Women’s Big Bash League 2026 Guide to Teams & Fixtures | N8
For all the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 fans, there is great news as the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 is about to start in Australia. With eight teams, some of the finest players in women’s T20 cricket, and a condensed schedule, there is much to be excited about. The tournament kicked off on 29 October 2026 when Melbourne Renegades Women faced Sydney Thunder Women at Junction Oval, Melbourne. From big stars Ellyse Perry and Sophie Devine to emerging talent Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll, there are a few players to look out for. At N8 Games, you can keep up with the cricket action and check the sports betting markets available during the tournament.
What is the Women’s Big Bash League?
The Women’s Big Bash League or, more formally, the WBBL, is an Australian T20 cricket competition for women. The competition is contested by eight franchise teams located across a range of Australian cities and regions. The tournament offers a chance for players both domestically and internationally to participate in a marquee T20 competition. Every team comprises senior international players, current Australian players and developing young players. The 2026 edition began on 29 October with the league-stage matches continuing into the knockout, challenger, and final. The final will be held on 5 December 2026.
Women’s Big Bash League 2026: Tournament Overview
Here are the key details of the competition:
| Tournament Detail | Information |
| Tournament | Women’s Big Bash League 2026 |
| Format | Women’s T20 |
| Start Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Final Date | 5 December 2026 |
| Number of Teams | 8 |
| League Fixtures Listed | 40 |
| Opening Match | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women |
| Opening Match Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Previous Edition Winners | Hobart Hurricanes Women |
| Previous Edition Runners-up | Perth Scorchers Women |
Teams Participating in Women’s Big Bash League 2026
This edition has eight teams, which all consist of a squad with experienced players and exciting youngsters. Check out all 8 teams below:
1. Adelaide Strikers Women
Adelaide Strikers Women begin the tournament with a blend of international and Australian players. Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Ecclestone, and Amanda-Jade Wellington are notable names in the squad. Other members include Maia Bouchier, Tahlia McGrath, Megan Schutt, and Bridget Patterson. Darcie Brown is listed as unavailable due to injury in the provided squad details.
2. Brisbane Heat Women
Brisbane Heat Women have players like Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Sarah Glenn and Lucinda Bourke in their squad. Georgia Redmayne, Orla Prendergast and Yastika Bhatia also add depth to the team. Grace Harris is one of the names to follow for her attacking approach, while Sarah Glenn brings international experience to the bowling department.
3. Hobart Hurricanes Women
The defending champions from the last edition, Hobart Hurricanes Women, will be hoping to defend their crown in 2026. The team comprises the likes of Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey, Chinelle Henry, Lizelle Lee, Molly Strano and Ruth Johnston. The winners of the previous final against Perth Scorchers Women by eight wickets, the team will hope for another good run.
4. Melbourne Renegades Women
The Melbourne Renegades Women’s team features a solid combination of players from other countries, including Deandra Dottin and Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux, and Georgia Wareham. Besides these players, Tayla Vlaeminck, Tess Flintoff, and Courtney Webb also comprise the squad. With the presence of many all-rounders, openers, and bowlers
5. Melbourne Stars Women
The renowned Melbourne Stars Women team consists of Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Amy Jones, and Charlie Dean. Meg Lanning is currently among the top run-scorers in the first batch of tournament stats. Annabel Sutherland has performed consistently with both bat and ball.
6. Perth Scorchers Women
Perth Scorchers Women have a solid squad, including Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney, Alana King, Amy Edgar, and Katie Mack. Beth Mooney was the top run-scorer in the last edition, and Alana King is also a key player to watch. Sophie Devine’s experience brings additional strength to the team.
7. Sydney Sixers Women
A host of old faces for the sixers Sydney Sixers Women will be powered by some familiar names namely Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Amelia Kerr, Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley. They also boast the services of Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns and Courtney Sippel. With stars dotted all over the world, Sydney Sixers Women could be a force.
8. Sydney Thunder Women
Sydney Thunder Women include players like Heather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, and Lauren Bell. Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll are considered exciting batting prospects in the squad. Heather Knight’s experience also makes her a key player to watch during the competition.
Women’s Big Bash League 2026 Schedule
The league-stage schedule began on 29 October 2026. Here is the complete fixture list provided for the tournament.
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 29 October | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 29 October | Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 30 October | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Allan Border Field, Brisbane |
| 31 October | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 31 October | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | WACA Ground, Perth |
| 1 November | Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| 1 November | Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| 2 November | Melbourne Stars Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 4 November | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 5 November | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| 5 November | Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| 6 November | Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 7 November | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 7 November | Brisbane Heat Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Allan Border Field, Brisbane |
| 8 November | Sydney Sixers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 8 November | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 10 November | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 11 November | Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | WACA Ground, Perth |
| 12 November | Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 12 November | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 14 November | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 14 November | Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | WACA Ground, Perth |
| 15 November | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 16 November | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| 17 November | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 19 November | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Allan Border Field, Brisbane |
| 19 November | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Allan Border Field, Brisbane |
| 20 November | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 21 November | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 21 November | Sydney Sixers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 22 November | Brisbane Heat Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Allan Border Field, Brisbane |
| 22 November | Melbourne Stars Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 25 November | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 26 November | Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 26 November | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| 27 November | Perth Scorchers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | WACA Ground, Perth |
| 28 November | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| 28 November | Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| 29 November | Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| 29 November | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
Playoff Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 1 December 2026 | Knockout: Third-placed team vs Fourth-placed team | To be announced |
| 3 December 2026 | Challenger: Second-placed team vs Knockout winner | To be announced |
| 5 December 2026 | Final: First-placed team vs Challenger winner | To be announced |
WBBL 2026 Fever Is On! Follow the Action on N8 Games
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FAQs
How does the points table operate in the Women’s Big Bash League?
Points are awarded according to the teams’ performance in the matches played during the league stage. The points earned help determine which teams will advance to the next round of the competition.
What happens in case there is a tie between two teams regarding the number of points?
Any ties between teams are resolved according to the tournament’s official tiebreak rules. Check the rules for the details of tie-break criteria, including net run rate.
How many games have been scheduled in the WBBL 2026 league stage?
The schedule contains 40 games that will be played during the league phase followed by Knockout, Challenger, and Final matches.
What are the names of the WBBL 2026 teams located in Sydney?
The two teams based in Sydney are Sydney Sixers Women and Sydney Thunder Women.
Can a player represent a different team in the next WBBL season?
Team selections and player contracts can change between editions. Each season has its own squad announcements, so the latest team lists are the best reference.
Conclusion
As a team, Melbourne Renegades Women are quite balanced as it consists of Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham who are talented and experienced players. Other members of the team are: T Vlaeminck, TFlintoff and C Webb. Because of all-rounders, openers, and bowlers, there are a lot of players to look forward to. Watch out for the fixtures, the team pairings and the individuals as the tournament develops. Whether you’re watching your team or the players you rate, there is a great deal of cricket in store for the 2026 edition.
