The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will begin on November 9, 2025. It will return for its 11th season, with eight teams in the hunt.
Defending champions Melbourne Renegades will take on Brisbane Heat in the curtain raiser in Brisbane. The opening day is a triple header, with two more matches scheduled.
Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Thunder, Perth Scorchers, and Sydney Sixers will be in action on the first day. The other two teams, Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars, will begin their campaign on November 10.
These eight teams will face each other to qualify for the finals series. Each side will play 10 matches, facing three teams twice and four teams once in the league stage.
The top four teams after the league stage will qualify for the finals series, which starts on December 9. The finals series features a knockout, a challenger, and the final, which will take place on December 13.
Below you can look at the complete schedule for the WBBL 2025 season, including squads, captains, and broadcast details.
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WBBL 2025: Teams and Captains
Eight teams will participate in the WBBL 2025 season. Here are the captains of all teams.
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | Tahlia McGrath |
| Brisbane Heat | Jess Jonassen |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Elyse Villani |
| Melbourne Renegades | Sophie Molineux |
| Melbourne Stars | Annabel Sutherland |
| Perth Scorchers | Sophie Devine |
| Sydney Sixers | Ellyse Perry |
| Sydney Thunder | Phoebe Litchfield |
WBBL 2025: Squads and Players
Take a look at the squads of all WBBL teams for the 2025 season.
Adelaide Strikers
Amanda-Jade Wellington, Anesu Mushangwe, Bridget Patterson, Darcie Brown, Jemma Barsby, Laura Wolvaardt, Madeline Penna, Megan Schutt, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath (c), Tammy Beaumont
Brisbane Heat
Bonnie Berry, Charli Knott, Chinelle Henry, Georgia Redmayne, Grace Harris, Grace Parsons, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen (c), Lily Bassingthwaighte, Lucy Bourke, Lucy Hamilton, Nadine de Klerk, Nicola Hancock, Sianna Ginger
Hobart Hurricanes
Amy Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Elyse Villani (c), Hayley Silver-Holmes, Heather Graham, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Lizelle Lee, Molly Strano, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston
Melbourne Renegades
Alice Capsey, Courtney Webb, Davina Perrin, Deandra Dottin, Emma de Broughe, Georgia Wareham, Issy Wong, Milly Illingworth, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum, Sarah Coyte, Sara Kennedy, Sophie Molineux (c), Tess Flintoff
Melbourne Stars
Amy Jones, Annabel Sutherland (c), Dani Gibson, Ella Hayward, Georgia Prestwidge, Ines McKeon, Kim Garth, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Sophie Day, Sophie Reid
Perth Scorchers
Alana King, Amy Edgar, Beth Mooney, Chloe Ainsworth, Chloe Tryon, Ebony Hoskin, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Maddy Darke, Mikayla Hinkley, Paige Scholfield, Sophie Devine (c)
Sydney Sixers
Alyssa Healy, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel, Ellyse Perry (c), Elsa Hunter, Lauren Cheatle, Mady Villiers, Maitlan Brown, Sophia Dunkley
Sydney Thunder
Anika Learoyd, Chamari Athapaththu, Ella Briscoe, Georgia Voll, Hannah Darlington, Hasrat Gill, Laura Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Samantha Bates, Shabnim Ismail, Sienna Eve, Tahlia Wilson, Taneale Peschel
WBBL 2025: Venues
The WBBL 2025 matches will take place at eight stadiums in Australia. Here are the venues:
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Drummoyne Oval, Sydney
Junction Oval, Melbourne
Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth
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WBBL 2025: Schedule
| No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09 Nov | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Brisbane | 8:10 AM |
| 2 | 09 Nov | Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Brisbane | 11:40 AM |
| 3 | 09 Nov | Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Perth | 3:00 PM |
| 4 | 10 Nov | Melbourne Stars Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Melbourne | 9:40 AM |
| 5 | 11 Nov | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Melbourne | 9:40 AM |
| 6 | 12 Nov | Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Brisbane | 1:40 PM |
| 7 | 13 Nov | Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Sydney | 1:40 PM |
| 8 | 14 Nov | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Adelaide | 10:10 AM |
| 9 | 14 Nov | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Adelaide | 1:40 PM |
| 10 | 15 Nov | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Sydney | 10:10 AM |
| 11 | 15 Nov | Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Sydney | 1:40 PM |
| 12 | 16 Nov | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Melbourne | 4:40 AM |
| 13 | 16 Nov | Melbourne Stars Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Melbourne | 8:10 AM |
| 14 | 18 Nov | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Hobart | 1:40 PM |
| 15 | 19 Nov | Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Sydney | 1:40 PM |
| 16 | 20 Nov | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Sydney | 10:10 AM |
| 17 | 20 Nov | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Sydney | 1:40 PM |
| 18 | 21 Nov | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Brisbane | 2:40 PM |
| 19 | 22 Nov | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Hobart | 4:30 AM |
| 20 | 22 Nov | Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Perth | 3:20 PM |
| 21 | 23 Nov | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Sydney | 4:30 AM |
| 22 | 23 Nov | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Brisbane | 2:40 PM |
| 23 | 25 Nov | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Adelaide | 1:40 PM |
| 24 | 26 Nov | Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Melbourne | 9:40 AM |
| 25 | 27 Nov | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Melbourne | 9:40 AM |
| 26 | 28 Nov | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Adelaide | 10:10 AM |
| 27 | 28 Nov | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Adelaide | 1:40 PM |
| 28 | 29 Nov | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Melbourne | 9:40 AM |
| 29 | 29 Nov | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Hobart | 1:40 PM |
| 30 | 30 Nov | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Sydney | 6:40 AM |
| 31 | 30 Nov | Sydney Sixers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Sydney | 10:10 AM |
| 32 | 01 Dec | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Hobart | 1:40 PM |
| 33 | 02 Dec | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Perth | 2:40 PM |
| 34 | 03 Dec | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Sydney | 10:10 AM |
| 35 | 03 Dec | Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Sydney | 1:40 PM |
| 36 | 05 Dec | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Melbourne | 5:10 AM |
| 37 | 05 Dec | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Adelaide | 1:40 PM |
| 38 | 06 Dec | Perth Scorchers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Perth | 5:30 AM |
| 39 | 06 Dec | Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Melbourne | 1:40 PM |
| 40 | 07 Dec | Sydney Sixers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Sydney | 5:10 AM |
| 41 | 09 Dec | Knockout – No. 3 vs No. 4 | TBA | TBA |
| 42 | 11 Dec | Challenger – No. 2 vs Winner of Knockout | TBA | TBA |
| 43 | 13 Dec | Final – No. 1 vs Winner of Challenger | TBA | TBA |
WBBL 2025: Live Streaming Details
The Indian fans can enjoy all the WBBL 2025 action on Star Sports Network’s TV channels. In addition, the matches will be live-streamed on JioHotstar.
