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WBBL 2025-26: Your Simple Guide to the Season

Oct. 28, 2025

  • The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL|11) begins on November 9, 2025, featuring eight teams in a high-energy T20 format, with 40 regular-season matches leading to playoffs from December 9 to the final on December 13.
  • This season highlights fresh draft talent and key changes, such as Sophie Ecclestone joining Adelaide Strikers and Natalie Sciver-Brunt boosting Hobart Hurricanes, while defending champions Melbourne Renegades aim to retain their title without Hayley Matthews due to injury.
  • Fans can expect thrilling derbies, international stars, and emerging players, with streaming available on platforms like Kayo or 7plus for global access.

    WBBL 2025 Schedule Highlights + Team Strengths Overview

    The season runs for 35 days and features matches at well-known Australian cricket grounds including Allan Border Field, the WACA and the SCG. Match timings are listed in AEST. A short note is added for each fixture to highlight what fans can look out for.
    Match No Date (2025) Day Teams Venue What to Expect
    1 Nov 9 Sun Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades Allan Border Field, Brisbane A repeat of last season’s final with strong spin matchups.
    2 Nov 9 Sun Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Allan Border Field, Brisbane Big strikers in both teams could make this high-scoring.
    3 Nov 9 Sun Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers WACA, Perth Bounce and pace at the WACA to test batters early.
    4 Nov 10 Mon Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Junction Oval, Melbourne A solid battle between strong top orders.
    5 Nov 11 Tue Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder Junction Oval, Melbourne Strong all-rounders on both sides.
    6 Nov 12 Wed Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers Allan Border Field, Brisbane Big names to watch across both teams.
    7 Nov 13 Thu Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes North Sydney Oval, Sydney Star-studded clash under lights.
    8 Nov 14 Fri Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide A good test for Melbourne’s middle order.
    9 Nov 14 Fri Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide Spin could play a strong role here.
    10 Nov 15 Sat Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes North Sydney Oval, Sydney Both teams rely on strong finishers.
    11 Nov 15 Sat Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers North Sydney Oval, Sydney The Sydney derby never disappoints.
    12 Nov 16 Sun Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Junction Oval, Melbourne A good early look at playoff contenders.
    13 Nov 16 Sun Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Junction Oval, Melbourne Local rivalry heating up again.
    14 Nov 18 Tue Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Blundstone Arena, Hobart Helpful conditions for seamers.
    15 Nov 19 Wed Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney Pace bowlers could dominate.
    16 Nov 20 Thu Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades North Sydney Oval, Sydney Top-order power on display.
    17 Nov 20 Thu Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars North Sydney Oval, Sydney Spinners likely to control the middle overs.
    18 Nov 21 Fri Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Allan Border Field, Brisbane A close contest expected.
    19 Nov 22 Sat Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers Blundstone Arena, Hobart Early swing could challenge batters.
    20 Nov 22 Sat Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers WACA, Perth Strong hitting in the later overs.
    21 Nov 23 Sun Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney Important for mid-table momentum.
    22 Nov 23 Sun Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Allan Border Field, Brisbane Match-winners on both sides.
    23 Nov 25 Tue Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide Leadership and consistency key here.
    24 Nov 26 Wed Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes Junction Oval, Melbourne A good test for both bowling units.
    25 Nov 27 Thu Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Junction Oval, Melbourne A match with high-intensity fielding.
    26 Nov 28 Fri Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide One of the season’s big rivalries.
    27 Nov 28 Fri Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide Exciting matchups in the middle overs.
    28 Nov 29 Sat Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars Junction Oval, Melbourne Melbourne derby round two.
    29 Nov 29 Sat Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers Blundstone Arena, Hobart Spinners could have a key role.
    30 Nov 30 Sun Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat North Sydney Oval, Sydney A tactical battle between bat and ball.
    31 Nov 30 Sun Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder North Sydney Oval, Sydney The derby could decide table positions.
    32 Dec 1 Mon Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars Blundstone Arena, Hobart Chasing could be tricky here.
    33 Dec 2 Tue Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades WACA, Perth Home support boosts the Scorchers.
    34 Dec 3 Wed Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney The SCG helps quality batting.
    35 Dec 3 Wed Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney A strong finish expected.
    36 Dec 5 Fri Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers Junction Oval, Melbourne Both teams aiming for the top four.
    37 Dec 5 Fri Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide Points could be crucial here.
    38 Dec 6 Sat Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Junction Oval, Melbourne Potential for a tight finish.
    39 Dec 6 Sat Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat WACA, Perth Pace vs power at the WACA.
    40 Dec 7 Sun Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers North Sydney Oval, Sydney A thriller before playoffs.
    Knockout Dec 9 Tue TBA TBA A do-or-die match for a finals spot.
    Challenger Dec 11 Thu TBA TBA The winner goes to the final.
    Final Dec 13 Sat TBA MCG The season’s biggest night.

WBBL 2025 Teams & Squad Insights

8 Teams. 40 Matches. Rosters updated after the June 19 Overseas Draft and finalized on October 17 with 11–14 players per squad (15 slots total). Teams are building strong top orders + reliable bowling depth, especially in spin.

Adelaide Strikers

Coach: Luke Williams 2024 Position: 7th Squad Size: 11/15 Captain: Tahlia McGrath Key Players: McGrath, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt Who’s In: Ecclestone, Tammy Beaumont Who’s Out: Katie Mack, Smriti Mandhana, Orla Prendergast Outlook: Elite spin unit + stable top order. Pace depth still a work in progress.

Brisbane Heat

Coach: Mark Sorell 2024 Position: Runners-up Squad Size: 14/15 Captain: Jess Jonassen Key Players: Jonassen, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Jemimah Rodrigues Who’s In: Chinelle Henry Who’s Out: Laura Harris, Shikha Pandey, Lauren Winfield Hill Outlook: One of the most balanced squads. Middle-overs hitting = their X-factor.

Hobart Hurricanes

Coach: Jude Coleman 2024 Position: 4th Squad Size: 14/15 Captain: Elyse Villani Key Players: Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Lizelle Lee, Danni Wyatt-Hodge Who’s In: Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith Who’s Out: Chloe Tryon, Suzie Bates Outlook: Massive overseas strength. Must stay clutch in tight finishes.

Melbourne Renegades

Coach: Simon Helmot 2024 Position: Champions Squad Size: 13/15 Key Players: Deandra Dottin, Alice Capsey, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham Who’s In: Tess Flintoff Who’s Out: Ella Hayward, Georgia Prestwidge, Hayley Matthews Outlook: Still dangerous, but missing Matthews hurts. One more overseas star needed.

Melbourne Stars

Coach: Andrew Christie 2024 Position: 8th Squad Size: 12/15 Captain: Meg Lanning Key Players: Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Amy Jones, Dani Gibson Who’s In: Amy Jones, Dani Gibson, Georgia Prestwidge, Ella Hayward Who’s Out: Tess Flintoff, Hasrat Gill, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma Outlook: Rebuild under new coach. Big names need big returns.

Perth Scorchers

Coach: Becky Grundy 2024 Position: 5th Squad Size: 13/15 Captain: Sophie Devine Key Players: Devine, Beth Mooney, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth Who’s In: Katie Mack, Paige Scholfield, Freya Kemp Who’s Out: Amy Jones, Brooke Halliday, Dayalan Hemalatha Outlook: Strong openers. Fixing mid-innings collapses defines their season.

Sydney Sixers

Coach: Matthew Mott 2024 Position: 6th Squad Size: 13/15 Captain: Ellyse Perry Key Players: Perry, Amelia Kerr, Ash Gardner, Sophia Dunkley Who’s In: Dunkley, Elsa Hunter, Emma Manix Geeves, Mady Villiers Who’s Out: Sophie Ecclestone, Hollie Armitage Outlook: Batting reinforcement + experienced leadership = finals potential.

Sydney Thunder

Coach: Lisa Keightley 2024 Position: 3rd Squad Size: 14/15 Key Players: Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, Shabnim Ismail, Laura Harris Who’s In: Laura Harris, Hasrat Gill Who’s Out: Georgia Adams, Sammy Jo Johnson Outlook: Youthful aggression. Consistency under pressure = key question.

Season Predictions

  • Favorites: Brisbane Heat → deepest and most stable squad
  • Dark Horse: Hobart Hurricanes → Sciver-Brunt changes everything
  • Breakout Watch: Chloe Ainsworth → pace + control at a young age

Where to Watch

Streaming: Kayo, 7plus Strong fantasy engagement expected throughout November & December.

Past 3 Champions of WBBL

Season Winner Runner-Up
2024-25 Melbourne Renegades Brisbane Heat
2023-24 Brisbane Heat Sydney Sixers
2022-23 Adelaide Strikers Brisbane Heat

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