BBL 2026-27 points table — before the season starts
The season starts on Saturday 12 December 2026, and no match has been played yet — so every team is still on zero. The table below is the starting position, not a prediction. The first standings appear here after Match 1, and the table is updated after every match day from then on.
| Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Brisbane Heat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Melbourne Renegades | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Melbourne Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Perth Scorchers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sydney Sixers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sydney Thunder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
P: played. W: won. L: lost. NR: no result. Pts: points. NRR: net run rate. Every team plays 10 league matches.
How the points table works
A win is worth 2 points, a no result is worth 1 point, and a loss is worth nothing. Each of the eight teams plays 10 league matches — five at home and five away in the usual shape of the season — for 40 league matches in all. The top four teams at the end of the league stage qualify for the finals.
When teams finish level on points, net run rate decides the order. Net run rate is the average runs per over a team scores, minus the average runs per over it concedes, across its matches. A team that wins big and loses narrowly carries a better rate than a team with the same points from close games.
The finals follow the same shape as recent seasons: the top two meet in the Qualifier on 19 January, third plays fourth in the Knockout on 20 January, the loser of the Qualifier meets the winner of the Knockout in the Challenger on 23 January, and the final is on 26 January.
When the first table appears
The first points go on the board after Match 1 — Melbourne Renegades against Perth Scorchers in Chennai on Saturday 12 December 2026, starting at 2:40 PM IST. The winner takes 2 points and the top of the table; if rain washes the match out, both teams take 1 point each.
After that the table moves every match day. The early pattern is set in the first week: Match 2 is Brisbane Heat against Sydney Sixers on Tuesday 15 December, Match 3 is Sydney Thunder against Adelaide Strikers on Wednesday 16 December, and by Sunday 20 December every team will have played at least once. The full fixture list is on the BBL Schedule page, and every result is on the BBL Results page.
Frequently asked questions
When will the BBL 2026-27 points table appear?
After the first match, on Saturday 12 December 2026 — Melbourne Renegades against Perth Scorchers in Chennai. Until then every team is on zero points and the table is empty.
How many points is a win worth in the BBL?
A win is worth 2 points and a no result is worth 1 point. A loss is worth nothing.
How many teams qualify for the BBL finals?
Four. The top four teams on the points table after the 40 league matches qualify: the Qualifier on 19 January, the Knockout on 20 January, the Challenger on 23 January and the final on 26 January 2027.
What is net run rate?
Net run rate is a team’s average runs per over scored, minus its average runs per over conceded. It decides the order when teams finish level on points.
When does the BBL league stage end?
Sunday 17 January 2027, with Match 40 — Brisbane Heat against Sydney Thunder at The Gabba. The finals then run from 19 to 26 January.
More BBL coverage
- Big Bash League — the season in full: schedule, teams, points table and where to watch.
- BBL Schedule — every fixture, date, time and venue.
- BBL Points Table — the standings, and how the table works.
- BBL Results — every result of the season, newest first.
- BBL Live Scores — scores as they happen, and the next match.
- BBL Teams — all eight clubs, titles and home grounds.
- BBL Stats — top run scorers, wicket takers and rates, once the season starts.
- BBL Tickets — what is confirmed about tickets so far.