The BBL past winners list covers all 15 completed Big Bash League seasons, from BBL 01 to BBL 15 — every big bash league winner in one place. Eight franchises have contested every season, and 7 of them have lifted the trophy. The Perth Scorchers lead with 6 titles and enter BBL 16 (2026-27) as defending champions.
BBL Winners List: Titles by Team
| Team | Titles | Title Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 6 | Most in league history; defending champions |
| Sydney Sixers | 3 | — |
| Brisbane Heat | 2 | — |
| Adelaide Strikers | 1 | — |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 1 | — |
| Melbourne Renegades | 1 | — |
| Sydney Thunder | 1 | — |
| Melbourne Stars | 0 | Never won |
The Scorchers’ 6 championships are double the next-best tally (the Sixers’ 3). The Melbourne Stars are the only franchise yet to win a title — a storyline that follows them into every new season.
BBL Champions: Season-by-Season (BBL 01 – BBL 15)
| Season | Edition | Champion | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | BBL 01 | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers | 7 wickets |
| 2012-13 | BBL 02 | Brisbane Heat | Perth Scorchers | 34 runs |
| 2013-14 | BBL 03 | Perth Scorchers | Hobart Hurricanes | 39 runs |
| 2014-15 | BBL 04 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers | 4 wickets |
| 2015-16 | BBL 05 | Sydney Thunder | Melbourne Stars | 3 wickets |
| 2016-17 | BBL 06 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers | 9 wickets |
| 2017-18 | BBL 07 | Adelaide Strikers | Hobart Hurricanes | 25 runs |
| 2018-19 | BBL 08 | Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne Stars | 13 runs |
| 2019-20 | BBL 09 | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Stars | 19 runs |
| 2020-21 | BBL 10 | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers | 27 runs |
| 2021-22 | BBL 11 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers | 79 runs |
| 2022-23 | BBL 12 | Perth Scorchers | Brisbane Heat | 5 wickets |
| 2023-24 | BBL 13 | Brisbane Heat | Sydney Sixers | 54 runs |
| 2024-25 | BBL 14 | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Thunder | 7 wickets |
| 2025-26 | BBL 15 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers | 6 wickets |
The Scorchers have beaten the Sixers in four different finals — the most-played final pairing in league history. The Stars have reached three finals and lost them all, which is why their hunt for a first title is one of the league’s longest-running storylines.
What the History Means for BBL 2027
History favours the Scorchers, who open BBL|16 against the Renegades in Chennai on 12 December 2026. The Sixers and Heat have the next-best records, while the Stars chase their first title. New rules this season — the optional designated batter and fielder, plus the strict slow over-rate penalty — could shake up the usual order.
Follow the new season on the BBL 2027 schedule page, meet the BBL 2027 teams, and track the BBL 2027 points table once play begins. Start from our BBL 2027 homepage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won the most BBL titles?
The Perth Scorchers have won the most BBL titles with 6 championships. They are also the defending champions going into BBL|16. The next-most successful team is the Sydney Sixers with 3 titles.
Which BBL team has never won?
The Melbourne Stars are the only one of the 8 franchises never to have won the title. All seven other teams — Scorchers, Sixers, Heat, Strikers, Hurricanes, Renegades and Thunder — have won at least once.
Who won the last BBL season (BBL|15)?
The Perth Scorchers won BBL|15, taking their record tally to 6 titles. They begin their title defence in the BBL|16 opener against the Melbourne Renegades in Chennai on 12 December 2026.
How many BBL seasons have been played?
Fifteen full BBL seasons have been completed (BBL|01 to BBL|15). BBL|16 — branded as BBL 2027 — is the 16th season and runs from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027.
Last verified: 6 October 2026.