Men's Big Bash 2026-27
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The Big Bash League's 16th season runs from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027, so no game falls in October or November. It has 44 matches: 40 league games to 17 January, then four finals. The opener, Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers on Saturday 12 December at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is the first BBL match played outside Australia, starting 14:40 India time, 09:10 GMT, 4:10 am Eastern. The first game in Australia is Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers at the Gabba on Tuesday 15 December.
Most league games start at 19:15 in Sydney and Melbourne, which is 08:15 GMT, 13:15 in Pakistan, 13:45 in India and 3:15 am Eastern in New York. Boxing Day and 4 January have double-headers. The Qualifier is on 19 January, the Knockout on 20 January, the Challenger on 23 January and the Final on Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January, all at 08:30 GMT, 3:30 am Eastern, with venues to be confirmed.