The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 has kicked off with high energy, star-studded squads, and 44 thrilling T20 clashes scheduled between 14 December 2025 and 25 January 2026. All eight teams begin their hunt for the Season 15 trophy with fresh overseas signings, new captains, revamped squads, and iconic home venues.
Before the matches begin, the official BBL 2025-26 Points Table has been released with all teams starting at zero points, equal footing, and a clean slate — making the season wide open right from the first ball.
This article includes the latest points table, match results, fixtures, and clear explanations of how the standings work.
BBL 2025-26 Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | NR | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes (Q) | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0.331 | 13 |
| Perth Scorchers | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1.319 | 12 |
| Melbourne Stars (Q) | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1.031 | 12 |
| Brisbane Heat | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | -0.375 | 10 |
| Sydney Sixers | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.458 | 9 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | -0.625 | 6 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | -0.91 | 6 |
| Sydney Thunder | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | -1.139 | 4 |
All teams will be ranked by Points → Net Run Rate (NRR) → Wins → Head-to-Head results as the season progresses.
2 points are awarded for a win, 1 point for no-result/rain-abandoned matches, and 0 points for a loss.
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BBL 2025-26: Match Results
Below is the match-by-match section based on the official BBL 2025-26 schedule Until matches begin, results will show “TBA”.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (Local / IST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Dec 2025 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers | Optus Stadium, Perth | 4:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Perth Scorchers won by 5 Wickets |
| 2 | 15 Dec 2025 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | GMHBA Stadium, Geelong | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Melbourne Renegades won by 14 Runs |
| 3 | 16 Dec 2025 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 Wickets |
| 4 | 17 Dec 2025 | Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | SCG, Sydney | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Adelaide Strikers won by 3 Wickets |
| 5 | 18 Dec 2025 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Melbourne Stars won by 8 Wickets |
| 6 | 19 Dec 2025 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Brisbane Heat won by 8 Wickets |
| 7 | 20 Dec 2025 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Sydney Sixers won by 47 Runs |
| 8 | 21 Dec 2025 | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | GMHBA Stadium, Geelong | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 Wickets |
| 9 | 22 Dec 2025 | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Sydney Thunder won by 34 Runs |
| 10 | 23 Dec 2025 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | Adelaide Oval | 6:45 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Melbourne Stars won by 6 Wickets |
| 11 | 26 Dec 2025 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | SCG, Sydney | 6:05 PM Local / 12:35 PM IST | Melbourne Stars won by 7 Wickets |
| 12 | 26 Dec 2025 | Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Optus Stadium, Perth | 6:15 PM Local / 3:45 PM IST | Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 Wickets |
| 13 | 27 Dec 2025 | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Brisbane Heat won by 7 Runs |
| 14 | 28 Dec 2025 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Melbourne Stars won by 9 Wickets |
| 15 | 29 Dec 2025 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 Wickets |
| 16 | 30 Dec 2025 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Perth Scorchers won by 71 Runs |
| 17 | 31 Dec 2025 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | Adelaide Oval | 6:45 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Adelaide Strikers won by 7 Wickets |
| 18 | 1 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 4:00 PM Local / 10:30 AM IST | Sydney Sixers won by 6 Wickets |
| 19 | 1 Jan 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Perth Scorchers won by 40 Runs |
| 20 | 2 Jan 2026 | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Brisbane Heat won by 4 Wickets |
| 21 | 3 Jan 2026 | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 Wickets |
| 22 | 4 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | MCG, Melbourne | 6:05 PM Local / 12:35 PM IST | Melbourne Renegades won by 4 Wickets |
| 23 | 4 Jan 2026 | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers | Optus Stadium, Perth | 6:15 PM Local / 3:45 PM IST | Perth Scorchers won by 33 Runs |
| 24 | 5 Jan 2026 | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | Coffs Harbour | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Sydney Sixers won by 6 Wickets |
| 25 | 6 Jan 2026 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder | Adelaide Oval | 6:45 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Adelaide Strikers won by 6 Runs |
| 26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | Optus Stadium, Perth | 4:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Melbourne Renegades won by 4 Wickets |
| 27 | 8 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Sydney Sixers won by 6 Wickets |
| 28 | 9 Jan 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Hobart Hurricanes won by 37 Runs |
| 29 | 10 Jan 2026 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | The Gabba, Brisbane | 3:00 PM Local / 10:30 AM IST | Brisbane Heat won by 7 Wickets |
| 30 | 10 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Melbourne Stars won by 8 Wickets |
| 31 | 11 Jan 2026 | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes | SCG, Sydney | 2:05 PM Local / 8:35 AM IST | Match Abandoned |
| 32 | 11 Jan 2026 | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Oval | 6:45 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Perth Scorchers won by 32 Runs |
| 33 | 12 Jan 2026 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Sydney Thunder won by DLS Method |
| 34 | 13 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers | MCG, Melbourne | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Melbourne Stars won by 6 Wickets |
| 35 | 14 Jan 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Brisbane Heat won by 3 Runs |
| 36 | 15 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | Perth Scorchers won by 50 Runs |
| 37 | 16 Jan 2026 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | SCG, Sydney | 7:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | TBA |
| 38 | 17 Jan 2026 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Oval | 4:30 PM Local / 11:30 AM IST | TBA |
| 39 | 17 Jan 2026 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | Optus Stadium, Perth | 5:15 PM Local / 2:45 PM IST | TBA |
| 40 | 18 Jan 2026 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST | TBA |
| Qualifier | 20 Jan 2026 | TBC vs TBC | TBC | 2:00 PM Local | TBA |
| Knockout | 21 Jan 2026 | TBC vs TBC | TBC | 2:00 PM Local | TBA |
| Challenger | 23 Jan 2026 | TBC vs TBC | TBC | 2:00 PM Local | TBA |
| Final | 25 Jan 2026 | TBC vs TBC | TBC | 2:00 PM Local | TBA |
How the Points Table Affects Qualification
The BBL follows a simple but competitive structure:
Top 4 Teams Qualify for Finals
- Qualifier: Rank 1 vs Rank 2
- Knockout: Rank 3 vs Rank 4
- Challenger: Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Knockout
- Final: Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Challenger
This system rewards consistency while still keeping space for dramatic comebacks.
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Why BBL 2025-26 Matters More Than Ever
- 44 high-voltage matches across Australia’s biggest stadiums
- Star power from top T20 talents
- Boxing Day & New Year’s Eve blockbuster games
- Double Melbourne derby & Sydney rivalry matches
- Strongest ever overseas contingent including top Pakistan, England & New Zealand stars
The momentum of the points table will decide which teams dominate early and which bounce back through the middle stages.
Conclusion
The BBL 2025-26 points table and match results will shape one of the most competitive T20 seasons in Australia. With every team starting equal and match results soon to follow, the excitement around Season 15 is at its peak.
This guide will stay updated with the latest standings, match results, and points tally throughout the tournament.
As the first ball of the season approaches on 14 December 2025, fans worldwide are ready for a thrilling journey till the grand final on 25 January 2026.
