The Big Bash League runs from December 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026, across eight Australian cities. Hobart Hurricanes won the 2024-25 title in January, defeating Sydney Thunder by seven wickets at Bellerive Oval.
Mitchell Owen struck 108 off 42 balls, equalling the fastest century in BBL history at 39 deliveries.
This guide covers where to watch matches live, streaming platforms, and the complete fixture list for the 2025-26 season.
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Where To Watch The Big Bash League 2025-26 Live?
Seven West Media broadcasts 34 of 44 BBL matches on Channel 7 and 7plus through the 2030-31 season. Kayo Sports and Foxtel stream all matches live on Fox Cricket, with Kayo offering over 3000 hours of coverage, including every BBL game.
The broadcast features new tools like Fox Focus for real-time field tracking analysis and Fox Playbook for predictive match strategies.
The Big Bash app offers exclusive behind-the-scenes video content, match highlights, and wicket replays alongside live scores and stats.
Big Bash League 2025-26 Full Schedule
The BBL 2025-26 season includes 40 league matches before the finals series begins on January 20. Melbourne stages the most fixtures, with games split between Marvel Stadium and the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Sydney venues host the second-highest number of matches across the Olympic Park and Sydney Cricket Ground.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec ’25 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers | Perth | 4:15 pm |
| 15 Dec ’25 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | Geelong | 7:15 pm |
| 16 Dec ’25 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Hobart | 7:15 pm |
| 17 Dec ’25 | Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | Sydney | 7:15 pm |
| 18 Dec ’25 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne | 7:15 pm |
| 19 Dec ’25 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | Brisbane | 6:15 pm |
| 20 Dec ’25 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | Sydney | 7:15 pm |
| 21 Dec ’25 | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | Geelong | 7:15 pm |
| 22 Dec ’25 | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat | Canberra | 7:15 pm |
| 23 Dec ’25 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | Adelaide | 6:45 pm |
| 26 Dec ’25 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | Sydney | 6:05 pm |
| 26 Dec ’25 | Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Perth | 6:15 pm |
| 27 Dec ’25 | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | Brisbane | 6:15 pm |
| 28 Dec ’25 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder | Canberra | 7:15 pm |
| 29 Dec ’25 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Hobart | 7:15 pm |
| 30 Dec ’25 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | Sydney | 7:15 pm |
| 31 Dec ’25 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | Adelaide | 6:45 pm |
| 01 Jan ’26 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Melbourne (Docklands) | 4:00 pm |
| 01 Jan ’26 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | Hobart | 7:15 pm |
| 02 Jan ’26 | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars | Brisbane | 6:15 pm |
| 03 Jan ’26 | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney | 7:15 pm |
| 04 Jan ’26 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne | 6:05 pm |
| 04 Jan ’26 | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers | Perth | 6:15 pm |
| 05 Jan ’26 | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | Coffs Harbour | 7:15 pm |
| 06 Jan ’26 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder | Adelaide | 6:45 pm |
| 07 Jan ’26 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | Perth | 4:15 pm |
| 08 Jan ’26 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | Melbourne | 7:15 pm |
| 09 Jan ’26 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | Hobart | 7:15 pm |
| 10 Jan ’26 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | Brisbane | 3:00 pm |
| 10 Jan ’26 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | Melbourne (Docklands) | 7:15 pm |
| 11 Jan ’26 | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney | 2:05 pm |
| 11 Jan ’26 | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Adelaide | 6:45 pm |
| 12 Jan ’26 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | Sydney | 7:15 pm |
| 13 Jan ’26 | Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers | Melbourne | 7:15 pm |
| 14 Jan ’26 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | Hobart | 7:15 pm |
| 15 Jan ’26 | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | Melbourne (Docklands) | 7:15 pm |
| 16 Jan ’26 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | Sydney | 7:15 pm |
| 17 Jan ’26 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide | 4:30 pm |
| 17 Jan ’26 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | Perth | 5:15 pm |
| 18 Jan ’26 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | Brisbane | 6:15 pm |
| 20 Jan ’26 | Qualifier | TBA | Time TBA |
| 21 Jan ’26 | Knockout | TBA | Time TBA |
| 23 Jan ’26 | Challenger | TBA | Time TBA |
| 25 Jan ’26 | Final | TBA | Time TBA |
Hobart topped the league stage with 15 points from 10 games last season, followed by Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder with 14 and 12 points, respectively.
Brisbane Heat were defending champions but failed to qualify from the league stage in 2024-25. Each team plays 10 matches before the finals begin, with the Qualifier on January 20.
Can We Stream The Big Bash League 2025-26 Online For Free?
Channel 7 and 7plus offer free streaming for 34 BBL matches throughout the season.
Kayo Sports and Foxtel require subscriptions to access all 44 matches, including exclusive games not shown on free-to-air television. Seven holds broadcast rights through 2030-31 for BBL coverage.
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Conclusion: The Big Bash League 2025-26 Streams On Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Channel 7 & 7plus
Mitchell Owen finished last season with 108 off 42 balls, including 11 sixes in the final. Nathan Ellis captained the Hurricanes to their maiden title, finishing with 3/23 from four overs in the final.
Melbourne Renegades signed Jason Behrendorff in the first BBL free agency move, joining on a three-year deal after Perth Scorchers did not guarantee his contract. Perth Scorchers have won five BBL titles, the most by any franchise.
Melbourne Stars remain the only team without a championship. The tournament runs alongside international cricket, including the Ashes series between Australia and England.
FAQs
Melbourne Renegades added Jason Behrendorff from Perth Scorchers through free agency. Hobart signed Beau Webster while Melbourne Stars recruited Liam Hatcher. Sydney Thunder retained David Warner and Jason Sangha after their finals run.
Most matches begin between 6:00 PM and 7:15 PM local time across different cities. Weekend fixtures occasionally start earlier in the afternoon. Adelaide matches typically begin at 6:45 PM, while Perth games start at either 4:15 PM or 6:15 PM.
Kayo Sports and Foxtel offer condensed match replays and on-demand viewing for all games. The Big Bash app provides highlight packages and wicket replays. Channel 7 sometimes broadcasts delayed coverage but does not offer comprehensive on-demand replay services.
Sydney Sixers signed Babar Azam from Pakistan alongside England’s Sam Curran. Melbourne Renegades recruited Pakistan’s Shadab Khan. Adelaide Strikers added Ravichandran Ashwin from India. Perth Scorchers brought in England’s David Payne.
The top four teams from the league stage qualify for the playoffs. First and second play the Qualifier, with the winner advancing to the final. Third and fourth contest the Knockout, with the winner facing the Qualifier loser in the Challenger. The Challenger winner meets the Qualifier winner in the final.
