WBBL schedule 2025-26
The 2025-2026 season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), also known as WBBL|11, promises an action-packed month of women’s T20 cricket at the top level. Cricket Australia has officially announced it WBBL 2025-26 Schedule, featuring eight teams competing in 43 matches from November 9, 2025 to December 13, 2025. Fans can look forward to exciting encounters in major Australian venues including Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Hobart.
WBBL season review 2025–26
- Administrator: Cricket Australia
- Format: Twenty20, double round robin + knockouts
- Teams: Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder
- Total number of matches: 43
- Defending Champions: Melbourne Renegades women
WBBL 2025–26 Key dates and locations
WBBL 2025-26 Detailed Match Schedule
Opening week packages
| Date | Agreement | Location | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Allan Grensveld, Brisbane | 12:40pm AEDT |
| Nov 9 | Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Allan Grensveld, Brisbane | 4:10pm AEDT |
| Nov 9 | Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | WACA Ground, Perth | 5:30 PM Local |
| Nov 10 | Melbourne Stars Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | CitiPower Centre, Melbourne | 3:10pm AEDT |
| Nov 11 | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | CitiPower Centre, Melbourne | 3:10pm AEDT |
Midseason highlights
| Date | Agreement | Location | Time (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14 | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 6:40pm AEDT |
| Nov 15 | Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 7:10pm AEDT |
| Nov 20 | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 3:40pm AEDT |
| Nov 22 | Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | WACA Ground, Perth | 5:50 PM Local |
| Nov 23 | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Sydney | 10am AEDT |
Final week and knockouts
| Date | Agreement | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 9 | Knockout match | To be determined | To be determined |
| December 11 | Challenger competition | To be determined | To be determined |
| December 13 | WBBL Final 2025–26 | To be determined | To be determined |
Note: All match times are in local AEDT or venue local times. Tickets are available through official WBBL channels.
Why WBBL 2025–26 is exciting
- Compact scheme: 43 matches in just over a month promise high-intensity cricket.
- Top talent: Australia’s best women’s T20 players, along with international stars, will showcase world-class performances.
- Multiple locations: Matches in major cities bring the excitement closer to fans across the country.
- Growing popularity: WBBL continues to take women’s cricket to the next level globally, with increasing fan engagement and coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Q1. When does WBBL 2025-2026 start and end?
- The season starts on November 9, 2025 and ends with the finale December 13, 2025.
Question 2. How many teams are participating in WBBL 2025-2026?
- Eight teams will compete in a total of 43 matches.
Q3. Where are the matches played?
- The competitions will take place in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Hobart.
Q4. Who are the defending champions?
- Melbourne Renegades Women are the defending champions heading into the season.
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