The 2025-26 Big Bash League is ready for another season as eight teams compete for one of the world cricket’s top T20 titles. The tournament begins on December 14 in Perth and runs until January 25, with the Hobart Hurricanes entering as defending champions after their breakthrough win last summer.
Fan favourites like the Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Melbourne Stars look strong again, while the Hurricanes aim to prove their championship run was no one-off. Big names such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Sam Curran, and Mohammad Rizwan add star power across teams.
As the tournament draws near, the big question remains: which team looks best placed to claim the BBL title this season?
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Big Bash League 2025-26 betting odds
Here’s how Dafabet pricing each team ahead of the new BBL season:
Team | Odds |
Hobart Hurricanes | 5.00 |
Perth Scorchers | 6.00 |
Sydney Sixers | 6.00 |
Brisbane Heat | 7.00 |
Sydney Thunder | 7.00 |
Adelaide Strikers | 8.00 |
Melbourne Stars | 8.50 |
Melbourne Renegades | 11.00 |
Who is the favourite to win BBL 2025-26?
The Hobart Hurricanes sit as favourites for the 2025-26 Big Bash League at 5.00 by Dafabet’s latest odds. Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers follow at 6.00, and both remain strong contenders due to their depth and proven record in big matches. The gap is small, so the title race still looks competitive.
Big Bash League 2025-26 Season Dates & Schedule
Date | Teams | Venue | Time (IST) |
Sun, 14 Dec | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers | Perth | 13:45 |
Mon, 15 Dec | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | Geelong | 13:45 |
Tue, 16 Dec | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Hobart | 13:45 |
Wed, 17 Dec | Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | Sydney | 13:45 |
Thu, 18 Dec | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne | 13:45 |
Fri, 19 Dec | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | Brisbane | 13:45 |
Sat, 20 Dec | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | Sydney | 13:45 |
Sun, 21 Dec | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | Geelong | 13:45 |
Mon, 22 Dec | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat | Canberra | 13:45 |
Tue, 23 Dec | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | Adelaide | 13:45 |
Fri, 26 Dec | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | Sydney | 12:35 |
Fri, 26 Dec | Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Perth | 15:45 |
Sat, 27 Dec | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | Brisbane | 13:45 |
Sun, 28 Dec | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder | Canberra | 13:45 |
Mon, 29 Dec | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Hobart | 13:45 |
Tue, 30 Dec | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | Sydney | 13:45 |
Wed, 31 Dec | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | Adelaide | 13:45 |
Wed, 01 Jan | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Melbourne (Docklands) | 10:30 |
Wed, 01 Jan | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | Hobart | 13:45 |
Thu, 02 Jan | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars | Brisbane | 13:45 |
Fri, 03 Jan | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney | 13:45 |
Sat, 04 Jan | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne | 12:35 |
Sat, 04 Jan | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers | Perth | 15:45 |
Sun, 05 Jan | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | Coffs Harbour | 13:45 |
Mon, 06 Jan | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder | Adelaide | 13:45 |
Tue, 07 Jan | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | Perth | 13:45 |
Wed, 08 Jan | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | Melbourne | 13:45 |
Thu, 09 Jan | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | Hobart | 13:45 |
Fri, 10 Jan | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | Brisbane | 10:30 |
Fri, 10 Jan | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | Melbourne (Docklands) | 13:45 |
Sat, 11 Jan | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney | 08:35 |
Sat, 11 Jan | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Adelaide | 13:45 |
Sun, 12 Jan | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | Sydney | 13:45 |
Mon, 13 Jan | Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers | Melbourne | 13:45 |
Tue, 14 Jan | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | Hobart | 13:45 |
Wed, 15 Jan | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | Melbourne (Docklands) | 13:45 |
Thu, 16 Jan | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | Sydney | 13:45 |
Fri, 17 Jan | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide | 11:30 |
Fri, 17 Jan | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | Perth | 14:45 |
Sat, 18 Jan | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | Brisbane | 13:45 |
Mon, 20 Jan | Qualifier | TBA | TBD |
Tue, 21 Jan | Knockout | TBA | TBD |
Thu, 23 Jan | Challenger | TBA | TBD |
Sat, 25 Jan | Final | TBA | TBD |
Big Bash League Winners Year by Year
Here’s a year-by-year look at every Big Bash League champion:
Season | Winner |
2024/25 | Hobart Hurricanes |
2023/24 | Brisbane Heat |
2022/23 | Perth Scorchers |
2021/22 | Perth Scorchers |
2020/21 | Sydney Sixers |
2019/20 | Sydney Sixers |
2018/19 | Melbourne Renegades |
2017/18 | Adelaide Strikers |
2016/17 | Perth Scorchers |
2015/16 | Sydney Thunder |
2014/15 | Perth Scorchers |
2013/14 | Perth Scorchers |
2012/13 | Brisbane Heat |
2011/12 | Sydney Sixers |
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Is there any Indian player in the Big Bash League?
No, there are no Indian players taking part in the 2025-26 Big Bash League. Ravichandran Ashwin was set to become the first capped Indian male cricketer to feature in the BBL after signing with the Sydney Thunder, but a knee injury and subsequent surgery ruled him out of the entire season.
Is Virat Kohli playing in BBL?
No, Virat Kohli is not playing in the 2025-26 Big Bash League (BBL). Indian players are generally not allowed to play in overseas domestic franchise leagues like the BBL while they remain active in the IPL or hold a central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Where can I watch BBL 2025-26?
The official television broadcast partner for the Big Bash League 2025-26 in India is Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on the Sony LIV app. This includes full match coverage and highlights for fans across the country.