BBL Finals Schedule Unveiled: Sydney Sixers Take Flight, Melbourne Stars Face a Challenge
The 2026 BBL finals schedule has been announced, marking the 15th season of the thrilling T20 cricket competition. The Sydney Sixers' recent victory secured their spot in the finals, while the Brisbane Heat missed out on the top four.
This means the venues for the initial two finals matches are set, with all games taking place in Perth, Hobart, and Sydney. Fans can catch every match LIVE on FOX CRICKET, accessible through Kayo Sports. New users can join Kayo for just $1 for their first month (https://kayosports.com.au/?pg=cricket&extcamp=fsaeditoriallinkcricket-edt-fsp-lnk-awr-grc-cri-kyo&channel=fsa&campaign=fsacontra&voucher=).
The 2026 BBL finals schedule, along with the unique finals format, is detailed below. All times are in AEDT.
BBL 2026 TABLE
Team | Wins-Losses-No Result | NRR | Points
- Perth Scorchers: 7-3-0 | +1.363 | 14
- Sydney Sixers: 6-3-1 | +0.605 | 13
- Hobart Hurricanes: 6-3-1 | +0.331 | 13
- Melbourne Stars: 6-4-0 | +0.759 | 12
- Brisbane Heat: 5-5-0 | -0.431 | 10
- Adelaide Strikers: 4-6-0 | -0.231 | 8
- Melbourne Renegades: 3-7-0 | -1.202 | 6
- Sydney Thunder: 2-8-0 | -1.212 | 4
BBL 2026 FINALS SCHEDULE (All times AEDT)
Tuesday, January 20
The Qualifier
Perth Scorchers [1st] vs Sydney Sixers [2nd] at Optus Stadium, 7:30 pm
Wednesday, January 21
The Knockout
Hobart Hurricanes [3rd] vs Melbourne Stars [4th] at Ninja Stadium, 7:30 pm
Friday, January 23
The Challenger
Loser of 'The Qualifier' (Perth Scorchers/Sydney Sixers) vs Winner of 'The Knockout' (Hobart Hurricanes/Melbourne Stars) at a TBC venue, 7:15 pm
Sunday, January 25
The Final
Winner of 'The Qualifier' (Perth Scorchers/Sydney Sixers) vs Winner of 'The Challenger' at a TBC venue, 7:15 pm
When is the BBL Final?
The BBL15 finals series commences on Tuesday, January 20, following the regular season's conclusion.
The 2026 BBL Final is scheduled for Sunday, January 25.
How the BBL Finals Format Works
The top four teams from the eight-team BBL competition advance to the finals.
The winner of 'The Qualifier' directly progresses to 'The Final' and earns hosting rights.
The loser of 'The Qualifier' then competes against the winner of 'The Knockout' in 'The Challenger'. The loser of 'The Knockout' is eliminated from the title race.
The winner of 'The Challenger' faces the winner of 'The Qualifier' in 'The Final'.
