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The Big Bash League (BBL) 2026-27 season is set to bring another exciting summer of T20 cricket, featuring Australia's eight leading franchises. The tournament will begin on December 12, 2026, with Melbourne Renegades taking on Perth Scorchers in the opening match.

The BBL 2026-27 schedule features 40 league-stage matches, followed by four playoff matches, including the Qualifier, Knockout, Challenger and Final. The competition will conclude on January 26, 2027, with the BBL final.

Fans can find the complete Big Bash League 2026-27 fixtures, including match dates, team names, venues and kickoff times in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), below.

Format: Date — Match — Venue — AEDT

December 2026

Match 1: Sat, 12 Dec 2026 — Melbourne Renegades vs. Perth Scorchers — MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 8:10 PM AEDT

Match 2: Tue, 15 Dec 2026 — Brisbane Heat vs. Sydney Sixers — The Gabba, Brisbane — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 3: Wed, 16 Dec 2026 — Sydney Thunder vs. Adelaide Strikers — Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 4: Thu, 17 Dec 2026 — Hobart Hurricanes vs. Brisbane Heat — Ninja Stadium, Hobart — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 5: Fri, 18 Dec 2026 — Melbourne Stars vs. Adelaide Strikers — MCG, Melbourne — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 6: Sat, 19 Dec 2026 — Sydney Thunder vs. Sydney Sixers — ENGIE Stadium, Sydney — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 7: Sun, 20 Dec 2026 — Perth Scorchers vs. Hobart Hurricanes — Optus Stadium, Perth — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 8: Mon, 21 Dec 2026 — Melbourne Stars vs. Brisbane Heat — Junction Oval, Melbourne — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 9: Tue, 22 Dec 2026 — Sydney Sixers vs. Melbourne Renegades — SCG, Sydney — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 10: Wed, 23 Dec 2026 — Adelaide Strikers vs. Sydney Thunder — Adelaide Oval, Adelaide — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 11: Thu, 24 Dec 2026 — Melbourne Renegades vs. Hobart Hurricanes — Junction Oval, Melbourne — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 12: Sat, 26 Dec 2026 — Sydney Sixers vs. Brisbane Heat — SCG, Sydney — 6:05 PM AEDT

Match 13: Sat, 26 Dec 2026 — Perth Scorchers vs. Melbourne Stars — Optus Stadium, Perth — 9:15 PM AEDT

Match 14: Sun, 27 Dec 2026 — Sydney Thunder vs. Melbourne Renegades — ENGIE Stadium, Sydney — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 15: Mon, 28 Dec 2026 — Brisbane Heat vs. Adelaide Strikers — The Gabba, Brisbane — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 16: Tue, 29 Dec 2026 — Hobart Hurricanes vs. Melbourne Stars — Ninja Stadium, Hobart — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 17: Wed, 30 Dec 2026 — Perth Scorchers vs. Sydney Thunder — Optus Stadium, Perth — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 18: Thu, 31 Dec 2026 — Adelaide Strikers vs. Melbourne Stars — Adelaide Oval, Adelaide — 7:15 PM AEDT

January 2027

Match 19: Fri, 1 Jan 2027 — Melbourne Renegades vs. Sydney Sixers — MCG, Melbourne — 4:00 PM AEDT

Match 20: Fri, 1 Jan 2027 — Brisbane Heat vs. Hobart Hurricanes — The Gabba, Brisbane — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 21: Sat, 2 Jan 2027 — Sydney Thunder vs. Perth Scorchers — ENGIE Stadium, Sydney — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 22: Sun, 3 Jan 2027 — Sydney Sixers vs. Adelaide Strikers — Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 23: Mon, 4 Jan 2027 — Melbourne Stars vs. Melbourne Renegades — MCG, Melbourne — 6:05 PM AEDT

Match 24: Mon, 4 Jan 2027 — Perth Scorchers vs. Brisbane Heat — Optus Stadium, Perth — 9:15 PM AEDT

Match 25: Tue, 5 Jan 2027 — Hobart Hurricanes vs. Sydney Thunder — Ninja Stadium, Hobart — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 26: Wed, 6 Jan 2027 — Adelaide Strikers vs. Melbourne Renegades — Adelaide Oval, Adelaide — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 27: Thu, 7 Jan 2027 — Melbourne Stars vs. Sydney Sixers — MCG, Melbourne — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 28: Fri, 8 Jan 2027 — Brisbane Heat vs. Perth Scorchers — The Gabba, Brisbane — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 29: Sat, 9 Jan 2027 — Hobart Hurricanes vs. Adelaide Strikers — University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 30: Sun, 10 Jan 2027 — Sydney Sixers vs. Perth Scorchers — SCG, Sydney — 2:10 PM AEDT

Match 31: Sun, 10 Jan 2027 — Melbourne Renegades vs. Brisbane Heat — Junction Oval, Melbourne — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 32: Mon, 11 Jan 2027 — Sydney Thunder vs. Melbourne Stars — Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 33: Tue, 12 Jan 2027 — Adelaide Strikers vs. Hobart Hurricanes — Adelaide Oval, Adelaide — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 34: Wed, 13 Jan 2027 — Perth Scorchers vs. Melbourne Renegades — Optus Stadium, Perth — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 35: Thu, 14 Jan 2027 — Melbourne Stars vs. Hobart Hurricanes — MCG, Melbourne — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 36: Fri, 15 Jan 2027 — Sydney Sixers vs. Sydney Thunder — SCG, Sydney — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 37: Sat, 16 Jan 2027 — Adelaide Strikers vs. Perth Scorchers — Adelaide Oval, Adelaide — 4:00 PM AEDT

Match 38: Sat, 16 Jan 2027 — Melbourne Renegades vs. Melbourne Stars — MCG, Melbourne — 7:15 PM AEDT

Match 39: Sun, 17 Jan 2027 — Hobart Hurricanes vs. Sydney Sixers — Ninja Stadium, Hobart — 1:40 PM AEDT

Match 40: Sun, 17 Jan 2027 — Brisbane Heat vs. Sydney Thunder — The Gabba, Brisbane — 7:15 PM AEDT

BBL 2026-27 Finals Schedule

Qualifier: Tue, 19 Jan 2027 — 1st Place vs. 2nd Place — Venue TBC — Time TBC

Knockout: Wed, 20 Jan 2027 — 3rd Place vs. 4th Place — Venue TBC — Time TBC

Challenger: Sat, 23 Jan 2027 — Qualifier Loser vs. Knockout Winner — Venue TBC — Time TBC

Final: Tue, 26 Jan 2027 — Qualifier Winner vs. Challenger Winner — Venue TBC — Time TBC

Total Matches: 44 (40 league matches + 4 finals)

Season Start: December 12, 2026

Final Date: January 26, 2027

Time Zone: Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

All fixtures, venues and AEDT times have been preserved exactly as provided. Finals venues and kickoff times are yet to be confirmed.

How Many Matches Will Be Played in BBL 2026-27

A total of 44 matches are listed for the Big Bash League 2026-27 season. This includes 40 league-stage fixtures and four playoff matches.

All eight franchises will compete during the league stage, with the top four progressing to the finals series. The tournament is scheduled to start on December 12, 2026, and finish with the championship final on January 26, 2027.

BBL 2026-27 Teams: List of All Eight Franchises

Eight teams will compete for the Big Bash League title in the 2026-27 season:

Adelaide Strikers

Brisbane Heat

Hobart Hurricanes

Melbourne Renegades

Melbourne Stars

Perth Scorchers

Sydney Sixers

Sydney Thunder

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will the Big Bash League 2026-27 start?

The BBL 2026-27 season is scheduled to begin on December 12, 2026.

When is the BBL 2026-27 final?

The Big Bash League 2026-27 final is scheduled for January 26, 2027.

How many matches are there in the BBL 2026-27 season?

The schedule lists 44 matches, including 40 league-stage games and four finals matches.

Which teams will play the opening match of BBL 2026-27?

Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers are scheduled to face each other in the opening match on December 12, 2026.

What time zone is used for the BBL 2026-27 schedule?

All match timings in the provided BBL schedule are listed in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

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