- BBL 14 schedule announced with 44 action-packed matches.
- Season opens Dec 15 with Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars
- Melbourne derbies and new venues promise a diverse season.
The opening match of BBL 14 is set for Sunday, December 15, at Optus Stadium, where Perth Scorchers will compete against Melbourne Stars, following the second day of the Brisbane Test.
The season aligns 14 BBL games with the Men’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series, offering the chance for Australian Test players to join post-series, with an extended window for their involvement starting January 7.
The regular season offers non-stop cricket from December 15 to January 19, with a break only for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, promising fans a steady stream of Big Bash excitement. The finals kick off on January 21, culminating in the Grand Final on January 27, coinciding with a national holiday.
Anticipation is high for the Melbourne Derbies, with the Renegades and Stars clashing on January 4 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and again on January 12 at Marvel Stadium. In a twist, four clubs will play at non-traditional venues, diversifying the season’s lineup.
Alistair Dobson, General Manager of Big Bash Leagues for Cricket Australia, expressed:
"The League is thrilled to present a lineup of 44 blockbuster encounters for BBL 14.
"Fans are in for a treat with non-stop action each night during the regular season, including all the high-profile matches they adore. We’re also eager to see the return of the Australian Test squad members in January, post the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series.
“Last season’s move to a more streamlined competition, coupled with the signing of top-tier players, resulted in phenomenal fan turnouts and memorable off-field moments, as well as outstanding cricket. We’re looking forward to an even bigger BBL 14.”
BBL 14 Schedule
(All times local)Sunday, December 15, 2024 — Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars at Optus Stadium, 4:15PM
Monday, December 16, 2024 — Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades at the SCG, 7.15pm
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 — Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers at Manuka Oval, 7:15pm
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 — Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat at the MCG, 7:15pm
Thursday, December 19, 2024 — Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes at GMHBA Stadium, 7.15pm
Friday, December 20, 2024 — Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval, 6.45pm
Saturday, December 21, 2024 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers at Blundstone Arena, 4pm
Saturday, December 21, 2024 — Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers at ENGIE Stadium, 7.15pm
Sunday, December 22, 2024 — Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba, 6.15pm
Monday, December 23, 2024 — Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers at Marvel Stadium, 7:15pm
Thursday, December 26, 2024 — Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars at the SCG, 6.05pm
Thursday, December 26, 2024 — Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, 6:15pm
Friday, December 27, 2024 — Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval, 6:45pm
Saturday, December 28, 2024 — Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval, 7:15PM
Sunday, December 29, 2024 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers at the Gabba, 6:15pm
Monday, December 30, 2024 — Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades at ENGIE Stadium, 7:15PM
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 — Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval, 6:45pm
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, Blundstone Arena, 4pm
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 — Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars at the Gabba, 6:15pm
Thursday, January 2, 2025 — Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers at Marvel Stadium, 7:15pm
Friday, January 3, 2025 — Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, 6:05pm
Friday, January 3, 2025 — Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder at Optus Stadium, 6.15pm
Saturday, January 4, 2025 — Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades at the MCG, 7:15pm
Sunday, January 5, 2025 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena, 7:15pm
Monday, January 6, 2025 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder at the Gabba, 6.15pm
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 — Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium, 4.15pm
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 — Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes at ENGIE Stadium, 7:15pm
Thursday, January 9, 2025 — Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers at the MCG, 7:15pm
Friday, January 10, 2025 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder at Blundstone Arena, 7:15pm
Saturday, January 11, 2025 — Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers at the SCG, 4:45pm
Saturday, January 11, 2025 — Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, 7:30pm
Sunday, January 12, 2025 — Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars at Marvel Stadium, 7:15pm
Monday, January 13, 2025 — Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers at ENGIE Stadium, 7:30pm
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Blundstone Arena, 7:30pm
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 — Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval, 7pm
Thursday, January 16, 2025 — Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba, 6.30pm
Friday, January 17, 2025 — Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder at the SCG, 7:15pm
Saturday, January 18, 2025 — Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium, 5pm
Saturday, January 18, 2025 — Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium, 5.15pm
Sunday, January 19, 2025 — Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes at the MCG, 7.15pm
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 — The Qualifier (TBC)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 — The Knockout (TBC)
Friday, January 24, 2025 — The Challenger (TBC)
Monday, January 27, 2025 — The Final (TBC)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 — Reserve Day (TBC)
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