The Big Bash League 2025-26 kicks off on December 14, 2025, with the Perth Scorchers facing the Sydney Sixers, running through to the final on January 25, 2026.
Hobart Hurricanes enter as defending champions
from the prior season. Eight teams compete in this T20 domestic tournament in Australia, featuring a mix of local stars and international draft picks. The Scorchers, being the defending champions, will be eyeing to continue their merry run this season as well.
The season follows a draft held on June 19, 2025, bringing in high-profile overseas players like Shaheen Afridi (Brisbane Heat) and Haris Rauf (Melbourne Stars). Broadcasting remains with Fox Cricket, Seven Network in Australia, and Sky Sports UK through 2029. Matches emphasize fast-paced T20 action across Australian venues.
BBL 2025-26 Teams and Captains
| Team | Captain | Key International Players |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | Matt Short | Luke Wood (ENG), Jamie Overton (ENG), Hassan Ali (PAK) |
| Brisbane Heat | Usman Khawaja | Shaheen Afridi (PAK), Colin Munro (NZL) |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Nathan Ellis | Chris Jordan (ENG), Rishad Hossain (BAN) |
| Melbourne Renegades | Will Sutherland | Mohammad Rizwan (PAK), Tim Seifert (NZL) |
| Melbourne Stars | Marcus Stoinis | Haris Rauf (PAK), Tom Curran (ENG) |
| Perth Scorchers | Ashton Turner | Finn Allen (NZL), Laurie Evans (ENG) |
| Sydney Sixers | Moises Henriques | Sam Curran (ENG), Babar Azam (PAK) |
| Sydney Thunder | David Warner | Lockie Ferguson (NZL), Shadab Khan (PAK) |
BBL 2025-26 Squads
Adelaide Strikers
Matthew Short (C), Alex Carey, Cameron Boyce, Hassan Ali, Jordan Buckingham, Mackenzie Harvey, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Tom Straker, Henry Thornton, Luke Wood
Brisbane Heat
Usman Khawaja (C), Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matt Renshaw, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson, Colin Munro
Hobart Hurricanes
Nathan Ellis (C), Tim David, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Beau Webster, Jake Weatherald, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Rehan Ahmed, Mac Wright, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Fergus O'Neill, Ollie Peake
Melbourne Renegades
Will Sutherland (C), Tim Seifert, Adam Zampa, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Nathan Lyon, Hassan Khan, Ollie Peake, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers
Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Tom Curran, Mark Steketee, Scott Boland, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Liam Hatcher, Hamish McKenzie
Perth Scorchers
Ashton Turner (C), Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, David Payne, Mahli Beardman
Sydney Sixers
Moises Henriques (C), Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Sean Abbott, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Todd Murphy, Kane Richardson, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Josh Philippe, Hayden Kerr, Sam Curran
Sydney Thunder
David Warner (C), Sam Billings, Lockie Ferguson, Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Cameron Bancroft, Wes Agar, Ollie Davies, Shadab Khan, Matthew Gilkes, Tanveer Sangha, Ryan Hadley, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Ravichandran Ashwin, Blake Nikitaras
Preview Highlights
Expect explosive batting from stars like Glenn Maxwell (Stars) and Mitchell Marsh (Scorchers), with pace attacks led by imports like Afridi and Rauf. Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers appear strongest on paper due to elite overseas signings, while Perth's opener could set an early tone. Full squads and fixtures are available on official sites for live updates.[web:1][web:7]
