• Cricket Australia has announced the fixtures for BBL|15.

  • Perth Scorchers will square off against Sydney Sixers in the opening fixture.

BBL|15: Cricket Australia unveils full schedule for Big Bash League 2025-26
BBL|15: Cricket Australia announces full schedule for Big Bash League 2025-26 (PC: X.com)

Cricket Australia has officially announced the complete fixture list for the much-anticipated 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), set to ignite stadiums across the nation from December 14, 2025, through January 25, 2026. The announcement, made on Thursday, has set the stage for what is expected to be one of the most competitive and star-studded seasons in the tournament’s history.

BBL|15 Season Highlights and Key Dates

The 2025-26 BBL season will open with a blockbuster clash between the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium on December 14, just days before the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. The regular season will feature 40 matches, culminating on January 18, with the finals series running from January 20 to the grand finale on January 25, the eve of Australia Day. This scheduling ensures fans can enjoy the tournament’s climax just ahead of the national holiday, maximizing both attendance and viewership.

Expanded access to Australia’s Test players

In a significant boost for fans and franchises, Australia’s Test players will have a rare, uninterrupted two-week window to participate in the BBL following the conclusion of the home Ashes series. While the Ashes will still impact player availability, Cricket Australia is optimistic that several marquee names—including select batters, bowlers, and allrounders—will feature in the latter stages of the regular season and potentially the finals. This marks a notable improvement from previous years, where international commitments limited Test player involvement.

Teams, Venues and Rivalries

All eight franchises—Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder—will compete in a round-robin format, with each team playing home and away matches. Iconic venues such as Optus Stadium (Perth), Sydney Cricket Ground, Melbourne Cricket Ground, The Gabba (Brisbane), and Blundstone Arena (Hobart) will once again host the action, ensuring fans nationwide can witness the spectacle live.

The fixture list brings back classic rivalries, including the Sydney Smash (Sixers vs Thunder) and the Melbourne Derby (Stars vs Renegades), alongside high-stakes doubleheaders and festive season showdowns.

Structure for the Playoffs and Finals 

The top four teams at the end of the regular season will advance to the knockout stages. The finals format remains unchanged:

  • Qualifier: 1st vs 2nd (winner advances to the Final)
  • Knockout: 3rd vs 4th (loser eliminated)
  • Challenger: Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Knockout (winner to Final)
  • Final: January 25, 2026

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BBL|15 Fixtures & Match Time (AEDT)

DateMatchVenueTime
Dec 14 (Sun)Perth Scorchers vs Sydney SixersOptus Stadium7:15 pm
Dec 15 (Mon)Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane HeatGMHBA Stadium7:15 pm
Dec 16 (Tue)Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney ThunderNinja Stadium7:15 pm
Dec 17 (Wed)Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide StrikersSCG7:15 pm
Dec 18 (Thu)Melbourne Stars vs Hobart HurricanesMCG7:15 pm
Dec 19 (Fri)Brisbane Heat vs Perth ScorchersGabba7:15 pm
Dec 20 (Sat)Sydney Thunder vs Sydney SixersENGIE Stadium7:15 pm
Dec 21 (Sun)Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart HurricanesGMHBA Stadium7:15 pm
Dec 22 (Mon)Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane HeatManuka Oval7:15 pm
Dec 23 (Tue)Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne StarsAdelaide Oval7:15 pm
Dec 26 (Fri)Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne StarsSCG6:05 pm
Dec 26 (Fri)Perth Scorchers vs Hobart HurricanesOptus Stadium9:15 pm
Dec 27 (Sat)Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide StrikersGabba7:15 pm
Dec 28 (Sun)Melbourne Stars vs Sydney ThunderManuka Oval7:15 pm
Dec 29 (Mon)Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne RenegadesNinja Stadium7:15 pm
Dec 30 (Tue)Sydney Thunder vs Perth ScorchersENGIE Stadium7:15 pm
Dec 31 (Wed)Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane HeatAdelaide Oval7:15 pm
Jan 1 (Thu)Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney SixersMarvel Stadium4:00 pm
Jan 1 (Thu)Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth ScorchersNinja Stadium7:15 pm
Jan 2 (Fri)Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne StarsGabba7:15 pm
Jan 3 (Sat)Sydney Thunder vs Hobart HurricanesENGIE Stadium7:15 pm
Jan 4 (Sun)Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne RenegadesMCG6:05 pm
Jan 4 (Sun)Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide StrikersOptus Stadium9:15 pm
Jan 5 (Mon)Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane HeatCoffs Harbour7:15 pm
Jan 6 (Tue)Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney ThunderAdelaide Oval7:15 pm
Jan 7 (Wed)Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne RenegadesOptus Stadium7:15 pm
Jan 8 (Thu)Melbourne Stars vs Sydney SixersMCG7:15 pm
Jan 9 (Fri)Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide StrikersNinja Stadium7:15 pm
Jan 10 (Sat)Brisbane Heat vs Sydney ThunderGabba4:00 pm
Jan 10 (Sat)Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne StarsMarvel Stadium7:15 pm
Jan 11 (Sun)Sydney Sixers vs Hobart HurricanesSCG2:05 pm
Jan 11 (Sun)Adelaide Strikers vs Perth ScorchersAdelaide Oval7:15 pm
Jan 12 (Mon)Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne RenegadesENGIE Stadium7:15 pm
Jan 13 (Tue)Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide StrikersMCG7:15 pm
Jan 14 (Wed)Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane HeatNinja Stadium7:15 pm
Jan 15 (Thu)Melbourne Renegades vs Perth ScorchersMarvel Stadium7:15 pm
Jan 16 (Fri)Sydney Sixers vs Sydney ThunderSCG7:15 pm
Jan 17 (Sat)Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne RenegadesAdelaide Oval5:00 pm
Jan 17 (Sat)Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne StarsOptus Stadium8:15 pm
Jan 18 (Sun)Brisbane Heat vs Sydney SixersGabba7:15 pm
Jan 20 (Tue)The QualifierTBATBA
Jan 21 (Wed)The KnockoutTBATBA
Jan 23 (Fri)The ChallengerTBATBA
Jan 25 (Sun)The FinalTBATBA

*TBA – To be announced

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