BIG BASH LEAGUE • SEASON 16

BBL 2027

Schedule, teams, points table, tickets and news for the Big Bash League 2026-27 (bigbash 2027) — 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027.

NEXT MATCH

Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers

Sat 12 Dec 2026 • MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai • 2:10 PM PKT

The first BBL match ever played outside Australia

Full Schedule Meet the Teams

Everything BBL 2027, in one place

BBL 2027 — the Big Bash 2027 cricket league — is the 16th season of the Big Bash League (BBL|16): 44 matches, 8 teams, 11 venues across Australia and India, played almost every night from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027. Fans also search it as bigbash 2027. The season opens with a historic first — a BBL game in Chennai, India — and ends with the Final on Australia Day.

Schedule

All 40 fixtures with dates, venues and start times in AEDT and PKT, plus the finals.

Teams & Squads

The 8 franchises: home grounds, captains, coaches and contracted squads.

Points Table

How the standings work and who qualifies for the finals.

Tickets

Sale dates, early-bird deadline and finals ticket info.

How to Watch

TV channels and streaming in Australia, India, Pakistan and the UK.

Venues

All 11 stadiums, capacities and which teams play where.

New Rules

Designated batter and fielder plus the new over-rate penalty, explained simply.

Past Winners

Every BBL champion from season 1 to season 15.

The 8 Teams of BBL 2027

Adelaide Strikers1 title

Brisbane Heat2 titles

Hobart Hurricanes1 title

Melbourne Renegades1 title

Melbourne Stars0 titles

Perth Scorchers6 titles

Sydney Sixers3 titles

Sydney Thunder1 title

See full squads, captains and coaches on the BBL 2027 teams page.

BBL 2027 News

Season news, squad announcements and stories land here from December. Start with the big talking points: the new rules for BBL|16, the Chennai opener, and ticket sale dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does BBL 2027 start?

Saturday, 12 December 2026 — Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers in Chennai, India, the first BBL match ever played outside Australia.

How many matches are in BBL 2027?

44 in total: 40 regular-season games and 4 finals (Qualifier, Knockout, Challenger, Final), ending with the Final on 26 January 2027.

Where can I watch BBL 2027 in Pakistan?

Pakistan broadcast rights are not announced yet — see how to watch BBL 2027 for the latest confirmed options by country.

What time do matches start in Pakistan?

Most night games start at 1:15 PM PKT. Full per-match timings are on the BBL 2027 schedule page.

Last verified: 6 October 2026.