BBL History — Winners, Finals & Season Stories Since 2011

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Fifteen seasons, seven champions, one dynasty. The complete Big Bash League honour roll from the Sixers' 2011-12 win to Perth's sixth title in 2026.

The Big Bash League launched in the summer of 2011-12, replacing the state-based KFC Twenty20 Big Bash with eight city franchises. Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers reached nine and seven finals respectively in the first fifteen seasons, and their rivalry — six finals meetings — is the league's spine. Hobart's wait for a first title ended in 2024-25; the Melbourne Stars remain the only club without one.

SeasonWinnersRunners-up
2011-12Sydney SixersPerth Scorchers
2012-13Brisbane HeatPerth Scorchers
2013-14Perth ScorchersHobart Hurricanes
2014-15Perth ScorchersSydney Sixers
2015-16Sydney ThunderMelbourne Stars
2016-17Perth ScorchersSydney Sixers
2017-18Adelaide StrikersHobart Hurricanes
2018-19Melbourne RenegadesMelbourne Stars
2019-20Sydney SixersMelbourne Stars
2020-21Sydney SixersPerth Scorchers
2021-22Perth ScorchersSydney Sixers
2022-23Perth ScorchersBrisbane Heat
2023-24Brisbane HeatSydney Sixers
2024-25Hobart HurricanesSydney Thunder
2025-26Perth ScorchersSydney Sixers

Open any season for its final story, or compare eras through the all-time records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won BBL 15?

Perth Scorchers won BBL|15 (2025-26), beating the Sydney Sixers by six wickets in the final at Optus Stadium on 25 January 2026 — their record sixth championship.

Which club tops the all-time BBL championship table?

Perth Scorchers, with six titles (2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2025-26). Sydney Sixers are next with three.

When was the first Big Bash League season?

The BBL began in 2011-12 as an eight-team city-franchise league run by Cricket Australia. The Sydney Sixers beat the Perth Scorchers to win the inaugural season.

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