BBL 2025/26 schedule out! Test players to return after the Ashes; Babur Azam starts to start new season

Cricket Australia has officially released the BBL 2025-26 schedule, which sets the platform for the hope of being one of the most exciting seasons in the Big Bash League (BBL) history. The tournament will start from December 14 and will run till 25 January just before Australia Day.

For the first time in the years, Australia’s Test stars will have a two -week -old Ala to join their respective franchisees. This will give the league and franchise a very important star-staded boost.

Babar Azam starts to open BBL 15 season

Pakistan’s Babar Azam is ready to start his long -awaited BBL for Sydney Sixers, kicking the season against Perth Scormers at Optus Stadium on 14 December. Babur is expected to draw a large crowd with more than 11,000 T20 runs and an average of 43.07 average of 43.07, especially in his first domestic game at SCG on 17 December.

The BBL Overseas Draft 2025 saw an increase in Pakistani representation. Shaheen Shah Afridi was the number 1 overall pick, which was elected by Brisbane Heat to lead his attack. It will be available for the entire season including the final.

Mohammad Rizwan, a solid and reliable white ball keeper-better, was chosen by Melbourne Renegades. Meanwhile, Haris Rauf was maintained by the Melbourne stars, increasing their speed attack.

Testing stars are likely to return after ashes

The Ashes series, which runs from 21 November to 8 January, is ready to wrap on time for the major test players to join the BBL in its final stages. Stars like Steve Smith (Sixers), Josh England (Scormers), Usman Khwaja (Heat), Nathan Leon (Renegade), and Scott Bolland (Stars) can be available for the last 10 days of league games and full playoffs.

Players like Nathan Leone (Melbourne Renegades) may finally be started in the upcoming season, but many major Australian trial players including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood, Travis Head and Cameron Green are not sign up for 2025–26 Big Bash League. Clubs can also add two CA-universal players to a supplementary list, making the final-minute inclusion easier.

Full BBL 2025-26 Schedule (All Time in IST)