Cricket Australia has officially released the BBL 2025-26 schedule, setting the stage for what is expected to be one of the most exciting seasons in Big Bash League (BBL) history. The tournament begins on December 14 and will run till January 25, finishing just ahead of Australia Day.
For the first time in years, there will be a two-week window post-Ashes for Australia’s Test stars to join their respective franchises. This will give the league and the franchises a much-needed star-studded boost.
Babar Azam’s debut to open BBL 15 season
Pakistan’s Babar Azam is all set to make his long-awaited BBL debut for the Sydney Sixers, kicking off the season against the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium on December 14. Recently, Babar was named as a marquee pre-draft signing by the 3-time champions. With over 11,000 T20 runs to his name and a staggering average of 43.07, Babar is expected to draw big crowds, especially at his first home game at the SCG on December 17.
The BBL Overseas Draft 2025 saw a surge in Pakistani representation. Shaheen Shah Afridi was the No. 1 overall pick, selected by Brisbane Heat to spearhead their attack. He will be available for the full season, including the finals.
Mohammad Rizwan, who is a solid and reliable white-ball keeper-batter, was picked by the Melbourne Renegades. Haris Rauf, meanwhile, was retained by the Melbourne Stars, bolstering their pace attack.
Full BBL 2025-26 schedule (All times in IST)
DateMatchVenueTime (IST)Dec 14Perth Scorchers vs Sydney SixersOptus Stadium1:45 PMDec 15Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane HeatGMHBA Stadium1:45 PMDec 16Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney ThunderNinja Stadium1:45 PMDec 17Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide StrikersSCG1:45 PMDec 18Melbourne Stars vs Hobart HurricanesMCG1:45 PMDec 19Brisbane Heat vs Perth ScorchersGabba1:45 PMDec 20Sydney Thunder vs Sydney SixersENGIE Stadium1:45 PMDec 21Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart HurricanesGMHBA Stadium1:45 PMDec 22Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane HeatManuka Oval1:45 PMDec 23Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne StarsAdelaide Oval1:45 PMDec 26Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne StarsSCG12:35 PMDec 26Perth Scorchers vs Hobart HurricanesOptus Stadium3:45 PMDec 27Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide StrikersGabba1:45 PMDec 28Melbourne Stars vs Sydney ThunderManuka Oval1:45 PMDec 29Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne RenegadesNinja Stadium1:45 PMDec 30Sydney Thunder vs Perth ScorchersENGIE Stadium1:45 PMDec 31Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane HeatAdelaide Oval1:45 PMJan 1Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney SixersMarvel Stadium10:30 AMJan 1Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth ScorchersNinja Stadium1:45 PMJan 2Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne StarsGabba1:45 PMJan 3Sydney Thunder vs Hobart HurricanesENGIE Stadium1:45 PMJan 4Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne RenegadesMCG12:35 PMJan 4Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide StrikersOptus Stadium3:45 PMJan 5Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane HeatCoffs Harbour1:45 PMJan 6Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney ThunderAdelaide Oval1:45 PMJan 7Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne RenegadesOptus Stadium1:45 PMJan 8Melbourne Stars vs Sydney SixersMCG1:45 PMJan 9Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide StrikersNinja Stadium1:45 PMJan 10Brisbane Heat vs Sydney ThunderGabba10:30 AMJan 10Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne StarsMarvel Stadium1:45 PMJan 11Sydney Sixers vs Hobart HurricanesSCG8:35 AMJan 11Adelaide Strikers vs Perth ScorchersAdelaide Oval1:45 PMJan 12Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne RenegadesENGIE Stadium1:45 PMJan 13Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide StrikersMCG1:45 PMJan 14Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane HeatNinja Stadium1:45 PMJan 15Melbourne Renegades vs Perth ScorchersMarvel Stadium1:45 PMJan 16Sydney Sixers vs Sydney ThunderSCG1:45 PMJan 17Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne RenegadesAdelaide Oval11:30 AMJan 17Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne StarsOptus Stadium2:45 PMJan 18Brisbane Heat vs Sydney SixersGabba1:45 PMJan 20The QualifierTBDTBDJan 21The KnockoutTBDTBDJan 23The ChallengerTBDTBDJan 25The FinalTBDTBDBBL 2025/26 schedule out! Test players to return after Ashes; Babar Azam’s debut to start new season Inside Sport India.
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