The BBL 2027 teams are the same 8 franchises that have contested every Big Bash League season. BBL|16 runs from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027, and each team plays 10 regular-season matches before the finals. The Perth Scorchers enter as defending champions with a record 6 titles. Below you will find every team’s home ground, captain, coach, title count and bbl squad for the 2026-27 season.
BBL 2027 Teams List
| Team | Home Ground(s) | Captain | Head Coach | BBL Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval | Matt Short | Tim Paine | 1 |
| Brisbane Heat | The Gabba, Brisbane | TBC | James Hopes | 2 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | Nathan Ellis | Jeff Vaughan | 1 |
| Melbourne Renegades | MCG, Melbourne | Will Sutherland | Luke Ronchi | 1 |
| Melbourne Stars | MCG, Melbourne | Marcus Stoinis | Cameron White | 0 |
| Perth Scorchers | Optus Stadium, Perth | Ashton Turner | Adam Voges | 6 |
| Sydney Sixers | SCG, Sydney | TBC | Matthew Mott | 3 |
| Sydney Thunder | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney | TBC | Andrew Flintoff | 1 |
Notes: the Renegades have made the MCG their primary home, leaving Marvel Stadium (no BBL|16 games there). The Stars remain the only franchise yet to win a title. Moises Henriques retired in July 2026, so the Sixers will name a new captain. New coaches this season: Matthew Mott (Sixers), Andrew Flintoff (Thunder), Luke Ronchi (Renegades), Cameron White (Stars) and James Hopes (Heat).
BBL 2027 Squads
Each club can sign an 18-player squad, including up to 3 overseas players (marked). Squads are still being finalised — contracted players as of 1 October 2026, per Cricket Australia.
Adelaide Strikers
Home: Adelaide Oval · Captain: Matt Short · Coach: Tim Paine · Titles: 1
| Matt Short (c) | Alex Carey | Ben Stokes (ENG) |
| Mark Chapman (NZ) | Mackenzie Harvey | Thomas Kelly |
| Lloyd Pope | Jason Sangha | Liam Scott |
| Tom Straker | Henry Thornton | Jerrssis Wadia |
Brisbane Heat
Home: The Gabba, Brisbane · Captain: TBC · Coach: James Hopes · Titles: 2
| Xavier Bartlett | Max Bryant | Tom Curran (ENG) |
| Lachlan Hearne | Spencer Johnson | Usman Khawaja |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | Nathan McSweeney | Michael Neser |
| Matt Renshaw | Tim Robinson (NZ) | Callum Vidler |
| Hugh Weibgen | Jack Wildermuth |
Hobart Hurricanes
Home: Ninja Stadium, Hobart · Captain: Nathan Ellis · Coach: Jeff Vaughan · Titles: 1
| Nathan Ellis (c) | Marcus Bean | Iain Carlisle |
| Nikhil Chaudhary | Tim David | Nick Hobson |
| Shai Hope (WI) | Ben McDermott | Riley Meredith |
| Mitchell Owen | Will Prestwidge | Billy Stanlake |
| Tim Ward | Jake Weatherald | Beau Webster |
| Adam Zampa |
Melbourne Renegades
Home: MCG, Melbourne · Captain: Will Sutherland · Coach: Luke Ronchi · Titles: 1
| Will Sutherland (c) | Michael Archer | Jonny Bairstow (ENG) |
| Jason Behrendorff | Josh Brown | Harry Dixon |
| Brendan Doggett | Sam Elliott | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| Caleb Jewell | Oliver Peake | Tom Rogers |
| Callum Stow |
Melbourne Stars
Home: MCG, Melbourne · Captain: Marcus Stoinis · Coach: Cameron White · Titles: 0
| Marcus Stoinis (c) | Finn Allen (NZ) | Austin Anlezark |
| Hilton Cartwright | Sam Harper | Liam Hatcher |
| Campbell Kellaway | Glenn Maxwell | Todd Murphy |
| Tom Rogers | Peter Siddle | Mitchell Swepson |
Perth Scorchers
Home: Optus Stadium, Perth · Captain: Ashton Turner · Coach: Adam Voges · Titles: 6 (defending champions)
| Ashton Turner (c) | Ashton Agar | Mahli Beardman |
| Cooper Connolly | Brody Couch | Zak Crawley (ENG) |
| Joel Curtis | Aaron Hardie | Calvin Harrison (ENG) |
| Will Malajczuk | Mitchell Marsh | Lance Morris |
| Joel Paris | Jhye Richardson |
Sydney Sixers
Home: SCG, Sydney · Captain: TBC · Coach: Matthew Mott · Titles: 3
| Sean Abbott | Jack Edwards | Joel Davies |
| Oliver Davies | Ben Dwarshuis | Hayden Kerr |
| Riley Kingsell | Fergus O’Neill | Josh Philippe |
| Jake Scott | Tim Seifert (NZ) | Lachlan Shaw |
| Jordan Silk | Steve Smith |
Sydney Thunder
Home: ENGIE Stadium, Sydney · Captain: TBC · Coach: Andrew Flintoff · Titles: 1
| Cameron Bancroft | Sam Billings (ENG) | Lockie Ferguson (NZ) |
| Matthew Gilkes | Chris Green | Ryan Hadley |
| Sam Konstas | Aidan O’Connor | Nic Maddinson |
| Daniel Sams | Tanveer Sangha | David Warner |
Early Squad Storylines
- Hurricanes re-signed Shai Hope for the full season; Michael Bracewell gave up his New Zealand central contract to chase a BBL|16 spot.
- Thunder re-signed Nic Maddinson, and Lockie Ferguson committed for the full season including finals.
- Strikers landed Ben Stokes as a marquee overseas signing; the Renegades signed Jonny Bairstow.
- Matthew Wade retired from the BBL after 119 games and 2,978 runs.
- Scorchers are leaning on their Chennai Super Kings connections ahead of the historic Chennai opener.
See the BBL 2027 schedule for every team’s fixtures, the BBL 2027 points table once the season begins, and the BBL 2027 venues guide for all 11 stadiums. Start from our BBL 2027 homepage for daily updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams are in BBL 2027?
There are 8 teams in BBL 2027: Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. The same 8 franchises have played in every BBL season since the league began.
Who are the defending champions of BBL 2027?
The Perth Scorchers are the defending champions, and they hold a record 6 BBL titles. They open the BBL|16 season against the Melbourne Renegades in Chennai, India, on 12 December 2026 — the first BBL match ever played outside Australia.
Which BBL team has never won a title?
The Melbourne Stars are the only one of the 8 franchises yet to win a BBL title. Every other team has won at least once: the Scorchers 6 times, the Sixers 3 times, the Heat twice, and the Strikers, Hurricanes, Renegades and Thunder once each.
Who is the Sydney Sixers captain for BBL 2027?
To be confirmed. Moises Henriques retired from the BBL in July 2026 after 22 years, stepping down as Sixers captain. Matthew Mott has taken over as head coach.
Last verified: 6 October 2026 (squads as contracted on 1 October 2026 per Cricket Australia).