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Big Bash League 2026-27: Dates, Start Times & Where to Watch
The 2026-27 Big Bash League, branded KFC BBL|16, runs from Saturday 12 December 2026 to Tuesday 26 January 2027, with the final played on Australia Day. It opens with a first for the league: Melbourne Renegades host Perth Scorchers at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India, with the first ball at 2:40 PM local time, which is 8:10 PM AEDT in Melbourne and Sydney and 5:10 PM AWST in Perth. Seven and Fox Cricket are carrying that opener in Australia. Start times for the rest of the season and the host ground for the final have not been confirmed here, so check the Cricket Australia fixture list before you go.
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Start times where you are
| Event | New York | Los Angeles | London | Central Europe | Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season opener: Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers (Chennai) | 4:10 AM EST | 1:10 AM PST | 9:10 AM GMT | 10:10 AM CET | 8:10 PM AEDT |
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Frequently asked questions
- What time does Big Bash League 2026-27 start?
- Season opener: Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers (Chennai) starts at 4:10 AM EST in New York and 9:10 AM GMT in the UK. The table on this page lists the same start in 5 regions.
- Where is Big Bash League 2026-27 held?
- Big Bash League 2026-27 is held at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for the opener, then grounds across Australia, Australia. You do not have to be there to watch it: the city guides on this page cover Cricket pubs in 12 cities.
- What channel is Big Bash League 2026-27 on, and where can I stream it?
- In Australia: Seven and Fox Cricket (confirmed for the Chennai opener). Bars carry the feed their own subscription allows, so check with the venue before you go.
- Where can I watch Big Bash League 2026-27 near me?
- Explore your options: explore Cricket pubs in 12 city guides; use the live map to find venues in your city. Confirm this event's screening with the venue before you go.
Updated November 12, 2026.