BBL 2025-26 Schedule: Updated Dates & Latest News

Tom O Connor
July 3, 2025

The Big Bash League 2025 (BBL 15) is set to return with another thrilling season of Australia’s top domestic T20 action. The official schedule has now been announced, with the tournament starting on December 14, 2025, and running until January 25, 2026.

Eight teams, including fan favorites like Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Stars, and Brisbane Heat, will battle it out in this fast-paced format. The competition promises big hits, close finishes, and standout performances from both local and international players.

This article covers team squads, tournament format, ticket details, and where to watch BBL 15 live. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and match highlights.

BBL 2025-26 Schedule

The BBL 2025 schedule is out! The tournament starts on December 14, 2025, and ends on January 25, 2026. Eight teams will play across Australia in over 40 matches. Check the full schedule below.

BBL 2025 Schedule
Source: CricInfo
DateMatch No.TeamsVenueTime (IST)Local Time
Sun, 14 Dec1stPerth Scorchers vs Sydney SixersPerth1:45 PM4:15 PM
Mon, 15 Dec2ndMelbourne Renegades vs Brisbane HeatGeelong1:45 PM7:15 PM
Tue, 16 Dec3rdHobart Hurricanes vs Sydney ThunderHobart1:45 PM7:15 PM
Wed, 17 Dec4thSydney Sixers vs Adelaide StrikersSydney1:45 PM7:15 PM
Thu, 18 Dec5thMelbourne Stars vs Hobart HurricanesMelbourne1:45 PM7:15 PM
Fri, 19 Dec6thBrisbane Heat vs Perth ScorchersBrisbane1:45 PM6:15 PM
Sat, 20 Dec7thSydney Thunder vs Sydney SixersSydney1:45 PM7:15 PM
Sun, 21 Dec8thMelbourne Renegades vs Hobart HurricanesGeelong1:45 PM7:15 PM
Mon, 22 Dec9thSydney Thunder vs Brisbane HeatCanberra1:45 PM7:15 PM
Tue, 23 Dec10thAdelaide Strikers vs Melbourne StarsAdelaide1:45 PM6:45 PM
Fri, 26 Dec11thSydney Sixers vs Melbourne StarsSydney12:35 PM6:05 PM
Fri, 26 Dec12thPerth Scorchers vs Hobart HurricanesPerth3:45 PM6:15 PM
Sat, 27 Dec13thBrisbane Heat vs Adelaide StrikersBrisbane1:45 PM6:15 PM
Sun, 28 Dec14thMelbourne Stars vs Sydney ThunderCanberra1:45 PM7:15 PM
Mon, 29 Dec15thHobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne RenegadesHobart1:45 PM7:15 PM
Tue, 30 Dec16thSydney Thunder vs Perth ScorchersSydney1:45 PM7:15 PM
Wed, 31 Dec17thAdelaide Strikers vs Brisbane HeatAdelaide1:45 PM6:45 PM
Thu, 01 Jan18thMelbourne Renegades vs Sydney SixersMelbourne (Docklands)10:30 AM4:00 PM
Thu, 01 Jan19thHobart Hurricanes vs Perth ScorchersHobart1:45 PM7:15 PM
Fri, 02 Jan20thBrisbane Heat vs Melbourne StarsBrisbane1:45 PM6:15 PM
Sat, 03 Jan21stSydney Thunder vs Hobart HurricanesSydney1:45 PM7:15 PM
Sun, 04 Jan22ndMelbourne Stars vs Melbourne RenegadesMelbourne12:35 PM6:05 PM
Sun, 04 Jan23rdPerth Scorchers vs Adelaide StrikersPerth3:45 PM6:15 PM
Mon, 05 Jan24thSydney Sixers vs Brisbane HeatCoffs Harbour1:45 PM7:15 PM
Tue, 06 Jan25thAdelaide Strikers vs Sydney ThunderAdelaide1:45 PM6:45 PM
Wed, 07 Jan26thPerth Scorchers vs Melbourne RenegadesPerth1:45 PM4:15 PM
Thu, 08 Jan27thMelbourne Stars vs Sydney SixersMelbourne1:45 PM7:15 PM
Fri, 09 Jan28thHobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide StrikersHobart1:45 PM7:15 PM
Sat, 10 Jan29thBrisbane Heat vs Sydney ThunderBrisbane10:30 AM3:00 PM
Sat, 10 Jan30thMelbourne Renegades vs Melbourne StarsMelbourne (Docklands)1:45 PM7:15 PM
Sun, 11 Jan31stSydney Sixers vs Hobart HurricanesSydney8:35 AM2:05 PM
Sun, 11 Jan32ndAdelaide Strikers vs Perth ScorchersAdelaide1:45 PM6:45 PM
Mon, 12 Jan33rdSydney Thunder vs Melbourne RenegadesSydney1:45 PM7:15 PM
Tue, 13 Jan34thMelbourne Stars vs Adelaide StrikersMelbourne1:45 PM7:15 PM
Wed, 14 Jan35thHobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane HeatHobart1:45 PM7:15 PM
Thu, 15 Jan36thMelbourne Renegades vs Perth ScorchersMelbourne (Docklands)1:45 PM7:15 PM
Fri, 16 Jan37thSydney Sixers vs Sydney ThunderSydney1:45 PM7:15 PM
Sat, 17 Jan38thAdelaide Strikers vs Melbourne RenegadesAdelaide11:30 AM4:30 PM
Sat, 17 Jan39thPerth Scorchers vs Melbourne StarsPerth2:45 PM5:15 PM
Sun, 18 Jan40thBrisbane Heat vs Sydney SixersBrisbane1:45 PM6:15 PM
Tue, 20 JanQualifierTBA vs TBATBATBDTBD
Wed, 21 JanKnockoutTBA vs TBATBATBDTBD
Fri, 23 JanChallengerTBA vs TBATBATBDTBD
Sun, 25 JanFinalTBA vs TBATBATBDTBD

BBL 2025–26 Team Squads After Overseas Draft

Here’s a look at the current squad lists for each Big Bash League team as they prepare for the upcoming 2025 season.

1. Adelaide Strikers

  • Cameron Boyce
  • Jordan Buckingham
  • Alex Carey (until BBL|17)
  • Thomas Kelly (until BBL|16)
  • Harry Nielsen
  • Lloyd Pope (until BBL|16)
  • Alex Ross
  • Jason Sangha (until BBL|16)
  • Matt Short (until BBL|17)
  • Henry Thornton
  • Luke Wood (New overseas addition)
  • Jamie Overton (overseas)
  • Hasan Ali (overseas)

2. Brisbane Heat

  • Xavier Bartlett (until BBL|18)
  • Max Bryant (until BBL|18)
  • Lachlan Hearne (until BBL|16)
  • Spencer Johnson (until BBL|17)
  • Usman Khawaja
  • Matt Kuhnemann
  • Nathan McSweeney (until BBL|16)
  • Colin Munro
  • Michael Neser
  • Jimmy Peirson
  • Matthew Renshaw (until BBL|17)
  • Callum Vidler (until BBL|16)
  • Hugh Weibgen (until BBL|17)
  • Shaheen Afridi (Top draft pick, overseas)
  • Tom Alsop (overseas)

3. Hobart Hurricanes

  • Iain Carlisle
  • Nikhil Chaudhary (until BBL|17)
  • Nathan Ellis (until BBL|17)
  • Chris Jordan (Retained overseas)
  • Ben McDermott (until BBL|17)
  • Riley Meredith (until BBL|17)
  • Mitch Owen (until BBL|17)
  • Matthew Wade
  • Beau Webster (until BBL|17)
  • Mac Wright
  • Jake Weatherald (until BBL|17)
  • Rishad Hossain (overseas)
  • Rehan Ahmed (overseas)

4. Melbourne Renegades

  • Jason Behrendorff (until BBL|17)
  • Josh Brown
  • Harry Dixon (until BBL|16)
  • Brendan Doggett (until BBL|16)
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk (until BBL|17)
  • Caleb Jewell (until BBL|16)
  • Nathan Lyon
  • Fergus O’Neill
  • Tom Rogers
  • Tim Seifert
  • Will Sutherland (until BBL|17)
  • Adam Zampa
  • Mohammad Rizwan (New overseas pick)
  • Hassan Khan (overseas)

5. Melbourne Stars

  • Scott Boland
  • Hilton Cartwright
  • Tom Curran
  • Liam Hatcher (until BBL|16)
  • Glenn Maxwell
  • Hamish McKenzie
  • Tom Rogers (until BBL|16)
  • Peter Siddle
  • Marcus Stoinis (until BBL|16)
  • Mitch Swepson (until BBL|17)
  • Haris Rauf (Retained overseas)
  • Joe Clarke (overseas)

6. Perth Scorchers

  • Ashton Agar (until BBL|17)
  • Finn Allen
  • Mahli Beardman
  • Cooper Connolly (until BBL|16)
  • Aaron Hardie (until BBL|17)
  • Josh Inglis
  • Matthew Kelly
  • Mitch Marsh (until BBL|17)
  • Lance Morris (until BBL|16)
  • Joel Paris
  • Jhye Richardson (until BBL|16)
  • Ashton Turner (until BBL|18)

No overseas Picks announced.

7. Sydney Sixers

  • Sean Abbott
  • Joel Davies
  • Ben Dwarshuis
  • Jack Edwards (until BBL|16)
  • Moises Henriques
  • Todd Murphy
  • Mitch Perry
  • Josh Philippe
  • Jordan Silk
  • Steve Smith (until BBL|16)

No overseas additions announced.

8. Sydney Thunder

  • Wes Agar
  • Cameron Bancroft (until BBL|17)
  • Sam Billings (until BBL|16)
  • Ollie Davies
  • Chris Green (until BBL|16)
  • Sam Konstas
  • Nathan McAndrew
  • Daniel Sams
  • Tanveer Sangha (until BBL|17)
  • David Warner
  • Lockie Ferguson (Retained overseas)
  • Shadab Khan (overseas)
  • Sam Billings remains as a domestic/borderline pick

BBL 2025–26 Overseas Draft – June 19

The BBL 2025 Overseas Player Draft was held on June 19, and all eight teams made key selections to boost their squads ahead of the upcoming season. Big names were picked across categories, adding excitement for fans ahead of BBL|15.

  • Shaheen Afridi was the first overall pick, joining Brisbane Heat to strengthen their fast-bowling unit.
  • Mohammad Rizwan was picked by Melbourne Renegades, giving them a solid top-order option.
  • Haris Rauf was retained by the Melbourne Stars, continuing his long-term association with the club.
  • Adelaide Strikers went for Luke Wood as their platinum pick.
  • Chris Jordan returned to Hobart Hurricanes through a pre-signing.
  • Sydney Thunder retained Lockie Ferguson, adding pace and experience to their attack.

Key Overseas Picks by Team:

  • Brisbane Heat: Shaheen Afridi, Colin Munro, Tom Alsop
  • Melbourne Stars: Haris Rauf, Tom Curran, Joe Clarke
  • Melbourne Renegades: Mohammad Rizwan, Hassan Khan
  • Adelaide Strikers: Luke Wood, Jamie Overton, Hasan Ali
  • Hobart Hurricanes: Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Rehan Ahmed
  • Sydney Thunder: Lockie Ferguson, Shadab Khan, Sam Billings

These signings promise another exciting season of Big Bash cricket loaded with international firepower.

How To Buy BBL 2025-26 Tickets?

BBL tickets can be bought easily online through Ticketek Australia. You can select your city, team, and stadium to book your seats. Tickets usually go on sale soon after the full schedule is released. Some matches sell out quickly, so be sure to act fast.

BBL 2025-26 Live Broadcast – Where to Watch?

Fans in Australia can watch BBL matches live on Fox Sports and the Seven Network. Streaming is available on Kayo Sports.

In India, BBL is shown on Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on the Sony LIV app.
In the UK, it’s broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket, and in the USA, on Willow TV.

Other broadcasters include:

  • Pakistan – Ten Sports
  • New Zealand – Sky Sport NZ
  • Canada – ATN Cricket Plus
  • Middle East – BeIN Sports
  • South East Asia – Fox Sports Asia
  • Caribbean – Sports Max
  • Europe – LIVENow

BBL Winners List

The Big Bash League (BBL) is Australia’s premier Twenty20 (T20) cricket tournament, featuring top domestic and international talent since its inception in the 2011/12 season.

Check the full list of BBL winners to see which teams have dominated over the years.

SeasonWinner
2011/12Sydney Sixers
2012/13Brisbane Heat
2013/14Perth Scorchers
2014/15Perth Scorchers
2015/16Sydney Thunder
2016/17Perth Scorchers
2017/18Adelaide Strikers
2018/19Melbourne Renegades
2019/20Sydney Sixers
2020/21Sydney Sixers
2021/22Perth Scorchers
2022/23Perth Scorchers
2023/24Brisbane Heat
2024/25Hobart Hurricanes

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Conclusion: BBL 2025-26 Schedule is Live!

The Big Bash League 2025 is all set to bring non-stop T20 action from December 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026. With the full schedule now announced, fans can gear up for a packed season of thrilling matches, big hits, and unforgettable moments.

From team squads to match dates and live streaming info – everything you need is now available. Bookmark this page for all the latest BBL 15 updates.

Whether at the stadium or on screen, get ready, this season of BBL is going to be bigger and better than ever!

FAQs

When is the BBL 2025 Player Draft scheduled?

The BBL 2025 Player Draft was held on June 19, 2025, where teams picked domestic and international players to build their squads.

Have the fixtures for BBL 2025 been announced yet?

Yes, the full schedule for BBL 2025 has been released by Cricket Australia. The first match is set for December 14, 2025, between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers.

Can teams still sign overseas players before the draft?

Before the draft, Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers were allowed to pre-sign one overseas player each. Remaining overseas picks were finalized during the draft and will continue through the overseas signing windows.

What happens during the Player Movement Window?

The Player Movement Window is a designated period when players can switch teams, allowing clubs to rebuild and strengthen their squads ahead of the new season.

How many players can a BBL team contract before the draft?

Each team could contract up to 10 domestic players ahead of the draft, including marquee and existing contracted players. The rest of the squad is completed during and after the draft process.

Tom O Connor

Tom O'Connor has been following Australian cricket professionally for over a decade, with a keen eye on both local matches and Test series. His deep knowledge, passion for the game, and love for writing provide unique insights, offering a true fan’s perspective on all things cricket.

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