The Gabba — BBL Venue Guide
All Fixtures →All Venues →The Gabba in Brisbane: capacity 37,000, home teams, ground character and every BBL|16 fixture played there.
The Gabba's steep stands and humid December nights make it a brutal place to chase. It also hosted BBL history on 19 December 2025, when Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth shared a record 212-run partnership against Perth.
| City | Brisbane |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 37,000 |
| BBL tenants | Brisbane Heat |
| 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 The Gabba
- Tue 15 Dec 2026 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers (First BBL|16 match in Australia)
- Mon 28 Dec 2026 — Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers
- Fri 1 Jan 2027 — Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes (New Year's Day double-header)
- Fri 8 Jan 2027 — Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers
- Sun 17 Jan 2027 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder (Final round)
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 The Gabba?
The Gabba in Brisbane has a listed capacity of 37,000. It hosts Brisbane Heat fixtures in the Big Bash League.
Which BBL|16 matches are played at The Gabba?
The fixtures listed on this page are the confirmed BBL|16 matches at The Gabba, taken from Cricket Australia's published schedule (checked 26 October 2026).