The BBL 2027 venues span 11 bbl 2027 stadiums across Australia and, for the first time ever, India. BBL|16 runs from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027, with 44 matches shared between the regular home grounds of the 8 franchises and a few special venues.
BBL 2027 Stadium List
| Venue | City | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) | Melbourne | 100,000 | Stars home; Renegades’ primary home |
| Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) | Sydney | 48,000 | Sixers home |
| The Gabba | Brisbane | 36,000 | Heat home |
| Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium) | Perth | 60,000 | Scorchers home |
| Adelaide Oval | Adelaide | 53,500 | Strikers home |
| Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium) | Hobart | 19,500 | Hurricanes home |
| Sydney Showground Stadium (ENGIE Stadium) | Sydney | 23,500 | Thunder home |
| Manuka Oval | Canberra | 13,500 | 3 games (Thunder + Sixers) |
| Junction Oval | Melbourne | 7,000 | New floodlights; 3 games incl. Christmas Eve |
| York Park (UTAS Stadium) | Launceston | 15,615 | Hurricanes’ regional game (9 Jan) |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai, India | 39,000 | Season opener — first BBL match outside Australia |
Marvel Stadium, which hosted BBL games in past seasons, has no BBL|16 fixtures — a notable farewell. The Sixers also said goodbye to Coffs Harbour, playing in Canberra instead. Junction Oval returns with new floodlights and hosts 3 games, including the Christmas Eve clash between the Renegades and Hurricanes on 24 December.
BBL Chennai Stadium: A Historic First
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai hosts the season opener on 12 December 2026: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers. It is the first time a BBL match has been played outside Australia, and Cricket Australia is openly considering more games in India in future seasons.
For when each stadium hosts its matches, see the BBL 2027 schedule. For tickets, visit BBL 2027 tickets, and meet the home teams on the BBL 2027 teams page. Start from our BBL 2027 homepage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many venues are used in BBL 2027?
Eleven venues host BBL 2027 matches: 10 in Australia and 1 in India (Chennai). They include the home grounds of all 8 franchises plus Manuka Oval in Canberra, Junction Oval in Melbourne, UTAS Stadium in Launceston, and MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Which stadium hosts the BBL 2027 opener?
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India, hosts the BBL 2027 opener on 12 December 2026 — Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers. It is the first BBL match ever played outside Australia.
Is Marvel Stadium hosting BBL 2027 matches?
No. Marvel Stadium has no BBL|16 fixtures, marking a farewell for the venue. Melbourne games are instead spread across the MCG and the newly floodlit Junction Oval, which hosts 3 matches.
Where is the BBL 2027 final played?
The Final venue is not fixed in advance. Hosting rights go to the higher-placed finalist on the ladder, so the stadium for the 26 January 2027 Final is confirmed only after the regular season ends.
Last verified: 6 October 2026.