WBBL 2025 Schedule: Your Ultimate and Exciting WBBL Fixtures Guide
The 11th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL|11) is set to be a defining chapter in Australia’s premier women’s T20 competition. With eight teams battling across top venues, the tournament promises high-intensity action, rising talent and global attention. For fans and followers, understanding the full schedule is essential for planning match attendance, broadcasts and team support. This blog provides a complete fixtures overview, explains the format and highlights key dates to watch as the season unfolds.
1. Format & Key Details of WBBL|11
Before diving into the fixtures, here’s a rundown of the tournament logistics and format:
The WBBL|11 season runs from 9 November 2025 to 13 December 2025.
There are 8 teams participating: Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder.
The format: double round-robin (each team plays most others twice) followed by knockout finals.
Total number of matches: 43 scheduled across the league and finals.
Matches will take place across several states and venues, including traditional Australian cricket hubs.
With women’s cricket gaining global traction, WBBL remains a leading platform for emerging international stars and domestic talent alike.
Understanding this structure allows us to appreciate how the fixtures are laid out, how momentum can shift across the weeks, and how key rounds may decide playoff qualification.
2. Full Fixtures Overview: November Kick-Off to December Finale
Below is a breakdown of fixtures by early rounds and key windows. Note that this schedule is subject to minor changes by the organisers.
2.1 Opening Week – Launching the Campaign
Sat 9 Nov 2025:
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades (Brisbane, 1:40 pm)
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder (Brisbane, 5:10 pm)
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers (WACA Ground, 8:30 pm)
Mon 10 Nov 2025: Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers (Melbourne, 3:10 pm)
Tue 11 Nov 2025: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder (Melbourne, 3:10 pm)
Wed 12 Nov 2025: Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers (Brisbane, 7:10 pm)
Thu 13 Nov 2025: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes (North Sydney, 7:10 pm)
Fri 14 Nov 2025:
Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers (Adelaide, 1:40 pm)
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades (Adelaide, 7:10 pm)
These opening fixtures set the tone: fast starts, headline match-ups, and the opportunity for teams to assert early dominance.
2.2 Mid-November Window (15-22 November)
Sat 15 Nov 2025:
Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes (Sydney, 3:40 pm)
Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers (Sydney, 7:10 pm)
Sun 16 Nov 2025: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades (Melbourne)
Tue 18 Nov 2025: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers (Hobart)
Wed 19 Nov 2025: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers (Sydney)
Thu 20 Nov 2025:
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades (Sydney)
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars (Sydney)
Fri 21 Nov 2025:
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder (Brisbane)
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers (Hobart)
Sat 22 Nov 2025:
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers (Perth)
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades (Sydney)
2.3 Late November to Early December (23 Nov – 7 Dec)
Fixtures continue back-to-back as the season advances. Notable matches include:
Mon 25 Nov 2025: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat
Tue 26 Nov 2025: Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes
Wed 27 Nov 2025: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers
Thu 28 Nov 2025: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers; Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder
Fri 29 Nov 2025: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars; Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers
Sat 30 Nov 2025: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat; Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder
Mon 1 Dec 2025: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars
Tue 2 Dec 2025: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades
Wed 3 Dec 2025: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars; Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat
Thu 4 Dec 2025: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers
Fri 5 Dec 2025: Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes; Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder
Sat 6 Dec 2025: Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat; Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers
The regular season concludes on Sun 7 December 2025.
2.4 Finals Phase
Tue 9 Dec 2025: The Knockout (3rd vs 4th placed teams)
Thu 11 Dec 2025: The Challenger (Winner of Knockout vs 2nd placed team)
Sat 13 Dec 2025: Grand Final — Top of table vs winner of Challenger.
3. Why These Fixtures Matter — Strategic Implications
3.1 Momentum & Form
In a short tournament like WBBL, early wins matter disproportionately. A strong start gives teams breathing space; a slow start adds pressure. The opening fixtures (9-14 Nov) therefore carry extra weight in setting tone.
3.2 Venue & Travel Logistics
Australia’s geography means teams travel between states. Multiple matches in quick succession can test squad depth, fatigue and rotation strategy. Fixtures spaced wisely allow recovery; back-to-back matches may test resilience.
3.3 Rivalries & Key Matchups
Certain fixtures carry added narrative: local derbies (e.g., Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades), interstate rivalries and matches between top-ranked teams from previous seasons. These often attract higher viewership and greater intensity.
3.4 Play-Up Impacts
Each fixture matters for playoff qualification. Teams cannot afford to drop too many early. The schedule layout means teams must manage peaks and troughs—early pressure, mid-tournament regrouping, finish-line push.
3.5 Broadcast & Fan Engagement
With Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney hosting matches, fans across the country have access. High-profile fixtures early help drive engagement, ticketing and broadcast numbers. The full schedule allows fans to plan attendance or streaming.
4. Team-by-Team Brief & Fixture Focus
Here’s a high-level look at each team and what to watch for in their fixture list:
4.1 Adelaide Strikers Women
One of the eight, the Strikers’ early fixtures (e.g., vs Melbourne Stars on 10 Nov) will be crucial. They’ll want to leverage home advantage and set pace in South Australia.
4.2 Brisbane Heat Women
With a home opener on 9 Nov vs Melbourne Renegades, Heat are under pressure to start strong. They’ll aim to capitalise on local support and build momentum.
4.3 Hobart Hurricanes Women
Matches against interstate teams early (Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder on 9 Nov) provide early test. Their ability to travel and win away will matter.
4.4 Melbourne Renegades Women
Opened with a match vs Brisbane on 9 Nov and host other key games. They will seek consistency and use home ground advantage in Melbourne.
4.5 Melbourne Stars Women
Their fixture v Adelaide on 10 Nov and other high-profile matches (e.g., vs Perth on 14 Nov) will shape their tournament start.
4.6 Perth Scorchers Women
Having one of the longer travel rosters, early fixtures (like vs Sydney Sixers on 9 Nov) and mid-tournament away matches will test depth.
4.7 Sydney Sixers Women
Their match vs Hobart on 13 Nov is a key early test. Sydney home games later will define their playoff push.
4.8 Sydney Thunder Women
Opening matches vs strong opponents mean they need to find early wins to stay in contention. Their schedule includes several tough runs.
Each team will face a mix of home and away, strong and weaker opponents, and must handle the fixture load effectively to succeed.
5. Tips for Fans & How to Use the Schedule
Bookmark official calendar: Use the official WBBL fixture pages to track any changes.
Plan viewing/attendance: With matches scheduled across various venues and dates, decide which matches you can watch live or stream.
Follow team arcs: Watch how teams respond after early losses, or how they build on early wins.
Track key rounds: Late November and early December are critical. Look for “must-win” games where playoff spots are at stake.
Stay hydrated for finals: The Grand Final on 13 December is the must-see. Mark it in your calendar.
Conclusion
The WBBL|11 season (WBBL 2025) promises to be thrilling: 43 matches, eight teams, a compact period of intense competition (9 Nov – 13 Dec 2025) and fixtures that challenge both players and fans alike. Whether you’re following a particular team or simply watching the rising standard of women’s T20 cricket, knowing the full schedule is the first step to engagement. With this blog, you’re equipped with that schedule overview, insight into what the fixtures mean, how teams might approach the campaign, and what to look out for as the action unfolds.
Get ready – the countdown is on.
Written By The Cricket Show
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