Manuka Oval — BBL Venue Guide
All Fixtures →All Venues →Manuka Oval in Canberra: capacity 13,550, home teams, ground character and every BBL|16 fixture played there.
Canberra gets its busiest Big Bash season outside the COVID bubble years in BBL|16, with three fixtures at tree-lined Manuka Oval.
| City | Canberra |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 13,550 |
| BBL tenants | Sydney Thunder / Sydney Sixers (shared BBL|16 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 Manuka Oval
- Wed 16 Dec 2026 — Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers
- Sun 3 Jan 2027 — Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers
- Mon 11 Jan 2027 — Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars
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 Manuka Oval?
Manuka Oval in Canberra has a listed capacity of 13,550. It hosts Sydney Thunder / Sydney Sixers (shared BBL|16 fixtures) fixtures in the Big Bash League.
Which BBL|16 matches are played at Manuka Oval?
The fixtures listed on this page are the confirmed BBL|16 matches at Manuka Oval, taken from Cricket Australia's published schedule (checked 26 October 2026).