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Big Bash League BBL|16 (2026-27): Schedule & Venues
BBL|16 opens in Chennai on 12 December - the first Big Bash match played outside Australia.
About the series
The 16th Big Bash League season starts on 12 December 2026 with a historic opener in Chennai, the first BBL game ever played outside Australia. The regular season, including a Christmas Eve fixture, runs through to the finals in January 2027. All eight franchises take part.