Junction Oval — BBL Venue Guide
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Junction Oval brings the Big Bash back to boutique cricket: Christmas Eve cricket returns here on 24 December 2026 after a four-year gap, with new broadcast floodlights installed over winter.
| City | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 |
| BBL tenants | Melbourne Renegades / Melbourne Stars (shared fixtures) |
| Venue records | League-wide marks set at BBL grounds are tracked on the records hub; ground-specific BBL records are being verified against ESPNcricinfo and will be added here rather than guessed. |
BBL|16 Fixtures at Junction Oval
- Mon 21 Dec 2026 — Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat
- Thu 24 Dec 2026 — Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes (Christmas Eve — first in four years)
- Sun 10 Jan 2027 — Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat
See the full calendar on the BBL|16 schedule and the tenant clubs on the teams hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Junction Oval?
Junction Oval in Melbourne has a listed capacity of 7,000. It hosts Melbourne Renegades / Melbourne Stars (shared fixtures) fixtures in the Big Bash League.
Which BBL|16 matches are played at Junction Oval?
The fixtures listed on this page are the confirmed BBL|16 matches at Junction Oval, taken from Cricket Australia's published schedule (checked 26 October 2026).