- Watch 34 of 44 Big Bash League games for *FREE* on 7Plus (Australia)
- Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere
- BBL15: Sun, Dec 14 – Sun, Jan 25 (full schedule below)
As Australia’s premier domestic Twenty20 cricket competition, the Big Bash League generates all the hype it needs, but the 2025/26 edition does stand to be extra special. For the first time in years, Australia's Test stars will be free to feature in the latter stages. Some, no doubt, will fancy a break after The Ashes, but others may see it as worthwhile preparation for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup in February.
Marcus Stoinis, who made the Men's T20 World Cup team of the tournament in 2024, captains the Melbourne Stars again, while it remains to be seen if the likes of Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood will be tempted to get in on the action after the 5th Ashes Test, which is due to finish on January 8 – 10 days before the BBL finals get underway.
Chris Lynn, the BBL's all-time leading run-scorer, is likely to hit the 4,000-run milestone this season with the Adelaide Strikers, while David Warner is hoping to go one better with the Sydney Thunder. Not only were they beaten finalists last season, but the Hobart Hurricanes' Mitch Owen was the only player to score more runs than Warner.
Read on below for a complete guide to where to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 live streams online, on TV and potentially for free.
Can I watch Big Bash League 2025/26 free of charge?
Yes. 34 of the 44 Big Bash League fixtures are free-to-air in Australia on Channel 7, with live streaming available via 7Plus.
New to 7Plus? Register for a free account to watch 7Plus online. You'll need an Australian postcode (e.g. 2027).
Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were right at home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.
Use a VPN to watch any Big Bash League 2025/26 stream
How to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 live streams in the US
In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch the entirety of Big Bash League 2025/26.
If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
Visiting the US from Australia? Use NordVPN to watch 7Plus' free Big Bash coverage.
How to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 live streams in the UK
Every game of the 2025/26 Big Bash League is being shown on Sky Sports in the UK, via the Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket channels.
Sky Sports plans start from £35/month or £20 if you're an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, grab a Now Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.
Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred coverage of BBL15.
How to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 live streams in Australia
As explained above, the vast majority of the 2025/26 Big Bash League season is free-to-air in Australia.
Channel 7 is showing 34 of 44 games, including the finals, which you can live stream on the network's 7Plus platform. Just bear in mind that you'll need a valid Australian postcode, such as 2025, to create an account.
Comprehensive BBL15 coverage, meanwhile, is available on Fox Cricket via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
If you're currently out of Australia but want to watch a Big Bash live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.
How to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 live streams in India
Cricket fans in India need Star Sports to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 on TV, or the JioHotstar app to tune in on mobile devices. Prices start at Rs. 299 ($3.49) for Hotstar.
Visiting India from Australia? Use NordVPN to access 7Plus' free coverage while away from home.
How to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Big Bash League 2025/26 is exclusive to Sky Sport NZ.
You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a BBL15 live stream via the Sky Sport Now subscription service, starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
Those outside of New Zealand for part of the season can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.
How to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 live streams in South Africa
Big Bash League 2025/26 is being shown on Supersport in South Africa.
You'll need to get a DStv access package to tune in, with prices starting at R99/month for streaming.
Outside South Africa right now? Use NordVPN to access your home coverage of BBL15.
Big Bash League 2025/26 FAQs
What is the Big Bash League 2025/26 schedule?
(All times ET)
LEAGUE STAGE
Sunday, December 14
3.15am – Scorchers vs Sixers | Free on 7Plus
Monday, December 15
3.15am – Renegades vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, December 16
3.15am – Hurricanes vs Thunder | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, December 17
3.15am – Sixers vs Strikers | Free on 7Plus
Thursday, December 18
3.15am – Stars vs Hurricanes | Free on 7Plus
Friday, December 19
3.15am – Heat vs Scorchers
Saturday, December 20
3.15am – Thunder vs Sixers
Sunday, December 21
3.15am – Renegades vs Hurricanes | Free on 7Plus
Monday, December 22
3.15am – Thunder vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, December 23
3.15am – Strikers vs Stars | Free on 7Plus
Friday, December 26
2.05am – Sixers vs Stars | Free on 7Plus
Friday, December 26
5.15am – Scorchers vs Hurricanes | Free on 7Plus
Saturday, December 27
3.15am – Heat vs Strikers
Sunday, December 28
3.15am – Stars vs Thunder | Free on 7Plus
Monday, December 29
3.15am – Hurricanes vs Renegades | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, December 30
3.15am – Thunder vs Scorchers | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, December 31
3.15am – Strikers vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Thursday, January 1
12am – Renegades vs Sixers
3.15am – Hurricanes vs Scorchers | Free on 7Plus
Friday, January 2
3.15am – Heat vs Stars | Free on 7Plus
Saturday, January 3
3.15am – Thunder vs Hurricanes
Sunday, January 4
2.05am – Stars vs Renegades | Free on 7Plus
5.15am – Scorchers vs Strikers | Free on 7Plus
Monday, January 5
3.15am – Sixers vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, January 6
3.15am – Strikers vs Thunder | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, January 7
3.15am – Scorchers vs Renegades | Free on 7Plus
Thursday, January 8
3.15am – Stars vs Sixers | Free on 7Plus
Friday, January 9
3.15am – Hurricanes vs Strikers | Free on 7Plus
Saturday, January 10
12am – Heat vs Thunder
3.15am – Renegades vs Stars | Free on 7Plus
10.05pm – Sixers vs Hurricanes | Free on 7Plus
Sunday, January 11
3.15am – Strikers vs Scorchers | Free on 7Plus
Monday, January 12
3.15am – Thunder vs Renegades | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, January 13
3.15am – Stars vs Strikers | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, January 14
3.15am – Hurricanes vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Thursday, January 15
3.15am – Renegades vs Scorchers | Free on 7Plus
Friday, January 16
3.15am – Sixers vs Thunder | Free on 7Plus
Saturday, January 17
1am – Strikers vs Renegades
Saturday, January 17
4.15am – Scorchers vs Stars
Sunday, January 18
3.15am – Heat vs Sixers | Free on 7Plus
FINALS
Tuesday, January 20
3.30am – Qualifier (1st vs 2nd) | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, January 21
3.30am – Knockout (3rd vs 4th) | Free on 7Plus
Friday, January 23
3.30am – Challenger (Winner of Knockout vs Loser of Qualifier) | Free on 7Plus
Sunday, January 25
3.30am – BBL Final | Free on 7Plus
What are the Big Bash League 2025/26 squads?
Adelaide Strikers
Hasan Ali (Pak), Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Mackenzie Harvey, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton (Eng), Lloyd Pope, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Luke Wood (Eng)
Brisbane Heat
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pak), Tom Alsop (Eng), Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro (NZ), Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth
Hobart Hurricanes
Rehan Ahmed (Eng), Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain (Ban), Chris Jordan (Eng), Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Mac Wright
Melbourne Renegades
Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan (Pak), Nathan Lyon, Fergus O'Neill, Ollie Peake, Mohammad Rizwan (Pak), Tom Rogers, Tim Seifert (NZ), Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa
Melbourne Stars
Austin Anlezark, Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke (Eng), Tom Curran (Eng), Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Haris Rauf (Pak), Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson
Perth Scorchers
Ashton Agar, Finn Allen (NZ), Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Laurie Evans (Eng), Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Bryce Jackson, Matt Kelly, Mitchell Marsh, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, David Payne (Eng), Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner
Sydney Sixers
Sean Abbott, Babar Azam (Pak), Jafer Chohan (Eng), Sam Curran (Eng), Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Kane Richardson, Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk, Steven Smith
Sydney Thunder
R Ashwin (Ind), Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (Eng), Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson (NZ), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Shadab Khan (Pak), Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner
Can I follow Big Bash League 2025/26 on my mobile?
Of course! Each of the major broadcasters has streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key BBL15 moments on the Big Bash League's official social media channels on Instagram (@BBL), TikTok (@BigBash) and Facebook (@BBL).
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