The 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) has reached its penultimate stage, with the top four teams sealing a berth in the playoffs. As the tournament kickstarts its final leg, the BBL 2025-26 playoffs are set to deliver some breathtaking T20 drama. With the top four sides now fighting for the coveted title, let’s take a look at the relevant details of the BBL 15 playoffs.
The BBL 15 playoffs will be played from January 20 to 25. The top two sides will battle it out for a direct entry into the final on January 20 in the Qualifier, whereas the third and fourth-placed sides will lock horns in the knockout. While the winner of the Qualifier will go straight into the final, the loser will play the winner of the Knockout in the Challenger on January 23. The winner of the Challenger will then take on the first finalist on January 25 for the silverware.
BBL 2025-26 Playoffs: All you need to know
What is BBL 2025-26 Playoffs schedule?
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Timing (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20 | Qualifier – Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers | Perth Stadium, Perth | 2:00 pm |
| January 21 | Knockout – Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:00 pm |
| January 23 | Challenger – TBA vs TBA | TBA | 2:00 pm |
| January 25 | Final – TBA vs TBA | TBA | 2:00 pm |
BBL 2025-26 Playoffs Squads
Perth Scorchers
Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (w), Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Jhye Richardson, Luke Holt, David Payne, Mahli Beardman, Nick Hobson, Brody Couch, Sam Fanning
Sydney Sixers
Babar Azam, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe(w), Moises Henriques(c), Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Ben Manenti, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr
Hobart Hurricanes
Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (C), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Will Prestwidge, Macalister Wright.
Melbourne Stars
Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Campbell Kellaway, Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Tom Curran, Hilton Cartwright, Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Blake Macdonald, Liam Hatcher, Hamish McKenzie.
BBL 2025-26 Playoffs: Live Streaming & Telecast details
The BBL 2025-26 Playoffs will be telecast on the Star Sports Network in India, whereas the live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. In Australia, Channel 7 and 7Plus will broadcast the tournament, whereas the live streaming will be available on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
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