The previous season was a historic one, as the Hobart Hurricanes clinched their maiden BBL title. The final was lit up by Mitchell Owen’s sensational 108 off just 42 deliveries, a match-winning knock that stunned the Sydney Thunder and etched his name into BBL folklore.
With BBL15 set to begin in December 2025, fans around the world are eagerly counting down the days. From fierce rivalries and rising young stars to packed stadiums and unforgettable moments, the upcoming season promises everything that makes the Big Bash League a must-watch event.
Big Bash League 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 |
Big Bash League 2026 schedule
The Big Bash League 2026 is set to get underway on December 14, with a blockbuster opening clash between the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at the iconic Optus Stadium in Perth. The tournament will run through the festive season, with the final scheduled for January 25, while January 26 has been kept as a reserve day.
Defending champions Brisbane Heat will begin their title defence on December 15, facing the Melbourne Renegades at Simonds Stadium in Geelong.
The BBL 2026 schedule is spread across more than a month and features a mix of double-headers, weekend showdowns, and prime-time fixtures, ensuring non-stop entertainment for fans. With matches hosted across Australia’s top cricketing venues, the league promises another action-packed season of fast-paced T20 cricket.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers | Perth Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 15 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | Simonds Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 16 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Bellerive Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 17 | Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 18 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 19 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | The Gabba | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 20 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | Sydney Showground Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 21 | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | Simonds Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 22 | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat | Manuka Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 23 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | Adelaide Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 26 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | Sydney Cricket Ground | 12:35 PM |
| Dec 26 | Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Perth Stadium | 3:45 PM |
| Dec 27 | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | The Gabba | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 28 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder | Manuka Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 29 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Bellerive Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 30 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | Sydney Showground Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Dec 31 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | Adelaide Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 1 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Docklands Stadium | 10:30 AM |
| Jan 1 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | Bellerive Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 2 | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars | The Gabba | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 3 | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Showground Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 4 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 12:35 PM |
| Jan 4 | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers | Perth Stadium | 3:45 PM |
| Jan 5 | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | International Sports Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 6 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder | Adelaide Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 07 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | Perth Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 08 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 09 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | Bellerive Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 10 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | The Gabba | 10:30 AM |
| Jan 10 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | Docklands Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 11 | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Cricket Ground | 8:35 AM |
| Jan 11 | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 12 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | Sydney Showground Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 13 | Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 14 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | Bellerive Oval | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 15 | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | Docklands Stadium | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 16 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | Sydney Cricket Ground | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 17 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Oval | 11:30 AM |
| Jan 17 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | Perth Stadium | 2:45 PM |
| Jan 18 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | The Gabba | 1:45 PM |
| Jan 20th | The Qualifier (TBA vs TBA) | TBC | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 21st | The Knockout (TBA vs TBA) | TBC | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 23rd | The Challenger (TBA vs TBA) | TBC | 2:00 PM |
| Jan 25th | BBL 2026 Final (TBA vs TBA) | TBC | 2:00 PM |
Big Bash League 2025-26 Teams and Players
The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 will once again feature a strong mix of international stars, experienced Australian players, and exciting young talents. Over the years, the BBL has become a platform where world-class cricketers and emerging players compete side by side, making every match entertaining.
In the upcoming season, all eight BBL teams will include some of the most popular and match-winning players from around the world, with several names expected to attract attention as IPL 2026 Auction Players, promising another action-packed tournament for fans.
Below are the details of all eight teams and their captains for the Big Bash League 2025-26:
| Team Name | Captain | Full Squad (Players List) |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | Matt Short | 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 | Usman Khawaja | 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 | Nathan Ellis | 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 |
| Melbourne Renegades | Will Sutherland | Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O’Neill, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers, Tim Seifert, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa |
| Melbourne Stars | Glenn Maxwell | 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 | Asthton Turner | 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 | Moises Henriques | 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 | David Warner | Wes Agar, Tom Andrews, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Shadab Khan, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner |
Conclusion
The BBL 2025-26 season is almost here, and fans are ready for the excitement. With a full match schedule, strong teams, and many star players, this season promises great entertainment.
The Big Bash League 2025-26 schedule runs from the first match on December 14 to the final on January 25, with every game bringing fun and thrilling moments. Whether you watch from the stadium or from home, the Big Bash League will keep you entertained.
Remember to check the full KFC Big Bash League 2025-26 schedule, follow the points table, and support your favourite team throughout the season.
