BBL Grand Final 2026 Form Guide: start-time, lineup, how can I watch Sixers v Scorchers squad, channel, live streaming.
Two of the Big Bash League’s most successful franchises, the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers, face off in the grand final to cap season 15.
The blockbuster showdown — seeing Aussie Test stars Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc play Mitch Marsh, Cooper Connolly and co. — will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth in front of a sell-out crowd.
When does the BBL Grand Final Start?
The first ball is set to be bowled at 4.15pm local time (7.15pm AEDT) on Sunday, January 25.
- When: Sunday, January 25. Bat flip at 3.30pm local (6.30pm AEDT), first ball at 4.15pm local (7.15pm AEDT)
Where Can I Watch the BBL Grand Final?
The decider will be broadcast live on Fox Cricket, available via Foxtel on channel 501 and streaming on Kayo Sports.
You can also stay abreast of all the action as it happens via Foxsports.com.au’s live blog, including coverage of the post-match fallout.
Listen: ABC, SEN Radio. Listen in standard and real-time with no delay to live play via Cricket Radio on the CA Live app. Find out more here
Where is the 2026 Big Bash League Final?
The 2026 KFC BBL|15 Grand Final Between The Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers will be played at Optus Stadium, Perth.
How Sixers-Scorchers Qualifies the BBL Final?
Perth, after getting the best of Sydney in the Qualifier, claimed hosting rights on the game’s biggest day — with a sell-out Scorchers-dominant crowd forecast in the west.
The Scorchers, who on Sunday will make their ninth grand final appearance, host the Big Bash decider for a record sixth time — and second at Optus Stadium. They are 5-3 overall in BBL grand finals.
Meanwhile, the Sixers are into their eighth BBL grand final in 15 years after eliminating reigning champion Hobart in the Challenger on Friday night.
WHAT’S THE WEATHER FORECAST?
BBL Final 2026: What's the Weather Forecast for Perth?
Despite scorching temperatures around the country, it’s not going to be boiling in Perth on Sunday; set for around 25 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, according to AccuWeather.
The forecast also says, however, that there’s a near-50 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon
BBL Final 2026, Sixers v Scorchers Form Guide
Current Form Perth Scorchers:
Perth Scorchers WWWWL (last five completed matches, most recent first)
Perth Scorchers have won the Qualifier 1 Match against Sydney Sixers and they will now play against Sixers again in the Final.
The top run scorer for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Finn Allen with 430 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Cooper Connolly with 15 scalps under his belt.
Current Form Sydney Sixers:
Sydney Sixers WLWWW
Sydney Sixers have won the Challenger Match against Hobart Hurricanes by 57 runs and they will now face Perth Scorchers in the Finals.
The top run scorer for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Steven Smith with 275 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League 2025-26 is Jack Edwards with 18 scalps under his belt.
BBL Final 2026 Squad: Sixers vs Scorchers Lineups, full players list
Perth Scorchers: Ashton Turner (c), Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Brody Couch, Laurie Evans, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Luke Holt, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Joel Paris, David Payne, Jhye Richardson
In: Joel Paris. Out: Sam Fanning
Sydney Sixers: Sean Abbott, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques (c), Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc
Unchanged
Who wins the BBL|15 Final? Scorchers vs Sixers H2H, Stats, Records, Your Predictions
NOW! We Provide Stats, What you say!
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers
19 wins - Overall - 12 wins
6 wins - At Optus Stadium - 2 wins
3 wins - In the BBL Final - 2 wins
1st - BBL|15 position - 2nd
WWWWLWWW - BBL|15 form - WLWWDWWW
Ashton Turner (655) - Most runs (current players) - Moises Henriques (556)
Jhye Richardson (22) - Most wickets (current players) - Sean Abbott (30)
1 -- The Scorchers are hunting an unprecedented sixth title, and the Sixers their fourth. Perth have played off in nine of the 15 BBL Finals, the most of any team. Incredibly, it will be the sixth time the two sides have battled it out for title honours in the competition's 15-season existence.
2 -- The Scorchers have won in five of their past six appearances in the BBL Final, including each of their past two, while the Sixers have lost each of their past two appearances in the BBL Final – they haven't recorded more than two consecutive defeats in such fixtures in BBL history.
2026 BBL 15 finals schedule, Results
Qualifier: Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers by 48 runs
Knockout: Hobart Hurricanes beat Melbourne Stars by three runs (DLS method)
Challenger: Sydney Sixers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 57 runs
BBL Final: Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers, Optus Stadium (Sunday, January 25, 7.15pm AEDT)
*A reserve day on Monday, January 26 (7.15pm AEDT) is available for the Final
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