July 12, 2024

Iconic Cricket Venue Hosts First WBBL Season in Six Years

Cricket Australia has released the schedule for this summer’s Women’s Big Bash League, kicking off its tenth edition on Sunday, October 27.

This season, the WBBL will feature 43 matches, including three finals, aligning with the reduced format of the men’s competition from last summer.

On Saturday, November 9, the Brisbane Heat and the reigning champion Adelaide Strikers will play a WBBL game at the Gabba for the first time in six years. In addition, Adelaide Oval, the SCG, and the MCG will host WBBL games as part of an extended “Stadium Series.”

The Strikers and Heat replay the WBBL championship at Adelaide Oval to kick off the campaign. Drummoyne Oval is home ground for the Sydney Thunder, who will play four games there in November.

On Saturday, November 23, the Perth Scorchers will face the Hobart Hurricanes at the WACA, coinciding with day two of Australia’s Test series opener against India at Perth Stadium.

The WBBL final is set for Sunday, December 1, following the AFL Women’s Grand Final. If the Big Bash clubs secure hosting rights for the final, they can nominate a home ground. However, Adelaide Oval may be unavailable for the Strikers due to preparations for the second Test between Australia and India starting Friday, November 6.

“By optimising the season to 43 games, we will deliver fans more marquee matches in big stadiums, an improved broadcast footprint and a more even spread of matches throughout the competition,” CA’s Head of Big Bash League Alistair Dobson said in a statement.

“Additionally, the launch of our WBBL|10 icon solidifies this season’s status as a historic milestone for both our competition and the women’s game globally.”

WBBL SCHEDULE FOR 2024/25 SEASON

All times local

Sunday, October 27, 2024 – Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, 1:10pm

Sunday, October 27, 2024 – Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval, 4:40pm

Sunday, October 27, 2024 – Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars at the WACA, 5:30pm

Monday, October 28, 2024 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder at Blundstone Arena, 6:10pm

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers at North Sydney Oval, 6:10pm

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades at Allan Border Field, 6:10pm

Thursday, October 31, 2024 – Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes at North Sydney Oval, 7:15pm

Friday, November 1, 2024 – Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder at North Sydney Oval, 3:45pm

Friday, November 1, 2024 – Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval, 7:15pm

Saturday, November 2, 2024 – Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes at CitiPower Centre, 11.30am

Saturday, November 2, 2024 – Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers at CitiPower Centre, 3pm

Sunday, November 3, 2024 – Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes at CitiPower Centre, 10.10am

Sunday, November 3, 2024 – Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers at CitiPower Centre, 1.40pm

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat at the WACA, 5:10pm

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers at Blundstone Arena, 6:10pm

Thursday, November 7, 2024 – Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat at the WACA, 2:05pm

Thursday, November 7, 2024 – Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades at the WACA, 5:35pm

Friday, November 8, 2024 – Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers at CitiPower Centre, 11am

Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars at CitiPower Centre, 3pm

Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba, 6:15pm

Sunday, November 10, 2024 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers at the SCG, 10:10am

Sunday, November 10, 2024 – Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder at the SCG, 1:40pm

Monday, November 11, 2024 – Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades at Karen Rolton Oval, 5:40pm

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers at Drummoyne Oval, 6:10pm

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena, 6:10pm

Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat at North Sydney Oval, 3:30pm

Friday, November 15, 2024 – Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder at the MCG, 3:45pm

Friday, November 15, 2024 – Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades at the MCG, 7:15pm

Saturday, November 16, 2024 – Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval, 3pm

Sunday, November 17, 2024 – Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat at Drummoyne Oval, 1:55pm

Sunday, November 17, 2024 – Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, 5:25pm

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers at Karen Rolton Oval, 5:40pm

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars at Drummoyne Oval, 6:10pm

Thursday, November 21, 2024 – Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers at Blundstone Arena, 3:45pm

Thursday, November 21, 2024 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades at Blundstone Arena, 7:15pm

Friday, November 22, 2024 – Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars at Allan Border Field, 7:10pm

Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder at CitiPower Centre, 10:00am

Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes at the WACA, 5:30pm

Sunday, November 24, 2024 – Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers at CitiPower Centre, 10:00am

Sunday, November 24, 2024 – Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers at Allan Border Field, 7:05pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – The Knockout (TBC)

Friday, November 29, 2024 – The Challenger (TBC)

Sunday, December 1, 2024 – The Final (TBC)

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