Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025-26 is set to captivate cricket fans worldwide with another thrilling season of high-intensity T20 action. As the 11th edition of Australia’s premier women’s domestic cricket competition, the WBBL continues to grow in stature, showcasing the best talent from Australia and around the globe. With a packed schedule targeting entertainment and competitive spirit, the 2025 season promises plenty of excitement from start to finish.
WBBL|11: Format, Teams and Venues
The WBBL|11 runs from November 9 to December 13, featuring eight teams competing in a T20 format. It includes a total of 43 matches played over approximately five weeks, culminating in a finals series. The teams involved remain consistent with familiar franchise identities – Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder. Each team will play 10 matches in the league phase, which features a slightly adjusted format where every team faces three opponents twice and four opponents once, for a balanced yet intense competition.
Matches are hosted at some of Australia’s iconic cricket grounds, including Allan Border Field in Brisbane, Junction Oval and Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Drummoyne Oval and Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Bellerive Oval in Hobart and Perth Stadium in Perth. The venues are often given a unique atmosphere with support for the women’s game growing rapidly, ensuring excellent crowds and lively matches.
The top four teams from the league phase will progress to the finals, which consist of a knockout, challenger match, and the final to be played mid-December. This structure adds extra stakes and drama as teams battle for the championship title.
Women’s Big Bash League 2025: Fixtures
| Match No | Date | Venue | Teams | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) | Time (IST) |
| 1 | Sun, Nov 9 | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 02:40 AM | 12:40 PM | 08:10 AM |
| 2 | Sun, Nov 9 | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 06:10 AM | 04:10 PM | 11:40 AM |
| 3 | Sun, Nov 9 | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 09:30 AM | 05:30 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 4 | Mon, Nov 10 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 04:10 AM | 03:10 PM | 09:40 AM |
| 5 | Tue, Nov 11 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 04:10 AM | 03:10 PM | 09:40 AM |
| 6 | Wed, Nov 12 | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 08:10 AM | 06:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 7 | Thu, Nov 13 | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 08:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 8 | Fri, Nov 14 | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 04:40 AM | 03:10 PM | 10:10 AM |
| 9 | Fri, Nov 14 | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 08:10 AM | 06:40 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 15 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 04:40 AM | 03:40 PM | 10:10 AM |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 15 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 08:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 16 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 11:10 PM (Nov 15) | 10:10 AM (Nov 16) | 04:40 AM (Nov 16) |
| 13 | Sun, Nov 16 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 02:40 AM | 01:40 PM | 08:10 AM |
| 14 | Tue, Nov 18 | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 08:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 15 | Wed, Nov 19 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 08:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 16 | Thu, Nov 20 | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 04:40 AM | 03:40 PM | 10:10 AM |
| 17 | Thu, Nov 20 | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 08:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 18 | Fri, Nov 21 | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 09:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 02:40 PM |
| 19 | Sat, Nov 22 | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 11:00 PM (Nov 21) | 10:00 AM (Nov 22) | 04:30 AM (Nov 22) |
| 20 | Sat, Nov 22 | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 09:50 AM | 05:50 PM | 03:20 PM |
| 21 | Sun, Nov 23 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 11:00 PM (Nov 22) | 10:00 AM (Nov 23) | 04:30 AM (Nov 23) |
| 22 | Sun, Nov 23 | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 09:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 02:40 PM |
| 23 | Tue, Nov 25 | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 08:10 AM | 06:40 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 24 | Wed, Nov 26 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 04:10 AM | 03:10 PM | 09:40 AM |
| 25 | Thu, Nov 27 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 04:10 AM | 03:10 PM | 09:40 AM |
| 26 | Fri, Nov 28 | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 04:40 AM | 03:10 PM | 10:10 AM |
| 27 | Fri, Nov 28 | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 08:10 AM | 06:40 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 28 | Sat, Nov 29 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 04:10 AM | 03:10 PM | 09:40 AM |
| 29 | Sat, Nov 29 | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 08:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 30 | Sun, Nov 30 | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 01:10 AM | 12:10 PM | 06:40 PM |
| 31 | Sun, Nov 30 | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 04:40 AM | 03:40 PM | 10:10 AM |
| 32 | Mon, Dec 1 | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 08:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 33 | Tue, Dec 2 | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 09:10 AM | 05:10 PM | 02:40 PM |
| 34 | Wed, Dec 3 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 04:40 AM | 03:40 PM | 10:10 AM |
| 35 | Wed, Dec 3 | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 08:10 AM | 07:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 36 | Fri, Dec 5 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 11:40 PM (Dec 4) | 10:40 AM (Dec 5) | 05:10 AM (Dec 5) |
| 37 | Fri, Dec 5 | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 08:10 AM | 06:40 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 38 | Sun, Dec 7 | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 11:40 PM (Dec 6) | 10:40 AM (Dec 7) | 05:10 AM (Dec 7) |
| 39 | Sat, Dec 6 | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 08:10 AM | 04:10 PM | 01:40 PM |
| 40 | Sun, Dec 7 | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 11:40 PM (Dec 6) | 10:40 AM (Dec 7) | 05:10 AM (Dec 7) |
| KO | Tue, Dec 9 | TBC | Knockout match | 08:10 AM | 01:40 PM | 01:40 PM |
| CH | Thu, Dec 11 | TBC | Challenger match | 08:10 AM | 01:40 PM | 01:40 PM |
| F | Sat, Dec 13 | TBC | Final match | 08:10 AM | 01:40 PM | 01:40 PM |
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Broadcast and Live Streaming details for WBBL 2025
- India: Star Sports, JioHotStar app and website
- USA & Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- Caribbean & South America: SportsMaxx
- United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports, TNT Sports
- Australia: 7 plus, Foxtel, Kayo Sports
- New Zealand: SKY Sport NZ
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
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