BBL 2024-25 Schedule: Complete Guide
The Big Bash League (BBL) is back for its 14th season, kicking off on 15 December 2024 and culminating in a grand finale on 27 January 2025. This season promises thrilling matchups between Australia’s top cricket teams, with Brisbane Heat defending their championship title. Featuring electrifying Twenty20 cricket action, fans can expect intense competition, edge-of-the-seat moments, and standout performances from cricket’s finest. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 schedule, highlighting key matches, star players, and what to expect throughout the tournament.
Opening Match: Perth Scorchers vs. Melbourne Stars
The 2024-25 BBL season begins with an exciting opener on 15 December 2024, where Perth Scorchers face off against Melbourne Stars at Optus Stadium. Scheduled to start at 19:15 AEDT, this day-night game will set the tone for the rest of the tournament. Both teams have had memorable runs in the past seasons, and this clash will be one to watch, especially with the Scorchers aiming to redeem themselves after a tough finish in BBL|13.
Complete Handbook of BBL 2024-25 Fixtures
| No | Date | Time | Team 1 | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15-Dec-24 | 19:15 (D/N) | Perth Scorchers | Melbourne Stars |
| 2 | 16-Dec-24 | 19:15 (D/N) | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Renegades |
| 3 | 17-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Sydney Thunder | Adelaide Strikers |
| 4 | 18-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Melbourne Stars | Brisbane Heat |
| 5 | 19-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Melbourne Renegades | Hobart Hurricanes |
| 6 | 20-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Adelaide Strikers | Melbourne Stars |
| 7 | 21-Dec-24 | 16:00 (D/N) | Hobart Hurricanes | Perth Scorchers |
| 8 | 21-Dec-24 | 16:00 (N) | Sydney Sixers | Sydney Thunder |
| 9 | 22-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Brisbane Heat | Adelaide Strikers |
| 10 | 23-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Melbourne Renegades | Perth Scorchers |
| 11 | 26-Dec-24 | 18:05 (N) | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Stars |
| 12 | 26-Dec-24 | 21:15 (N) | Perth Scorchers | Brisbane Heat |
| 13 | 27-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Adelaide Strikers | Hobart Hurricanes |
| 14 | 28-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Sydney Thunder | Melbourne Stars |
| 15 | 29-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Brisbane Heat | Sydney Sixers |
| 16 | 30-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Sydney Thunder | Melbourne Renegades |
| 17 | 31-Dec-24 | 19:15 (N) | Adelaide Strikers | Perth Scorchers |
| 18 | 1-Jan-25 | 16:00 (D/N) | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Sixers |
| 19 | 1-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Brisbane Heat | Melbourne Stars |
| 20 | 2-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Strikers |
| 21 | 3-Jan-25 | 18:05 (N) | Brisbane Heat | Sydney Sixers |
| 22 | 3-Jan-25 | 21:15 (N) | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Thunder |
| 23 | 4-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne Stars |
| 24 | 5-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Hobart Hurricanes | Adelaide Strikers |
| 25 | 6-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Brisbane Heat | Sydney Thunder |
| 26 | 7-Jan-25 | 19:15 (D/N) | Perth Scorchers | Melbourne Renegades |
| 27 | 8-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Sydney Thunder | Hobart Hurricanes |
| 28 | 9-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Melbourne Stars | Sydney Sixers |
| 29 | 10-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Thunder |
| 30 | 11-Jan-25 | 16:45 (D/N) | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers |
| 31 | 11-Jan-25 | 20:00 (N) | Adelaide Strikers | Brisbane Heat |
| 32 | 12-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne Stars |
| 33 | 13-Jan-25 | 19:30 (N) | Sydney Thunder | Perth Scorchers |
| 34 | 14-Jan-25 | 19:30 (N) | Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne Renegades |
| 35 | 15-Jan-25 | 19:30 (N) | Adelaide Strikers | Sydney Sixers |
| 36 | 16-Jan-25 | 19:30 (N) | Brisbane Heat | Hobart Hurricanes |
| 37 | 17-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Sydney Sixers | Sydney Thunder |
| 38 | 18-Jan-25 | 17:00 (D/N) | Melbourne Renegades | Brisbane Heat |
| 39 | 18-Jan-25 | 20:15 (D/N) | Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Strikers |
| 40 | 19-Jan-25 | 19:15 (N) | Melbourne Stars | Hobart Hurricanes |
| Qualifier | 21-Jan-25 | 1st placed team | 2nd placed team | |
| Knockout | 22-Jan-25 | 3rd placed team | 4th placed team | |
| Challenger | 24-Jan-25 | Loser of Qualifier | Winner of Knockout | |
| Final | 27-Jan-25 | Winner of Qualifier | Winner of Challenger |
Finals Week: The Road to the Title
The Qualifier is scheduled for 21 January 2025, where the top two teams will battle for a direct spot in the final. Following that, the Knockout on 22 January 2025 will determine which teams stay in the competition. The tournament reaches its peak with the Challenger on 24 January 2025 before the final showdown on 27 January 2025, which will crown the 2024-25 BBL champion.
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