Big Bash League 15: Full Schedule, Broadcast Details and Latest Updates
The 15th edition of the men’s Big Bash League (BBL|15) is set to deliver another summer of non-stop cricket, featuring blockbuster clashes, star overseas players and widespread broadcast coverage across Australia.
When Does BBL|15 Start?
BBL|15 gets underway on Sunday, December 14, marking a historic first as the season opener follows the Weber WBBL Final the very next day.
The tournament will once again begin at Optus Stadium, where Perth Scorchers host the Sydney Sixers in a highly anticipated opening match. The clash between the league’s two most successful franchises will start at 4:15pm local time (7:15pm AEDT).
Star Players in the Opening Week
Some of the world’s biggest T20 stars will feature across the opening days of the tournament:
Babar Azam will represent the Sydney Sixers in the season opener
Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi will face off when Melbourne Renegades host Brisbane Heat in Geelong on Monday night
Hobart Hurricanes begin their title defence at home against Sydney Thunder on Tuesday night at Ninja Stadium
Tournament Format and Schedule
As in the previous two seasons, each team will play 10 matches during a 40-game regular season, running from December 14 to January 18.
Finals Schedule
Qualifier: January 20 (Top two teams)
Knockout: January 21 (Third vs fourth)
Challenger: January 23
Final: January 25
The Qualifier winner advances directly to the Final, while the loser gets a second chance in the Challenger.
Key Matches and Blockbuster Fixtures
Melbourne derby: Stars vs Renegades at the MCG on January 4, with the return clash at Marvel Stadium on January 10
Boxing Day special: Sixers vs Stars at the SCG following Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test, plus Scorchers vs Hurricanes in Perth later that night
New Year’s Eve: Strikers vs Heat at Adelaide Oval
New Year’s Day double-header:
Renegades vs Sixers at Marvel Stadium (4:00pm AEDT)
Hurricanes vs Scorchers in Hobart later that evening
Where to Watch BBL|15
Stadiums
Fans can attend matches across all traditional home venues, along with several regional locations:
Sixers return to Coffs Harbour (January 5 vs Heat)
Thunder and Stars host matches in Canberra
Renegades play their first two home games in Geelong at GMHBA Stadium
Television & Streaming
Foxtel and Kayo Sports: All 44 matches live, including 10 exclusive regular-season games
Channel Seven and 7plus: 34 matches live, including all four finals
Radio Coverage
ABC and SEN Radio will broadcast all 44 matches
Fans can also listen live via the CA Live app’s Cricket Radio feature with no delay
Live Scores, News and Highlights
Cricket.com.au, CA Live, and the Big Bash app will provide live scores, match reports, wicket replays, and extended highlights for every match
Fans can follow ongoing news, interviews, and analysis throughout the season by following @cricketcomau and @BBL on social media
BBL|15 promises another action-packed summer, with world-class talent, fierce rivalries and cricket entertainment across Australia.