Big Bash League 2026-27 — BBL|16 Complete Guide
Full Fixtures →Points Table →BBL|16 runs 12 December 2026 to 26 January 2027: 44 matches, 8 teams, a historic opener in Chennai and Perth Scorchers defending a sixth title. Every fixture, squad, record and venue — in one fan guide.
Every BBL|16 Team
The Season at a Glance
| Detail | BBL|16 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12 December 2026 – 26 January 2027 |
| Matches | 44 (40 league + Qualifier, Knockout, Challenger, Final) |
| Opener | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — the first BBL match ever played outside Australia |
| Final | 26 January 2027 (Australia Day), venue TBA |
| Defending champions | Perth Scorchers (sixth title, January 2026) |
| Grounds | 11 across Australia and India |
Start with the complete BBL 2026-27 schedule, track the race on the BBL points table, dig into all-time BBL records, or read why the Chennai opener is the biggest story of the summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does BBL 2026-27 start?
BBL|16 starts on Saturday 12 December 2026, when the Melbourne Renegades host defending champions Perth Scorchers in Chennai. The first match on Australian soil is Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers at the Gabba on 15 December.
How many matches are in BBL|16?
There are 44 matches: each of the eight teams plays ten league games (40 in total), followed by the Qualifier, Knockout, Challenger and the Final on 26 January 2027.
Which team has won the most BBL titles?
The Perth Scorchers lead with six championships. The Sydney Sixers have three, Brisbane Heat two, and Adelaide, Hobart, the Renegades and the Thunder one each. The Melbourne Stars are still chasing their first.