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Français (Afrique)The BBL 2026 schedule promises an action-packed season of Big Bash League cricket, with the tournament slated to take place from December 12, 2026, to January 26, 2027.
For the first time in history, the opening match of the tournament, played between the Melbourne Renegades and the Perth Scorchers, will be played in Chennai.
However, the tournament will continue to be played at Australian venues for the regular season.
The BBL 2026 schedule includes several marquee fixtures, Boxing Day and New Year, along with the return of a Christmas Eve match. The season will culminate with the finals to be played on January 26, 2027.
With high-scoring games, fierce rivalries and plenty of competitive action expected throughout the season, BBL 2026 will once again provide a strong platform for men’s cricket and attract fans from around the world.
Fans planning to watch the action live can also find the latest BBL 2026 ticket information, including ticket availability, prices and booking details.
Fans who prefer to follow the action from home can find complete BBL 2026 Live Streaming details, including TV channels, online platforms and match timings.
You can also explore the BBL winners list to see all the past champions and runners-up from every season of the men’s Big Bash League.
BBL 2026 Schedule
As per the BBL 2026 schedule, the first match will be played between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers played on December 12 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) | GMT |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, 1st Match | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 2:40 PM | 9:10 AM |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, 2nd match | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, 3rd Match | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat, 4th Match | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, 05th Match | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 06th Match | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 7th Match | Perth Stadium, Perth | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat, 8th Match | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, 9th Match | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, 10th Match | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, 11th Match | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, 12th Match | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 6:05 PM | 7:05 AM |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, 13th Match | Perth Stadium, Perth | 6:15 PM | 10:15 AM |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, 14th Match | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers, 15th Match | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 29, 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, 16th Match | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, 17th Match | Perth Stadium, Perth | 4:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, 18th Match | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 01, 2027 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, 19th Match | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Jan 01, 2027 | Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, 20th Match | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 02, 2027 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 21st Match | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 03, 2027 | Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, 22nd Match | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 04, 2027 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, 23rd Match | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 6:05 PM | 7:05 AM |
| Jan 04, 2027 | Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, 24th Match | Perth Stadium, Perth | 6:15 PM | 10:15 AM |
| Jan 05, 2027 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 25th Match | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 06, 2027 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades, 26th Match | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 07, 2027 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, 27th Match | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 08, 2027 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, 28th Match | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 09, 2027 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 29th Match | Aurora Stadium, Launceston | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 10, 2027 | Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, 30th Match | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1:10 PM | 3:10 AM |
| Jan 10, 2027 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, 31st Match | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, 32nd Match | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 12, 2027 | Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 33rd Match | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, 34th Match | Perth Stadium, Perth | 4:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 14, 2027 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, 35th match | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 36th Match | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, 37th Match | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 3:30 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, 38th Match | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| Jan 17, 2027 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, 39th Match | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 1:40 PM | 2:40 AM |
| Jan 17, 2027 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, 40th Match | The Gabba, Brisbane | 7:15 PM | 9:15 AM |
| Jan 19, 2027 | TBC vs TBC, Qualifier | TBC | 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Jan 20, 2027 | TBC vs TBC, Knockout | TBC | 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Jan 23, 2027 | TBC vs TBC, Challenger | TBC | 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| Jan 26, 2027 | TBC vs TBC, Finals | TBC | 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
BBL 2026 Squad
Find the complete BBL 2026 squads for all eight teams, featuring star players, overseas recruits and emerging Australian talents set to compete this season.
Melbourne Renegades
TBA
Sydney Thunder
TBA
Melbourne Stars
TBA
Hobart Hurricanes
TBA
Brisbane Heat
TBA
Sydney Sixers
TBA
Adelaide Strikers
TBA