Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|29-10-2026
The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) has returned for its 12th season, with Australia's elite franchises set for an intense season. With some of the world's most exciting international superstars and Australia's best homegrown talents, WBBL|12 is set to deliver thrilling action with explosive batting, lightning-quick bowling and tactical gamesmanship across the country's top venues.
8 Teams, 1 Title: WBBL 2026
The following 8 teams will be doing battle for the ultimate title in domestic T20:
Adelaide Strikers
Brisbane Heat
Hobart Hurricanes
Melbourne Renegades
Melbourne Stars
Perth Scorchers
Sydney Sixers
Sydney Thunder
Balanced squads will be key during the group phase. The teams with a solid top order, reliable death-over bowlers and multi-skilled all-rounders will be in with the best chance to win.
Defending champions Hobart Hurricanes come into the WBBL|12 looking to defend their maiden title.
The opening match of the tournament will be played on October 29 with two matches taking place at Junction Oval as Melbourne Renegades take on Sydney Thunder followed by a battle between the Melbourne Stars and defending champions Hobart Hurricanes.
fixtures
Group Stage (Oct 29-Nov 29)
Knockout (Dec 1)
Challenger(Dec 3)
Final (Dec 5)
Complete Match Schedule, Venues & Timings of WBBL 2026
| date | matches | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
| Oct 29 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 10:10 | 04:40 |
| Oct 29 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Oct 30 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 14:40 | 09:10 |
| Oct 31 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 10:40 | 05:10 |
| Oct 31 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | WACA Ground, Perth | 16:40 | 11:10 |
| Nov 1 | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 10:10 | 04:40 |
| Nov 1 | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 2 | Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 4 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 5 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 10:10 | 04:40 |
| Nov 5 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 6 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 7 | Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 10:10 | 04:40 |
| Nov 7 | Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 14:40 | 09:10 |
| Nov 8 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 08:10 | 02:40 |
| Nov 8 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 11:40 | 06:10 |
| Nov 10 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 11 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder | WACA Ground, Perth | 16:40 | 11:10 |
| Nov 12 | Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 10:10 | 04:40 |
| Nov 12 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 14 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 10:10 | 04:40 |
| Nov 14 | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers | WACA Ground, Perth | 16:40 | 11:10 |
| Nov 15 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 05:30 | 00:00 |
| Nov 16 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 17 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 14:10 | 08:40 |
| Nov 19 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 11:10 | 05:40 |
| Nov 19 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 14:40 | 09:10 |
| Nov 20 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 14:10 | 08:40 |
| Nov 21 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 06:30 | 01:00 |
| Nov 21 | Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 10:00 | 04:30 |
| Nov 22 | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 10:10 | 04:40 |
| Nov 22 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 25 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 26 | Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 10:10 | 04:40 |
| Nov 26 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 27 | Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes | WACA Ground, Perth | 17:40 | 12:10 |
| Nov 28 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 10:10 | 04:40 |
| Nov 28 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 13:40 | 08:10 |
| Nov 29 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 06:30 | 01:00 |
| Nov 29 | Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 10:00 | 04:30 |
| Dec 1 | Knockout | tbc | tbc | tbc |
| December 3 | Challenger | tbc | tbc | tbc |
| Dec 5 | Final | tbc | tbc | tbc |
WBBL 2026 Full Team Squads
Adelaide Strikers
Tahlia McGrath (c), Maia Bouchier, Bridget Patterson, Laura Wolvaardt, Emma de Broughe, Eleanor Larosa, Madeline Penna, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Anesu Mushangwe, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Ellie Johnston, Ella Wilson.
Brisbane Heat
Georgia Redmayne (c), Mikayla Wrigley, Lucinda Bourke, Annie O'Neil, Sianna Ginger, Yastika Bhatia, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Orla Prendergast, Sarah Glenn, Lucy Hamilton, Bonnie Berry, Grace Parsons, Lily Bassingthwaighte.
Hobart Hurricanes
Lizelle Lee, Kate Pelley, Rachel Trenaman, Ella Hayward, Ruth Johnston, Nicola Carey, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Chamari Athapaththu, Chinelle Henry, Callie Wilson, Heather Graham, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano, Amy Smith.
Melbourne Renegades
Sophie Molineux (c), Nicole Faltum, Courtney Webb, Olivia Porter, Sophie Reid, Milly Illingworth, Annie Wikman, Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, Tess Flintoff, Georgia Wareham, Tayla Vlaeminck, Sara Kennedy.
Melbourne Stars
Meg Lanning (c), Amy Jones, Maisy Gibson, Naomi Stalenberg, Zoe Samuel, Rhys McKenna, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Dani Gibson, Carly Leeson, Sophie Day, Charlie Dean, Georgia Prestwidge, Indigo Noble.
Perth Scorchers
Sophie Devine (c), Beth Mooney, Katie Mack, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Ruby Strange, Freya Kemp, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Amy Edgar, Ebony Hoskin, Lilly Mills, Alana King.
Sydney Sixers
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Ellyse Perry, Amelia Kerr, Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Grace Lyons, Eva Ragg, Elsa Hunter, Erin Burns, Maitlan Brown, Sarah Coyte, Lauren Cheatle, Courtney Sippel, Caoimhe Bray, Frankie Nicklin, Maddy Darke.
Sydney Thunder
Phoebe Litchfield (c), Heather Knight, Laura Harris, Georgia Voll, Anika Learoyd, Jemma Barsby, Nadine de Klerk, Samantha Bates, Nicola Hancock, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, Hasrat Gill, Lucy Finn, Tahlia Wilson
Where to Watch: Global Broadcast Details
Fans across the globe can catch every ball live through the following broadcast and streaming partners:
| Region | TV Broadcaster |
Live Streaming Platform
|
| Australia | Channel 7 (Select Matches), Fox Sports | Kayo Sports |
| India | Star Sports Network | FanCode |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports |
Sky Sports Digital Platforms
|
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV |
| new zealand | Sky Sport 4 | Sky Sports Now |
| Pakistan | — | tapmad |
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