BBL 2026 Finals Schedule Revealed! Sixers Secure Double Chance & Key Dates (2026)

BBL Finals Schedule Unveiled: Sixers Take Flight, Stars Face a Challenge

The 2026 BBL finals schedule has been announced, marking the 15th season of the thrilling T20 cricket competition. The Sydney Sixers' recent victory secured their spot in the finals, while the Brisbane Heat missed out on a top-four finish.

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Check out the 2026 BBL finals schedule and the unique finals format structure below, all times in AEDT.

BBL 2026 TABLE

Team | Wins-Losses-No Result | NRR | Points

1. Perth Scorchers: 7-3-0 | +1.363 | 14
2. Sydney Sixers: 6-3-1 | +0.605 | 13
3. Hobart Hurricanes: 6-3-1 | +0.331 | 13
4. Melbourne Stars: 6-4-0 | +0.759 | 12
5. Brisbane Heat: 5-5-0 | -0.431 | 10
6. Adelaide Strikers: 4-6-0 | -0.231 | 8
7. Melbourne Renegades: 3-7-0 | -1.202 | 6
8. Sydney Thunder: 2-8-0 | -1.212 | 4

BBL 2026 FINALS SCHEDULE (All times AEDT)

• Tuesday January 20: The Qualifier - Perth Scorchers [1st] vs Sydney Sixers [2nd] at Optus Stadium, 7:30 pm
• Wednesday January 21: The Knockout - Hobart Hurricanes [3rd] vs Melbourne Stars [4th] at Ninja Stadium, 7:30 pm
• Friday January 23: The Challenger - Loser of 'The Qualifier' vs Winner of 'The Knockout' at a TBC venue, 7:15 pm
• Sunday January 25: The Final - Winner of 'The Qualifier' vs Winner of 'The Challenger' at a TBC venue, 7:15 pm

When is the BBL Final?

The BBL15 finals series commences on Tuesday, January 20, following the regular season's conclusion. The 2026 BBL Final is set for Sunday, January 25.

How the BBL Finals Format Works

In this eight-team competition, the top four teams advance to the finals.

The winner of 'The Qualifier' directly progresses to 'The Final' and secures hosting rights. The loser of 'The Qualifier' then competes against the winner of 'The Knockout' in 'The Challenger'. The 'The Knockout' loser is eliminated from the title race.

The 'The Challenger' winner then faces the 'The Qualifier' winner in 'The Final'.