The 2025-26 edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) is underway, setting the stage for another enthralling Australian summer of cricket. With the unique bat flip, scenic stadiums, the floating powerplay, colorful jerseys, and, most importantly, a rich mix of domestic and international stars, the BBL remains one of the most entertaining T20 leagues in the world.
Follow our guide below for where to watch Big Bash League live streams from anywhere – and potentially for FREE.
BBL 15 live stream: TV schedule
► Dates: Dec. 14 — Jan. 25
► Times: 8.15 a.m. GMT / 3.15 a.m. EDT / 12.15 a.m. PDT / 7.15 p.m. AEDT / 1.45 p.m. IST
• FREE — 7Plus (Australia)
• U.S. — Willow TV / Sling
• U.K. — Sky / Now
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
We had a new champion last season in the Hobart Hurricanes, driven by an inspiring campaign from homegrown all-rounder Mitch Owen, which also earned him a national cap. Melbourne Stars, the only team yet to lift a BBL title, will look to follow suit under the leadership of star all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, with veteran Glenn Maxwell providing experience and firepower.
The Perth Scorchers, the undisputed giants of the competition, have won five of the league’s 14 seasons and will look to further their trophy count. Meanwhile, the three-time champions Sydney Sixers have bolstered their top order by roping in Pakistani superstar Babar Azam, with fellow internationals Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shadab Khan also set to feature this season.
Last year also saw format tweaks that remain in place, with each team playing 10 matches instead of 14, and the top four progressing to the knockout stage. While The Ashes remains the centerpiece of the Australian summer, the BBL adds the fast-paced fun and flair of T20 cricket.
Here’s how to watch every ball of BBL 15 online and potentially for FREE.
Free Big Bash League live stream
Cricket fans in Australia can watch many of the games for FREE on Channel 7 and the 7Plus streaming service including all the playoff matches and the 2026 Big Bash final.
But what if you’re based in Australia but aren’t at home to catch the BBL live stream – and don’t want to spend money on pay TV in another country when you’d usually be able to watch for free at home?
Don’t worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We’ll show you how to do that below.
BBL live streams around the world
BBL 2025 live streams will be shown on many different channels across the world, but what if you’re not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service?
The answer is to use a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN will let you tune into your home coverage from wherever you are — meaning that if you’re abroad, you can use one of the best VPN services. Our favorite right now is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Download and install a VPN – as we say, our top choice is NordVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location – open the VPN app, hit ‘choose location’ and select the appropriate location.
3. Go to the broadcaster’s stream – head to your home broadcaster’s site or app and watch as if you were at home – 7Plus for Aussies abroad.
How to watch BBL 2025 around the world
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BBL 15 is being televised on subscription service SuperSport.
Note that you’ll need a DStv access package to tune in, with prices starting at R99/month for streaming.
If you are already a SuperSport subscriber but are out of the country, you can use a VPN to tune in from anywhere.
BBL 15 schedule 2025/26
(All times ET)
LEAGUE STAGE
Sunday, December 14
3.15 a.m. – Scorchers vs Sixers | Free on 7Plus
Monday, December 15
3.15 a.m. – Renegades vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, December 16
3.15 a.m. – Hurricanes vs Thunder | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, December 17
3.15 a.m. – Sixers vs Strikers | Free on 7Plus
Thursday, December 18
3.15 a.m. – Stars vs Hurricanes | Free on 7Plus
Friday, December 19
3.15 a.m. – Heat vs Scorchers
Saturday, December 20
3.15 a.m. – Thunder vs Sixers
Sunday, December 21
3.15 a.m. – Renegades vs Hurricanes | Free on 7Plus
Monday, December 22
3.15 a.m. – Thunder vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, December 23
3.15 a.m. – Strikers vs Stars | Free on 7Plus
Friday, December 26
2.05 a.m. – Sixers vs Stars | Free on 7Plus
Friday, December 26
5.15 a.m. – Scorchers vs Hurricanes | Free on 7Plus
Saturday, December 27
3.15 a.m. – Heat vs Strikers
Sunday, December 28
3.15 a.m. – Stars vs Thunder | Free on 7Plus
Monday, December 29
3.15 a.m. – Hurricanes vs Renegades | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, December 30
3.15 a.m. – Thunder vs Scorchers | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, December 31
3.15 a.m. – Strikers vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Thursday, January 1
12 a.m. – Renegades vs Sixers
3.15 a.m. – Hurricanes vs Scorchers | Free on 7Plus
Friday, January 2
3.15 a.m. – Heat vs Stars | Free on 7Plus
Saturday, January 3
3.15 a.m. – Thunder vs Hurricanes
Sunday, January 4
2.05 a.m. – Stars vs Renegades | Free on 7Plus
5.15 a.m. – Scorchers vs Strikers | Free on 7Plus
Monday, January 5
3.15 a.m. – Sixers vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, January 6
3.15 a.m. – Strikers vs Thunder | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, January 7
3.15 a.m. – Scorchers vs Renegades | Free on 7Plus
Thursday, January 8
3.15 a.m. – Stars vs Sixers | Free on 7Plus
Friday, January 9
3.15 a.m. – Hurricanes vs Strikers | Free on 7Plus
Saturday, January 10
12 a.m. – Heat vs Thunder
3.15 a.m. – Renegades vs Stars | Free on 7Plus
10.05 p.m. – Sixers vs Hurricanes | Free on 7Plus
Sunday, January 11
3.15 a.m. – Strikers vs Scorchers | Free on 7Plus
Monday, January 12
3.15 a.m. – Thunder vs Renegades | Free on 7Plus
Tuesday, January 13
3.15 a.m. – Stars vs Strikers | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, January 14
3.15 a.m. – Hurricanes vs Heat | Free on 7Plus
Thursday, January 15
3.15 a.m. – Renegades vs Scorchers | Free on 7Plus
Friday, January 16
3.15 a.m. – Sixers vs Thunder | Free on 7Plus
Saturday, January 17
1 a.m. – Strikers vs Renegades
Saturday, January 17
4.15 a.m. – Scorchers vs Stars
Sunday, January 18
3.15 a.m. – Heat vs Sixers | Free on 7Plus
FINALS
Tuesday, January 20
3.30 a.m. – Qualifier (1st vs 2nd) | Free on 7Plus
Wednesday, January 21
3.30 a.m. – Knockout (3rd vs 4th) | Free on 7Plus
Friday, January 23
3.30 a.m. – Challenger (Winner of Knockout vs Loser of Qualifier) | Free on 7Plus
Sunday, January 25
3.30 a.m. – BBL Final | Free on 7Plus
Every Big Bash League squad 2025/26
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
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
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