Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26: Schedule, Teams, Squads, Captains, Venues & Live Streaming Info

The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 is ready to light up the Australian summer once again. The 15th season of Australia’s top T20 league will be played from 14 December 2025 to 25 January 2026, with 40 league matches + 4 playoffs (44 T20s) across iconic venues in Australia.

Eight teams – packed with Australian stars and big overseas names – will fight for the BBL Season 15 title. The Hobart Hurricanes come in as the defending champions, while traditional powerhouses like Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers will again be strong contenders.

Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26: Tournament Overview

BBL 2025-26 Teams & Captains –

All eight traditional BBL teams are part of Season 15, with captains and overseas stars already in focus.

Each team has used the BBL draft and contract renewals smartly, bringing in strong overseas talent plus local match-winners.

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Venues – BBL 2025-26 Stadiums

BBL 2025-26 will be played across multiple stadiums around Australia, with every team having its home base and a few neutral venues.

Main Home Grounds:

• Adelaide Strikers: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
• Brisbane Heat: The Gabba / Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane
• Hobart Hurricanes: Bellerive Oval / “Ninja Stadium”, Hobart
• Melbourne Renegades: GMHBA Stadium (Geelong) & Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
• Melbourne Stars: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
• Perth Scorchers: Perth Stadium / Optus Stadium, Perth
• Sydney Sixers: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), plus Coffs Harbour
• Sydney Thunder: Sydney Showground / ENGIE Stadium & Manuka Oval, Canberra

These venues will host key rivalry games, including:

• Boxing Day clash: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars at SCG
• New Year’s Eve special: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval
• Melbourne Derby: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades at MCG and Marvel/Docklands

BBL 2025-26 Schedule (All Matches 1–40)

Below is the complete league-stage schedule with local start time (Australia) and Indian time (IST where given):

BBL 2025-26 Playoffs Format & Schedule

After the league stage, the top 4 teams move into an exciting four-match finals series:

• Qualifier: 1st vs 2nd on the table
• Knockout: 3rd vs 4th
• Challenger: Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Knockout
• Final: Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Challenger

Playoffs Dates (all T20):

• Qualifier: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 – 2:00 PM (Local)
• Knockout: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 – 2:00 PM (Local)
• Challenger: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 – 2:00 PM (Local)
• Grand Final: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 – 2:00 PM (Local)

Venues for these matches will be confirmed closer to the playoffs (TBC), based on final standings and hosting rules.

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Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 Squads Team-by-Team

1. Adelaide Strikers

• Captain: Matt Short
• Key Overseas: Luke Wood (ENG), Jamie Overton (ENG), Hasan Ali (PAK)
• Notable Local Names: Travis Head, Chris Lynn, Alex Carey, Cameron Boyce, Henry Thornton, Lloyd Pope

The Strikers have a strong mix of power batting and pace-spin options, with Matt Short and Travis Head leading the charge at the top.

2. Brisbane Heat

• Captain: Usman Khawaja
• Key Overseas: Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK), Colin Munro (NZ), Tom Alsop (ENG)
• Core Locals: Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson

Brisbane Heat again look dangerous with a strong pace attack led by Shaheen Afridi and a solid Aussie core.

3. Hobart Hurricanes

• Captain: Nathan Ellis
• Key Overseas: Chris Jordan (ENG), Rehan Ahmed (ENG), Rishad Hossain (BAN)
• Key Locals: Tim David, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster

The defending champions have serious finishing power with Tim David and Wade, plus quality death bowling from Ellis and Jordan.

4. Melbourne Renegades

• Captain: Will Sutherland
• Key Overseas: Mohammad Rizwan (PAK), Tim Seifert (NZ), Hassan Khan (PAK)
• Key Locals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa, Gurinder Sandhu

With Rizwan at the top and a world-class spin combo of Lyon + Zampa, the Renegades have balance in both batting and bowling.

5. Melbourne Stars

• Captain: Marcus Stoinis
• Key Overseas: Haris Rauf (PAK), Tom Curran (ENG), Joe Clarke (ENG)
• Key Locals: Glenn Maxwell, Scott Boland, Sam Harper, Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson

Stars are loaded with all-rounders and strike bowlers. Maxwell and Stoinis provide power with the bat and flexibility with the ball.

6. Perth Scorchers

• Captain: Ashton Turner
• Key Overseas: Finn Allen (NZ), Laurie Evans (ENG), David Payne (ENG)
• Key Locals: Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Jhye Richardson, Lance Morris, Ashton Agar, Aaron Hardie

Perth Scorchers once again look like title contenders with their pace battery and strong middle order.

7. Sydney Sixers

• Captain: Moises Henriques
• Key Overseas: Babar Azam (PAK), Sam Curran (ENG), Jafer Chohan (ENG)
• Key Locals: Steve Smith, Josh Philippe, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc (marquee), Kane Richardson, Jordan Silk

With Babar and Smith together and a deadly pace attack (Starc, Abbott, Richardson), Sixers have one of the most star-studded squads.

8. Sydney Thunder

• Captain: David Warner
• Key Overseas: Lockie Ferguson (NZ), Shadab Khan (PAK), Sam Billings (ENG), R. Ashwin (IND – in one list)
• Key Locals: Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Tanveer Sangha, Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes

Thunder combine Warner’s explosive batting with quality spin (Shadab, Sangha) and all-round options like Sams and Green.

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BBL 2025-26 Live Streaming & TV Broadcast

Fans around the world will be able to watch BBL 2025-26 live on TV and online.

Global Broadcast & Streaming Overview

How to Watch BBL 2025-26 in India

For Indian fans, BBL has a strong audience and the matches are usually played in the afternoon / evening IST.

Probable Options

• TV: Star Sports Network (and in one list, Sony Sports Network is mentioned)
• Apps / Online:
  • Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar-style app (for Star Sports coverage)
  • Sony LIV app (where Sony Sports has rights in that reference)

Tips for Smooth Streaming:

• Use minimum 5 Mbps connection for HD streams.
• Log in early and check match start time in IST (many matches start around 1:45 PM IST or 10:30 AM IST).
• Keep the app updated for better stability.

Tickets & In-Stadium Experience

Tickets for BBL 2025-26 can be purchased online through official ticketing partners such as Ticketek Australia (as per reference). Fans can:

• Select city, team, and stand
• Book family tickets at reasonable prices
• Enjoy in-stadium entertainment – music, fireworks, contests, and kids’ activities

Popular fixtures like derbies and holiday matches (Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve) are expected to sell out quickly, so early booking is recommended.

Why BBL 2025-26 Is Special

• Short, fast games: Perfect for new fans and kids
• World stars + local heroes: Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Sam Curran, Glenn Maxwell, David Warner, Steve Smith, and more
• Festival feel: Night matches, holiday schedule, and big crowds
• High stakes: Every team plays 10 league matches (home & away style), with the top 4 reaching the finals

Final Word – BBL 2025-26 from 14 December

From the opening clash between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers on 14 December 2025 to the Grand Final on 25 January 2026, the Big Bash League 2025-26 is set to offer non-stop T20 entertainment.

With detailed schedule, strong squads, star captains, iconic venues, and clear live streaming options, fans in India and across the world can follow every ball of BBL Season 15.

Get your calendars ready, adjust for time zones, save your favourite team’s fixtures – and enjoy what could be one of the most exciting BBL seasons ever.