BBL | 16 • 12 DEC 2026 → 26 JAN 2027
BBL 2027: Big Bash League Schedule, Teams & News
44 Matches. 8 Teams. 2 Countries. One Epic Season.
Fixtures, points table, tickets and news for the Big Bash League 2026-27 — from the historic Chennai opener to the Final on 26 January 2027.
Today Match Live
Live score, timing & match info — Renegades vs Scorchers, 12 Dec
BBL 2027 Season Guide
BBL 2027 — the Big Bash 2027 cricket league — is the 16th season of the Big Bash League (BBL|16): 44 matches, 8 teams, 11 venues across Australia and India, played almost every night from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027. Fans also search it as bigbash 2027. The season opens with a historic first — a BBL game in Chennai, India — and ends with the Final on Australia Day.
| Season | BBL|16 (2026-27) |
| Dates | 12 December 2026 – 26 January 2027 |
| Matches | 44 (40 league + 4 finals) |
| Teams | 8 franchises |
| Format | Double round-robin; top 4 reach the finals |
| Final | 26 January 2027 (Australia Day) |
| Defending champions | Perth Scorchers (6 titles) |
Why this season is special
- A first outside Australia: the Chennai opener on 12 December is the first BBL match ever played abroad.
- New rules: a designated batter and fielder plus a stricter over-rate penalty change how teams plan. See the new rules.
- Scorchers chasing seven: Perth start as favourites after lifting their sixth title.
BBL 2027 Season at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Season | BBL|16 — 16th edition of the Big Bash League |
| Dates | 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027 |
| Teams | 8 franchises |
| Matches | 44 total (40 league + 4 finals) |
| Opener | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Chennai, 12 Dec |
| Final | 26 January 2027 (Australia Day) |
| Defending champions | Perth Scorchers (6th title) |
Double-Header Days
Six days this season have two matches back-to-back:
| Date | Match 1 | Match 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, 26 Dec | Sixers vs Heat (Sydney) | Scorchers vs Stars (Perth) |
| Fri, 1 Jan | Renegades vs Sixers (Melbourne) | Heat vs Hurricanes (Brisbane) |
| Mon, 4 Jan | Stars vs Renegades (Melbourne) | Scorchers vs Heat (Perth) |
| Sun, 10 Jan | Sixers vs Scorchers (Sydney) | Renegades vs Heat (Melbourne) |
| Sat, 16 Jan | Strikers vs Scorchers (Adelaide) | Renegades vs Stars (Melbourne) |
| Sun, 17 Jan | Hurricanes vs Sixers (Hobart) | Heat vs Thunder (Brisbane) |
What’s New This Season
Chennai Opener — BBL Leaves Australia
For the first time ever, a BBL match will be played outside Australia. The Renegades host the Scorchers at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on 12 December. The match starts at 2:40pm local time (8:10pm AEDT). Organisers are targeting a full 38,000-seat sellout, and Indian viewers can watch on JioStar.
Renegades’ New Home
The Renegades have left Marvel Stadium. Their home games are now split between the MCG and Junction Oval, which got new broadcast floodlights over winter.
Christmas Eve Cricket Returns
Christmas Eve cricket is back after four years. The Renegades host the Hurricanes at Junction Oval on 24 December.
Where to Watch
| Country | TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Seven, Fox Cricket | 7plus, Kayo Sports |
| India | JioStar | JioStar platforms |
| UK | TBC | TBC |
Fan Questions
Why is a BBL match in Chennai?
Cricket Australia wants to grow the BBL’s audience in India. Last summer, more Indians watched the BBL than the Ashes Tests on TV. The Chennai game is a test — if it works, more India matches could follow.
What time do matches start in India?
Most evening matches start at 7:15pm AEDT, which is 1:45pm IST. The Chennai opener is at 2:40pm IST local time.
Last updated: 7 October 2026
Explore BBL 2027
Schedule
All 40 fixtures with dates, venues and start times in AEDT, plus the finals.
Teams & Squads
The 8 franchises: home grounds, captains, coaches and contracted squads.
Points Table
How the standings work and who qualifies for the finals.
Tickets
Sale dates, early-bird deadline and finals ticket info.
How to Watch
TV channels and streaming in Australia, India and the UK.
Venues
All 11 stadiums, capacities and which teams play where.
New Rules
Designated batter and fielder plus the new over-rate penalty, explained simply.
Past Winners
Every BBL champion from season 1 to season 15.
The 8 Teams of BBL 2027
Full squad, captain, coach and home ground details for each team on the BBL 2027 teams page.
ADELAIDEADELAIDE STRIKERS
1 TITLEMATT SHORT
BRISBANEBRISBANE HEAT
2 TITLES
HOBARTHOBART HURRICANES
1 TITLENATHAN ELLIS
MELBOURNEMELBOURNE RENEGADES
1 TITLEWILL SUTHERLAND
MELBOURNEMELBOURNE STARS
NO TITLE YETMARCUS STOINIS
PERTHPERTH SCORCHERS
6 TITLESASHTON TURNER
SYDNEYSYDNEY SIXERS
3 TITLES
SYDNEYSYDNEY THUNDER
1 TITLE
BBL 2027 News
3 Nov 2026
Sydney Thunder Land Three New Sponsors for BBL 16
Thunder fans will spot new logos on the shirts this summer. Sydney Thunder have wrapped up three sponsorship…
2 Nov 2026
Haris Rauf Joins Adelaide Strikers for BBL|16
Adelaide Strikers just picked up one of the most feared fast bowlers in the Big Bash. Pakistan quick…
31 Oct 2026
Scorchers Beat Renegades by 9 Wickets in WBBL|12
The Perth Scorchers could not have asked for a better start to their WBBL campaign. They hammered the…
31 Oct 2026
Strikers Beat Stars by 21 Runs in WBBL|12
Adelaide Strikers kicked off their WBBL|12 season in style on Saturday, beating the Melbourne Stars by 21 runs…
30 Oct 2026
WBBL 12 Opening Day: Thunder & Stars Win
The women’s Big Bash is back, and the opening day at Junction Oval had everything. Sydney Thunder and…
29 Oct 2026
Teacher to Renegade: Michael Archer’s BBL Dream
Michael Archer found out he had a Big Bash contract while he was at work. He is a…
Frequently Asked Questions
When does BBL 2027 start?
Saturday, 12 December 2026 — Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers in Chennai, India, the first BBL match ever played outside Australia.
How many matches are in BBL 2027?
44 in total: 40 regular-season games and 4 finals (Qualifier, Knockout, Challenger, Final), ending with the Final on 26 January 2027.
Who won the last BBL season?
Perth Scorchers — their sixth BBL title, making them the most successful team in league history. See all past winners.
Where can I buy BBL 2027 tickets?
Through the official Big Bash website. Sale dates and early-bird deadlines are on our BBL 2027 tickets page.
Which teams play in BBL 2027?
All eight franchises: Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. Full squads are on the teams page.
Last verified: 6 October 2026.