| Series Name | Big Bash League 2026-27 |
| Hosting Coutry | Australia |
| Start & End Dates | 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-26 |
| Total Matches | 44 |
| Total Teams | 8 |
| Total Venues | 11 |
| Match Formats | T20: 44 |
| Official Broadcasters | JioHotstar, Star Sports |
Big Bash League 2026-27 is starting from Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 26, 2027. There are a total of 44 matches to be played in it, and a total of 8 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 11 stadiums of Australia , you can watch this series live on JIOHOTSTAR, STAR SPORTS, the last match of this series will be played on Jan 26, 2027. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of Big Bash League 2026-27 , and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
The men's tournament for the 2026–27 Big Bash League (BBL|16) is scheduled to take place from December 12, 2026, to January 26, 2027. Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) one of the world's premier T20 leagues is set to return, with Cricket Australia having released the schedule for the league's sixteenth season.
It is one of Australia's most renowned sporting events. Players from various nations participate in the tournament, contributing to the growing global popularity of the T20 format. The opening match of BBL 2026–27 will be played in India. The season's first game is scheduled for December 12, 2026, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The final match will take place on January 26, 2027, meaning the tournament will span a period of more than a month.
Perth Scorchers won the BBL 2025-26 season and will play against former champions Melbourne Renegades in the opening match of the 2026-27 season. This match will be played in Chennai on December 12. A total of eight teams will compete for the trophy: Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Sydney Sixers, Hobart Hurricanes, Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Strikers, and Sydney Thunder.
A total of 40 matches will be played in the tournament, running from December 12, 2026, to January 26, 2027, with each of the eight teams playing 10 league matches. Its knockout format is similar to that of the Indian Premier League (IPL), featuring two qualifiers and an eliminator match prior to the final.
| Batter | Teams | Inns | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lynn | Heat, Strikers | 135 | 4,133 | 2011–2026 |
| Moises Henriques | Sixers | 145 | 3,324 | 2011–2026 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Renegades, Stars | 121 | 3,317 | 2011–2026 |
| Aaron Finch | Renegades | 105 | 3,311 | 2011–2024 |
| Marcus Stoinis | Scorchers, Stars | 116 | 3,250 | 2012–2026 |
| Bowler | Teams | Inns | Wkts | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Abbott | Thunder, Sixers | 132 | 186 | 2011–2026 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Sixers | 126 | 164 | 2014–2026 |
| Andrew Tye | Thunder, Scorchers, Renegades | 117 | 162 | 2014–2026 |
| Jason Behrendorff | Scorchers, Renegades | 113 | 145 | 2012–2026 |
| Kane Richardson | Strikers, Renegades, Sixers | 115 | 142 | 2011–2025 |
| Edition | Year | Winner | Won By | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 2025-26 | Perth Scorchers | 6 wickets | Sydney Sixers |
| 14th | 2024-25 | Hobart Hurricanes | 7 wickets | Sydney Thunder |
| 13th | 2023-24 | Brisbane Heat | 54 runs | Sydney Sixers |
| 12th | 2022-23 | Perth Scorchers | 5 wickets | Brisbane Heat |
| 11th | 2021-22 | Perth Scorchers | 79 runs | Sydney Sixers |
| 10th | 2020-21 | Sydney Sixers | 27 runs | Perth Scorchers |
| 9th | 2019-20 | Sydney Sixers | 19 runs | Melbourne Stars |
| 8th | 2018-19 | Melbourne Renegades | 13 runs | Melbourne Stars |
| 7th | 2017-18 | Adelaide Strikers | 25 runs | Hobart Hurricanes |
| 6th | 2016-17 | Perth Scorchers | 9 wickets | Sydney Sixers |
| 5th | 2015-16 | Sydney Thunder | 3 wickets | Melbourne Stars |
| 4th | 2014-15 | Perth Scorchers | 4 wickets | Sydney Sixers |
| 3rd | 2013-14 | Perth Scorchers | 39 runs | Hobart Hurricanes |
| 2nd | 2012-13 | Brisbane Heat | 34 runs | Perth Scorchers |
| 1st | 2011-12 | Sydney Sixers | 7 wickets | Perth Scorchers |
| BBL Team | BBL Trophy | BBL Winner Year |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 6 | 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2025-26 |
| Sydney Sixers | 3 | 2011-12, 2019-20, 2020-21 |
| Brisbane Heat | 2 | 2012-13, 2023-24 |
| Sydney Thunder | 1 | 2015-16 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 1 | 2017-18 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 1 | 2018-19 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 1 | 2024-25 |
| Season | Winner | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Perth Scorchers | Ashton Turner |
| 2024-25 | Hobart Hurricanes | Nathan Ellis |
| 2023-24 | Brisbane Heat | Nathan McSweeney |
| 2022-23 | Perth Scorchers | Ashton Turner |
| 2021-22 | Perth Scorchers | Ashton Turner |
| 2020-21 | Sydney Sixers | Moises Henriques |
| 2019-20 | Sydney Sixers | Moises Henriques |
| 2018-19 | Melbourne Renegades | Aaron Finch |
| 2017-18 | Adelaide Strikers | Travis Head |
| 2016-17 | Perth Scorchers | Adam Voges |
| 2015-16 | Sydney Thunder | Michael Hussey |
| 2014-15 | Perth Scorchers | Adam Voges |
| 2013-14 | Perth Scorchers | Simon Katich |
| 2012-13 | Brisbane Heat | Chris Hartley |
| 2011-12 | Sydney Sixers | Steve Smith |
| Country / Region | Television Broadcaster | Live Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar App Website / JioStar Networks |
| Australia | Fox Cricket / Channel 7 | Kayo Sports / 7plus |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go App |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow.tv |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | PTV National / Authorized Local Platforms |
Ans: The Big Bash League 2026-27 is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 12-December-2026.
Q-2: How many teams will play in the Big Bash League 2026-27 series?Ans: There will be 8 teams that have to play in Big Bash League 2026-27 series.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled to be played in the Big Bash League 2026-27 series?Ans: The Big Bash League 2026-27 includes 44 matches, in 2 formats.
Q-4: How many match formats will be played in Big Bash League 2026-27 series?Ans: There will be only one 2 format for this Big Bash League 2026-27 series.
Q-5: Where can I watch the live matches for the Big Bash League 2026-27 ?Ans: The Big Bash League 2026-27 series will be broadcast live on JioHotstar,Star Sports. Viewers can watch it online on Mobile, Tablets, Laptop and PC etc.
Q-6: Which country will host the Big Bash League 2026-27 series?Ans: The Big Bash League 2026-27 series will be hosted by Australia .
