No results yet — the season starts on 12 December
First result · Match 1 · Sat 12 Dec 2026
Melbourne Renegades vs Perth ScorchersMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai · 2:40 PM IST (2:10 PM PKT, 9:10 AM UTC)
The first result of BBL|16 will appear here once this match is played — the score, the margin and what it does to the points table.
Nothing on this page is a result yet. Every fixture below is still to be played, and the first line of the results table will be written on the evening of 12 December 2026.
Coming up — the opening fixtures
The first eight matches of the season, in order. The full 40-match fixture list, with venues and the four finals, is on the BBL Schedule page.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Fixture | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 12 Dec | 2:40 PM | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Upcoming |
| 2 | Tue 15 Dec | 1:45 PM | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | The Gabba, Brisbane | Upcoming |
| 3 | Wed 16 Dec | 1:45 PM | Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers | Manuka Oval, Canberra | Upcoming |
| 4 | Thu 17 Dec | 1:45 PM | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Upcoming |
| 5 | Fri 18 Dec | 1:45 PM | Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Upcoming |
| 6 | Sat 19 Dec | 1:45 PM | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | Sydney Showground Stadium | Upcoming |
| 7 | Sun 20 Dec | 1:45 PM | Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Perth Stadium | Upcoming |
| 8 | Mon 21 Dec | 1:45 PM | Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | Junction Oval, Melbourne | Upcoming |
What this page will carry
Once the season begins, every result goes here, newest first — all 40 league matches and the four finals, with scores and margins. A win moves the BBL Points Table the same day, so the standings and the results on this site always agree.
The shape of the season is set: 40 league matches from 12 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, then the Qualifier on 19 January, the Knockout on 20 January, the Challenger on 23 January and the final on Tuesday 26 January 2027, Australia Day. The last league match is Brisbane Heat against Sydney Thunder at The Gabba on Sunday 17 January.
Frequently asked questions
When is the first BBL 2026-27 result?
After Match 1, on Saturday 12 December 2026 — Melbourne Renegades against Perth Scorchers in Chennai, starting at 2:40 PM IST (2:10 PM PKT).
Who plays the BBL season opener?
Melbourne Renegades against Perth Scorchers, the defending champions, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It is the first BBL match ever played outside Australia, and the Renegades count it as a home game.
How many matches are in BBL 2026-27?
44 in all — 40 league matches and 4 finals. The league stage runs from 12 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, and the final is on 26 January 2027.
When does the BBL season end?
With the final on Tuesday 26 January 2027, Australia Day, with a reserve day available. The finals venue is still to be confirmed.
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.