Big Bash League 2025-26 Schedule, Teams, Venues, Format & Results
Big Bash League 2025-26 (BBL15) – Complete Schedule & All Details
The Big Bash League 2025-26 (also known as BBL|15) is the twenty-first season of Australia’s premier Twenty20 cricket tournament. The season runs from 14 December 2025 to 25 January 2026, featuring 8 teams and 44 scheduled T20 matches across multiple Australian venues.
🗓 Tournament Overview
| Season | BBL15 (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 14 December 2025 |
| Final Date | 25 January 2026 |
| Format | Double Round-Robin + Playoffs |
| Cricket Format | Twenty20 (T20) |
| Number of Teams | 8 |
| Total Matches | 44 |
| Administrator | Cricket Australia |
📌 Participating Teams
- Adelaide Strikers
- Brisbane Heat
- Hobart Hurricanes
- Melbourne Renegades
- Melbourne Stars
- Perth Scorchers
- Sydney Sixers
- Sydney Thunder
📍 Venues
- Optus Stadium – Perth
- SCG (Sydney Cricket Ground) – Sydney
- MCG – Melbourne
- Simonds Stadium – Geelong
- Bellerive Oval – Hobart
- Adelaide Oval – Adelaide
- Blundstone Arena – Hobart
- The Gabba – Brisbane
- C.ex Coffs International Stadium – Coffs Harbour
📅 Full Match Schedule (Round-Robin & Fixtures)
| Date | Match No. | Teams | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2025 | Match 1 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers | Optus Stadium | 19:15 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Match 2 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | Simonds Stadium | 19:15 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Match 3 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Bellerive Oval | 19:15 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Match 4 | Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | SCG | 19:15 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Match 5 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | MCG | 19:15 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Match 6 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | The Gabba | 19:15 |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Match 7 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | Sydney Showground | 19:15 |
| 21 Dec 2025 | Match 8 | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | Simonds Stadium | 19:15 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Match 9 | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat | Manuka Oval | 19:15 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Match 10 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | Adelaide Oval | 19:15 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Match 16 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | Sydney Showground | 19:15 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Match 17 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | Adelaide Oval | 19:15 |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Match 18 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Marvel Stadium | 19:15 |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Match 19 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | Blundstone Arena | 19:15 |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Match 20 | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars | The Gabba | 18:15 |
| 4 Jan 2026 | Match 21 | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Showground | 19:15 |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Match 22 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | MCG | 14:15 |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Match 23 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder | Adelaide Oval | 19:15 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Match 24 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | Optus Stadium | 19:15 |
📌 Points Table (Summary)
The official points table is updated after each match and is available on live score sites. Teams earn 2 points for a win, 1 for a no-result, and 0 for a loss.
⭐ Key Facts & Updates
- Hobart Hurricanes are the defending champions entering BBL15.
- The league avoids Christmas Day matches per tradition.
- Several international stars marked notable performances this season.
📌 Follow Official Sources
For live scores, detailed stats, and team info, visit Cricbuzz / ESPNcricinfo / cricket.com official series pages.