The BBL 2027 schedule covers the 16th Big Bash League season (BBL|16), running from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027. This page has the complete Big Bash League schedule — every BBL fixture with dates, venues and start times in AEDT and PKT. Cricket Australia announced the full fixture list on 14 July 2026: 44 matches in total — 40 regular-season games and 4 finals, played almost every night with no game on Christmas Day.
BBL 2027 Fixtures: All 40 Matches
| # | Date | Fixture | Venue | Start (AEDT) | Start (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 12 Dec | Renegades vs Scorchers | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (India) | 8:10 PM | 2:10 PM |
| 2 | Tue 15 Dec | Heat vs Sixers | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 12:15 PM |
| 3 | Wed 16 Dec | Thunder vs Strikers | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 4 | Thu 17 Dec | Hurricanes vs Heat | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 5 | Fri 18 Dec | Stars vs Strikers | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 6 | Sat 19 Dec | Thunder vs Sixers | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 7 | Sun 20 Dec | Scorchers vs Hurricanes | Perth Stadium, Perth | 4:15 PM | 10:15 AM |
| 8 | Mon 21 Dec | Stars vs Heat | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 9 | Tue 22 Dec | Sixers vs Renegades | SCG, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 10 | Wed 23 Dec | Strikers vs Thunder | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:15 PM | 12:15 PM |
| 11 | Thu 24 Dec | Renegades vs Hurricanes | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| — | Fri 25 Dec | No match (Christmas Day) | — | — | — |
| 12 | Sat 26 Dec | Sixers vs Heat | SCG, Sydney | 6:05 PM | 12:05 PM |
| 13 | Sat 26 Dec | Scorchers vs Stars | Perth Stadium, Perth | 6:15 PM | 12:15 PM |
| 14 | Sun 27 Dec | Thunder vs Renegades | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 15 | Mon 28 Dec | Heat vs Strikers | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 12:15 PM |
| 16 | Tue 29 Dec | Hurricanes vs Stars | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 17 | Wed 30 Dec | Scorchers vs Thunder | Perth Stadium, Perth | 4:15 PM | 10:15 AM |
| 18 | Thu 31 Dec | Strikers vs Stars | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 12:45 PM |
| 19 | Fri 1 Jan | Renegades vs Sixers | MCG, Melbourne | 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 20 | Fri 1 Jan | Heat vs Hurricanes | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 12:15 PM |
| 21 | Sat 2 Jan | Thunder vs Scorchers | Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 22 | Sun 3 Jan | Sixers vs Strikers | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 23 | Mon 4 Jan | Stars vs Renegades | MCG, Melbourne | 6:05 PM | 12:05 PM |
| 24 | Mon 4 Jan | Scorchers vs Heat | Perth Stadium, Perth | 6:15 PM | 12:15 PM |
| 25 | Tue 5 Jan | Hurricanes vs Thunder | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 26 | Wed 6 Jan | Strikers vs Renegades | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 12:45 PM |
| 27 | Thu 7 Jan | Stars vs Sixers | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 28 | Fri 8 Jan | Heat vs Scorchers | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 12:15 PM |
| 29 | Sat 9 Jan | Hurricanes vs Strikers | York Park, Launceston | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 30 | Sun 10 Jan | Sixers vs Scorchers | SCG, Sydney | 2:10 PM | 8:10 AM |
| 31 | Sun 10 Jan | Renegades vs Heat | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 32 | Mon 11 Jan | Thunder vs Stars | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 33 | Tue 12 Jan | Strikers vs Hurricanes | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 12:45 PM |
| 34 | Wed 13 Jan | Scorchers vs Renegades | Perth Stadium, Perth | 4:15 PM | 10:15 AM |
| 35 | Thu 14 Jan | Stars vs Hurricanes | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 36 | Fri 15 Jan | Sixers vs Thunder | SCG, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 37 | Sat 16 Jan | Strikers vs Scorchers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 3:30 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 38 | Sat 16 Jan | Renegades vs Stars | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 39 | Sun 17 Jan | Hurricanes vs Sixers | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 1:40 PM | 7:40 AM |
| 40 | Sun 17 Jan | Heat vs Thunder | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 12:15 PM |
BBL 2027 Fixtures by Team
Each of the 8 clubs plays 10 BBL 2027 fixtures — five at home and five away. The table above is the full fixture list; use your browser’s find function (Ctrl+F) to jump to your team’s games, or see the BBL 2027 teams page for squads and home grounds.
BBL 2027 Finals Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 19 Jan 2027 | Qualifier (1st vs 2nd) | TBC — goes to higher-placed team |
| Wed 20 Jan 2027 | Knockout (3rd vs 4th) | TBC |
| Sat 23 Jan 2027 | Challenger (Qualifier loser vs Knockout winner) | TBC |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Final (Australia Day, reserve day available) | TBC |
Finals venues are not fixed in advance — hosting rights go to the higher-placed teams and are confirmed once the regular season ends.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Opener: Sat 12 Dec — Renegades vs Scorchers in Chennai, India, the first BBL match ever played outside Australia (Renegades are the designated home team).
- Australia opening night: Tue 15 Dec — Heat vs Sixers at the Gabba.
- Christmas Eve: Thu 24 Dec — Renegades vs Hurricanes at Junction Oval (returns after 4 years).
- Boxing Day double-header: Sat 26 Dec. New Year’s Day double-header: Fri 1 Jan.
- Each of the 8 teams plays 10 regular-season matches. For team details see the BBL 2027 teams, and track the BBL 2027 points table once play begins. Start from our BBL 2027 homepage.
BBL 2027 Match Timing in Pakistan
Most night games start at 1:15 PM PKT (7:15 PM AEDT) — afternoon viewing in Pakistan. The Chennai opener starts at 2:10 PM PKT, and there are a few morning games for Pakistan fans (e.g., 8:10 AM PKT on 10 Jan). India (IST) is 30 minutes ahead of Pakistan time.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does BBL 2027 start?
BBL 2027 starts on Saturday, 12 December 2026, with the Melbourne Renegades facing the Perth Scorchers in Chennai, India — the first BBL game ever played outside Australia. The Australian leg opens on 15 December with Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers at the Gabba.
When is the BBL 2027 final?
The BBL 2027 Final is scheduled for Tuesday, 26 January 2027, which is Australia Day. A reserve day is available in case of bad weather. The venue is not fixed in advance — it goes to the highest-placed finalist — and will be confirmed after the regular season ends.
How many matches are in BBL 2027?
There are 44 matches in total: 40 in the regular season and 4 finals (Qualifier, Knockout, Challenger, Final). Each of the 8 teams plays 10 regular-season matches, almost every night from 12 December 2026, with Christmas Day the only rest day.
What time do BBL 2027 matches start in Pakistan?
Most night matches start at 1:15 PM PKT. The Chennai opener on 12 December begins at 2:10 PM PKT. A few games are morning starts in Pakistan — for example, 8:10 AM PKT on 10 January and 7:40 AM PKT on 17 January. See the full table above for every match.
Where is the BBL 2027 opener being played?
The opener is at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India — the first time a BBL match has been staged outside Australia. The Melbourne Renegades are the designated home team against the defending champions, the Perth Scorchers.
Last verified: 6 October 2026 (against the Cricket Australia fixture announcement of 14 July 2026).