By Suryakant Dadheech
The BBL 16 schedule runs from 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027. Cricket Australia has listed 40 regular-season matches and four playoff matches.
The first game is in Chennai. Melbourne Renegades play Perth Scorchers at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The full table below shows every listed fixture in Indian Standard Time.
Key Takeaways – BBL 16 starts on 12 December 2026. – The regular season has 40 matches. – The playoffs have four matches. – The final is set for 26 January 2027. – Playoff venues and teams are still to be confirmed in the official fixture data.
BBL 16 Tournament Overview
BBL 16 is the 16th season of the Big Bash League. It has eight teams and a 40-match regular season.
The season starts with the first BBL game outside Australia. The Chennai opener is set for 12 December. The regular season ends on 17 January 2027.
The four-match playoff stage starts on 19 January. The final is set for 26 January. The official records list TBC for all playoff teams. They also leave the playoff venues blank.
BBL 16 Full Schedule And Fixtures
These are the 40 regular-season fixtures. Times are shown for India. Each time was converted from the official UTC start time.
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2026 | Match 1: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | 2:40 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 15 Dec 2026 | Match 2: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 16 Dec 2026 | Match 3: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra |
| 17 Dec 2026 | Match 4: Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | 1:45 PM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 18 Dec 2026 | Match 5: Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 19 Dec 2026 | Match 6: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | 1:45 PM | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney |
| 20 Dec 2026 | Match 7: Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 21 Dec 2026 | Match 8: Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | 1:45 PM | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 22 Dec 2026 | Match 9: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 23 Dec 2026 | Match 10: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Match 11: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Match 12: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | 12:35 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Match 13: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | 3:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 27 Dec 2026 | Match 14: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Match 15: Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 29 Dec 2026 | Match 16: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Match 17: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Match 18: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Match 19: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | 10:30 AM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Match 20: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Match 21: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | 1:45 PM | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney |
| 03 Jan 2027 | Match 22: Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra |
| 04 Jan 2027 | Match 23: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | 12:35 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 04 Jan 2027 | Match 24: Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat | 3:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 05 Jan 2027 | Match 25: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 06 Jan 2027 | Match 26: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 07 Jan 2027 | Match 27: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 08 Jan 2027 | Match 28: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 09 Jan 2027 | Match 29: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston |
| 10 Jan 2027 | Match 30: Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers | 8:40 AM | SCG, Sydney |
| 10 Jan 2027 | Match 31: Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | 1:45 PM | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 11 Jan 2027 | Match 32: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra |
| 12 Jan 2027 | Match 33: Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 13 Jan 2027 | Match 34: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 14 Jan 2027 | Match 35: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 15 Jan 2027 | Match 36: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 16 Jan 2027 | Match 37: Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | 10:30 AM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 16 Jan 2027 | Match 38: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 17 Jan 2027 | Match 39: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers | 8:10 AM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 17 Jan 2027 | Match 40: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
BBL 16 Team-Wise Fixtures
The views below use the same 40 league fixtures. This makes it easy to find each team’s full league schedule.
Adelaide Strikers
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2026 | Match 3: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra |
| 18 Dec 2026 | Match 5: Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 23 Dec 2026 | Match 10: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Match 15: Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Match 18: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 03 Jan 2027 | Match 22: Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra |
| 06 Jan 2027 | Match 26: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 09 Jan 2027 | Match 29: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston |
| 12 Jan 2027 | Match 33: Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 16 Jan 2027 | Match 37: Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | 10:30 AM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
Brisbane Heat
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2026 | Match 2: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 17 Dec 2026 | Match 4: Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | 1:45 PM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 21 Dec 2026 | Match 8: Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | 1:45 PM | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Match 12: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | 12:35 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Match 15: Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Match 20: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 04 Jan 2027 | Match 24: Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat | 3:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 08 Jan 2027 | Match 28: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 10 Jan 2027 | Match 31: Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | 1:45 PM | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 17 Jan 2027 | Match 40: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
Hobart Hurricanes
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2026 | Match 4: Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | 1:45 PM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 20 Dec 2026 | Match 7: Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Match 11: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 29 Dec 2026 | Match 16: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Match 20: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 05 Jan 2027 | Match 25: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 09 Jan 2027 | Match 29: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston |
| 12 Jan 2027 | Match 33: Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 14 Jan 2027 | Match 35: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 17 Jan 2027 | Match 39: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers | 8:10 AM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
Melbourne Renegades
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2026 | Match 1: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | 2:40 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 22 Dec 2026 | Match 9: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Match 11: Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 27 Dec 2026 | Match 14: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Match 19: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | 10:30 AM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 04 Jan 2027 | Match 23: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | 12:35 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 06 Jan 2027 | Match 26: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 10 Jan 2027 | Match 31: Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | 1:45 PM | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 13 Jan 2027 | Match 34: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 16 Jan 2027 | Match 38: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
Melbourne Stars
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2026 | Match 5: Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 21 Dec 2026 | Match 8: Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | 1:45 PM | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Match 13: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | 3:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 29 Dec 2026 | Match 16: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Match 18: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 04 Jan 2027 | Match 23: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | 12:35 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 07 Jan 2027 | Match 27: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 11 Jan 2027 | Match 32: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra |
| 14 Jan 2027 | Match 35: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 16 Jan 2027 | Match 38: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
Perth Scorchers
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2026 | Match 1: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | 2:40 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| 20 Dec 2026 | Match 7: Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes | 1:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Match 13: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | 3:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Match 17: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Match 21: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | 1:45 PM | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney |
| 04 Jan 2027 | Match 24: Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat | 3:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 08 Jan 2027 | Match 28: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 10 Jan 2027 | Match 30: Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers | 8:40 AM | SCG, Sydney |
| 13 Jan 2027 | Match 34: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 16 Jan 2027 | Match 37: Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | 10:30 AM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
Sydney Sixers
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2026 | Match 2: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 19 Dec 2026 | Match 6: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | 1:45 PM | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney |
| 22 Dec 2026 | Match 9: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Match 12: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | 12:35 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 01 Jan 2027 | Match 19: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | 10:30 AM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 03 Jan 2027 | Match 22: Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra |
| 07 Jan 2027 | Match 27: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | 1:45 PM | MCG, Melbourne |
| 10 Jan 2027 | Match 30: Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers | 8:40 AM | SCG, Sydney |
| 15 Jan 2027 | Match 36: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 17 Jan 2027 | Match 39: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers | 8:10 AM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
Sydney Thunder
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2026 | Match 3: Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers | 1:45 PM | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra |
| 19 Dec 2026 | Match 6: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | 1:45 PM | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney |
| 23 Dec 2026 | Match 10: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 27 Dec 2026 | Match 14: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | 1:45 PM | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Match 17: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Match 21: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | 1:45 PM | ENGIE Stadium, Sydney |
| 05 Jan 2027 | Match 25: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
| 11 Jan 2027 | Match 32: Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars | 1:45 PM | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka, Canberra |
| 15 Jan 2027 | Match 36: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 17 Jan 2027 | Match 40: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | 1:45 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
BBL 16 Playoffs And Final Schedule
The playoffs begin on 19 January 2027. The final is set for 26 January. The official fixture records do not yet name the teams or venues.
| Date | Match | Time IST | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2027 | The Qualifier: TBC vs TBC | 2:00 PM | To Be Confirmed |
| 20 Jan 2027 | The Knockout: TBC vs TBC | 2:00 PM | To Be Confirmed |
| 23 Jan 2027 | The Challenger: TBC vs TBC | 2:00 PM | To Be Confirmed |
| 26 Jan 2027 | The Final: TBC vs TBC | 2:00 PM | To Be Confirmed |
BBL 16 Venues
The regular season uses venues across Australia. It also starts at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
The most-used cities in this list are Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Launceston, and Chennai. Manuka Oval is listed as Corroboree Group Oval Manuka in the official records.
Where To Watch BBL 16 In India?
Cricket Australia says JioStar will show the Chennai opener to viewers in India. The official announcement does not yet give a complete India broadcast list for every BBL 16 match.
For the latest viewing details, check the official Big Bash match page when each broadcast listing is posted. This schedule page does not show results or match status.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Does BBL 16 Start?
BBL 16 starts on 12 December 2026. Melbourne Renegades play Perth Scorchers in Chennai.
How Many Matches Are In BBL 16?
The regular season has 40 matches. The official playoff schedule adds four more matches. That gives 44 listed fixtures in all.
When Is The BBL 16 Final?
The final is set for 26 January 2027. The official fixture record lists both teams and the venue as TBC.
What Time Are BBL 16 Matches In India?
The table shows every listed start time in IST. Australian daylight saving changes are included through zone-based conversion.
Where Is The BBL 16 Opener?
The opener is at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It is the first BBL match scheduled outside Australia.
Conclusion
BBL 16 brings 40 regular-season matches from December 2026 to January 2027. It begins in Chennai and ends with the final on 26 January.
Use the main table for the full fixture list. Use the team sections to find one club’s matches quickly. The playoff teams and venues will be added only when the official schedule records name them.
