCAL |
| January 17, 2024 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | SCG, Sydney | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 18, 2024 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 06:00 AM GMT / 05:00 PM LOCAL |
| January 18, 2024 | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers | Optus Stadium, Perth | 09:15 AM GMT / 05:15 PM LOCAL |
| January 19, 2024 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars | Blundstone Arena, Hobart | 08:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL |
Playoff and Final Matches:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2024 | Qualifier (1st vs 2nd) | TBD | 12:00 AM GMT / 05:30 AM LOCAL |
| January 22, 2024 | Knockout (3rd vs 4th) | TBD | 12:00 AM GMT / 05:30 AM LOCAL |
| January 24, 2024 | Challenger | TBD | 12:00 AM GMT / 05:30 AM LOCAL |
| January 27, 2024 | Final | TBD | 12:00 AM GMT / 05:30 AM LOCAL |
Big Bash League Format
The Big Bash League (BBL) follows a structured format to determine its champion, designed to bring exciting, high-quality cricket. The 2025-26 edition will feature the following format:
- Group Stage:
- There are 8 teams that compete in a double round-robin format, where each team plays each other twice (home and away).
- Teams earn points for wins, with 2 points for a win, 1 point for a no-result (due to weather), and 0 points for a loss.
- The top 5 teams at the end of the group stage qualify for the playoffs.
- Playoff Structure:
- Qualifier: The top two teams play each other, with the winner advancing directly to the Final.
- Knockout: The teams finishing 3rd and 4th play. The winner progresses to the Challenger match.
- Challenger: The loser of the Qualifier faces the winner of the Knockout. The winner of this match then advances to the Final.
- Final:
- The Final is held between the winner of the Qualifier and the winner of the Challenger match.
Big Bash League Venues
Here are the confirmed venues for the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season, hosting matches across various cities in Australia:
| City | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | Adelaide Oval | 53,500 |
| Brisbane | The Gabba | 42,000 |
| Canberra | Manuka Oval | 16,000 |
| Geelong | GMHBA Stadium | 36,000 |
| Hobart | Blundstone Arena | 20,000 |
| Melbourne | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) | 100,000 |
| Melbourne | Marvel Stadium | 53,359 |
| Perth | Optus Stadium | 61,266 |
| Sydney | Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) | 48,000 |
| Sydney | ENGIE Stadium (formerly ANZ) | 83,500 |
| Coffs Harbour | C.ex Coffs International Stadium | 10,000 |
Each of these venues brings its unique atmosphere, offering thrilling experiences for players and fans alike. Key matches, such as the playoffs and finals, are usually hosted in high-capacity stadiums like the MCG or SCG to accommodate larger audiences.
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