The 15th edition of the Big Bash League runs from 14 December 2025 through 25 January 2026 across eight venues in Australia.
Hobart Hurricanes enter as defending champions after Mitchell Owen’s record-equalling 39-ball century secured their maiden title in January 2025, defeating Sydney Thunder by seven wickets at Bellerive Oval.
This season brings 44 matches with overseas talent, including Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, and Babar Azam joining Australian squads. The competition features eight city franchises battling through a double round-robin format before the finals.
Track each team’s progress through wins, losses, and net run rate calculations. Stay updated with our live points table.
Big Bash League 2025-26: Live Points Table
The 2025–26 Big Bash League kicked off on 14 December 2025, with Perth Scorchers defeating Sydney Sixers by five wickets at Optus Stadium in Perth.
| Teams | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRS – Perth Scorchers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.235 |
| SYT – Sydney Thunder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| ADS – Adelaide Strikers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| HBH – Hobart Hurricanes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| BRH – Brisbane Heat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| MLS – Melbourne Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| MLR – Melbourne Renegades | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| SYS – Sydney Sixers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.235 |
Table Key:
- P: Matches Played
- W: Matches Won
- L: Matches Lost
- NR: No Result
- PTS: Total Points
- NRR: Net Run Rate
Big Bash League Points System: Teams earn two points for each victory. A loss awards zero points. When matches end without a result due to weather interruptions, both teams receive one point each. Net run rate serves as the tiebreaker when teams finish level on points.
The four highest-ranked teams advance to the finals. First plays second in the Qualifier, with the winner progressing directly to the final. Third faces fourth in the Knockout.
The Qualifier loser meets the Knockout winner in the Challenger to determine the second finalist. Perth Scorchers hold the record with five BBL titles since 2011, though only Melbourne Stars remain without championship success.
The 2024-25 season saw Hobart maintain a perfect 7-0 home record at Bellerive Oval through their title run.
Big Bash League 2025-26
The June 2025 draft occurred earlier than previous years to secure overseas talent before rival leagues.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| League name | Big Bash League (BBL). |
| Starting year | 2011-12 (inaugural season). |
| Administering body | Cricket Australia. |
| Sponsor (title) | KFC (title sponsor / KFC Big Bash League). |
| Total teams | 8 city franchises. |
| Primary venues (used in BBL) | Adelaide Oval; The Gabba (Brisbane); Bellerive Oval (Hobart); Docklands/Marvel Stadium (Melbourne); MCG (Melbourne); Optus/Perth Stadium (Perth); Sydney Cricket Ground; Sydney Showground Stadium. |
| Winning prize (champions) | $450,000 (BBL 2024-25 total prize pool reported around AUD 1 million). |
| Current title holder | Hobart Hurricanes (BBL 14/2024-25 champions). |
Cricket Australia established the BBL in 2011 to replace the six-state KFC Twenty20 Big Bash with eight city franchises.
The women’s competition runs parallel with Melbourne Renegades claiming their maiden WBBL title in December 2024, defeating Brisbane Heat by seven runs via DLS method in a rain-affected final at the MCG.
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Conclusion: Track Live Standings Throughout BBL 2025-26
The 15th BBL season brings enhanced international talent through strategic early drafting. Teams compete for playoff positions determined by points accumulated from match victories.
Net run rate calculations separate teams finishing level on points after the 44-match regular season concludes in late January 2026.
Melbourne Stars seek their first title while Hobart Hurricanes aim to defend their breakthrough championship. Matches broadcast across Fox Sports, Seven Network, and streaming platform Kayo Sports for Australian audiences.
