Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025-26 is set to enthrall cricket fans around the world with another exciting season of high-intensity T20 action. As of the 11th edition of AustraliaThe premier women’s domestic cricket competition, the WBBL, continues to grow in stature, showcasing the best talent from Australia and around the world. With a packed schedule targeting entertainment and competitive spirit, the 2025 season promises plenty of excitement from start to finish.
WBBL|11: Format, teams and venues
WBBL|11 will run from November 9 to December 13, with eight teams competing in the T20 format. It consists of a total of 43 matches played over approximately five weeks, culminating in a finals series. The teams involved remain consistent with the familiar franchise identity – adelaide strikersBrisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney SixersAnd sydney thunderEach team will play 10 matches in the league stage, which includes a slightly adjusted format where each team faces three opponents twice and four opponents once, for a balanced but intense competition.
Matches are held at some of the prestigious cricket grounds in Australia, including Allan Border Field in Brisbane, Junction Oval and Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Drummoyne Oval and Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Bellerive Oval in Hobart and Perth Stadium in Perth. The venues are often given a unique atmosphere with rapidly growing support for the women’s game, ensuring excellent crowds and lively matches.
The top four teams from the league stage will advance to the finals, which will consist of a knockout, challenger matches and a final to be played in mid-December. This structure adds additional stakes and drama as teams battle for the championship title.
Women’s Big Bash League 2025: fixtures
| match no | date | venue | teams | Time (GMT) | time (local) | Time (IST) |
| 1 | Sun, 9 November | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 02:40 am | 12:40 pm | 08:10 am |
| 2 | Sun, 9 November | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 06:10 am | 04:10 pm | 11:40 am |
| 3 | Sun, 9 November | Perth, WACA Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 09:30 am | 05:30 pm | 03:00 pm |
| 4 | Mon, 10 Nov | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 04:10 am | 03:10 pm | 09:40 am |
| 5 | Tuesday, November 11 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 04:10 am | 03:10 pm | 09:40 am |
| 6 | Wed, Nov 12 | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 08:10 am | 06:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 7 | Thu, Nov 13 | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 08:10 am | 07:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 8 | Fri, 14 Nov | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 04:40 am | 03:10 pm | 10:10 am |
| 9 | Fri, 14 Nov | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 08:10 am | 06:40 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 10 | Saturday, November 15 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 04:40 am | 03:40 pm | 10:10 am |
| 11 | Saturday, November 15 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 08:10 am | 07:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 12 | Sun, 16 November | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 11:10 pm (November 15) | 10:10 am (November 16) | 04:40 am (16 November) |
| 13 | Sun, 16 November | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 02:40 am | 01:40 pm | 08:10 am |
| 14 | Tue, 18 November | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 08:10 am | 07:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 15 | Wed, Nov 19 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 08:10 am | 07:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 16 | Thu, Nov 20 | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 04:40 am | 03:40 pm | 10:10 am |
| 17 | Thu, Nov 20 | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 08:10 am | 07:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 18 | Fri, 21 November | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 09:10 am | 07:10 pm | 02:40 pm |
| 19 | Saturday, November 22 | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 11:00 PM (21 November) | 10:00 am (22 November) | 04:30 am (22 November) |
| 20 | Saturday, November 22 | Perth, WACA Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 09:50 am | 05:50 pm | 03:20 pm |
| 21 | Sun, 23 November | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 11:00 PM (22 November) | 10:00 am (23 November) | 04:30 am (23 November) |
| 22 | Sun, 23 November | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 09:10 am | 07:10 pm | 02:40 pm |
| 23 | Tue, 25 November | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 08:10 am | 06:40 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 24 | Wed, Nov 26 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 04:10 am | 03:10 pm | 09:40 am |
| 25 | Thu, 27 Nov | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 04:10 am | 03:10 pm | 09:40 am |
| 26 | Fri, 28 Nov | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 04:40 am | 03:10 pm | 10:10 am |
| 27 | Fri, 28 Nov | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 08:10 am | 06:40 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 28 | Saturday, November 29 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 04:10 am | 03:10 pm | 09:40 am |
| 29 | Saturday, November 29 | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 08:10 am | 07:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 30 | Sun, 30 November | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 01:10 am | 12:10 pm | 06:40 pm |
| 31 | Sun, 30 November | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 04:40 am | 03:40 pm | 10:10 am |
| 32 | Mon, Dec 1 | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 08:10 am | 07:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 33 | Tue, Dec 2 | Perth, WACA Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 09:10 am | 05:10 pm | 02:40 pm |
| 34 | Wed, Dec 3 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 04:40 am | 03:40 pm | 10:10 am |
| 35 | Wed, Dec 3 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 08:10 am | 07:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 36 | Fri, Dec 5 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 11:40 pm (4 December) | 10:40 am (December 5) | 05:10 am (5 December) |
| 37 | Fri, Dec 5 | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 08:10 am | 06:40 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 38 | Sun, 7 December | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 11:40 pm (6 December) | 10:40 am (7 December) | 05:10 am (7 December) |
| 39 | Saturday, December 6 | Perth, WACA Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 08:10 am | 04:10 pm | 01:40 pm |
| 40 | Sun, 7 December | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 11:40 pm (6 December) | 10:40 am (7 December) | 05:10 am (7 December) |
| KO | Tue, 9 Dec | tbc | knockout match | 08:10 am | 01:40 pm | 01:40 pm |
| Chowdhary | Thu, Dec 11 | tbc | challenger match | 08:10 am | 01:40 pm | 01:40 pm |
| F | Saturday, December 13 | tbc | final game | 08:10 am | 01:40 pm | 01:40 pm |
Also read: Sydney Sixers announce appointment of new captain ahead of WBBL 2025
Broadcast and live streaming details for WBBL 2025
- India: Star Sports, JioHotStar App and Website
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (Sign Up Here)
- Caribbean and South America: sportsmax
- United Kingdom and Ireland: Sky Sports, TNT Sports
- Australia: 7 Plus, Foxtel, Kayo Sports
- New Zealand: sky sports nz
- Sub-Saharan Africa: supersport
Also read: WPL 2026 Retention: Complete list of retained players ahead of Women’s Premier League mega auction
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