Big Bash League fixtures revealed, featuring historic first for Sydney Sixers

This summer’s BBL fixtures have been unveiled, with three-time champions the Sydney Sixers set to compete at a historic venue for the first time.

Hayden Kerr of the Sixers. Photo by Jason McCawley – CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

Fixtures for the 12th edition of the Big Bash League have been unveiled, with the historic North Sydney Oval scheduled to host its first BBL match this summer.

The popular T20 tournament will get underway on Tuesday, December 13, immediately after Australia’s day-night Test against the West Indies at Adelaide Oval, with a 56-game regular season plus five finals matches.

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The Adelaide Strikers will again host the traditional New Year’s Eve fixture, facing the Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, December 31, while the final will take place on Saturday, February 4.

Because of Cricket South Africa’s withdrawal from January’s three-match ODI series, Australia’s international stars will be available for the second half of the BBL.

However, Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has already revealed he has no interest in signing for a Big Bash franchise this season.

“The KFC BBL|12 season is setting up to have everything we love about the Big Bash – great players, full stadiums of home fans and the best nights of entertainment anywhere this summer,” general manager of Big Bash Leagues Alistair Dobson said in a statement.

“This schedule provides the platform for that, with a mix of world class stadiums and regional venues, opportunities for player participation and all the marquee games that our fans love.

“This, combined with other exciting developments in including the KFC BBL|12 Draft for overseas players, make us incredibly excited for the season ahead.”

The Perth Scorchers are the reigning BBL champions. (Photo by Mike Owen – CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the Sydney Sixers will play their first BBL game at North Sydney Oval this summer, facing the Brisbane Heat at the suburban venue on Wednesday, January 4 — after day one of the New Year’s Test against South Africa.

“It’s just a really unique place to play cricket,” said Australian wicketkeeper and WBBL powerhouse Alyssa Healy, who scored a century against the Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval in November 2020.

“It’s good fun as a Sixers batter being able to take on the boundary, and traditionally there has been some high scoring games there.

“It’s a great ground to play at, but I think – just as importantly – it’s a great ground to watch cricket. The fans feel really close to the game which is really important.”

Chris Botherway, Acting Head of Sixers, said in a statement: “This season’s Big Bash League will give our Members and fans plenty of opportunities to cheer on their heroes in person.

“The SCG has provided the backdrop for many memorable moments in our Club’s history, while visiting the Coffs Coast allows us to give more people a taste of the fun, fast, family entertainment of a BBL game.

“This year’s schedule allows our players the opportunity to experience the magic of North Sydney Oval, a venue held in such high regard by our WBBL stars. Apart from being one of the city’s most picturesque cricket grounds it is renowned for producing exciting cricket.”

Albury’s Lavington Sports Ground and Cairns’ Cazalys Stadium will also host their maiden BBL games this season.

The Sydney Sixers will face the Brisbane Heat at North Sydney Oval this summer. Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images

Big Bash League 2022/23 Fixtures

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 — Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars 7.15pm Manuka Oval

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 — Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers 7.15pm Adelaide Oval

Thursday, December 15, 2022 — Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm Cazalys Stadium (Cairns)

Friday, December 16, 2022 — Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes 5.05pm MCG

Friday, December 16, 2022 — Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers 8.15pm Sydney Showground Stadium

Saturday, December 17, 2022 — Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers 7.05pm Optus Stadium

Sunday, December 18, 2022 — Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder 7.15pm Marvel Stadium

Monday, December 19, 2022 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers 7.15pm University of Tasmania Stadium

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 — Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder 7.15pm Adelaide Oval

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 — Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat 7.15pm GMHBA Stadium

Thursday, December 22, 2022 — Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes 7.15pm SCG

Friday, December 23, 2022 — Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers 3.30pm CitiPower Centre

Friday, December 23, 2022 — Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers 3.30pm 7.00PM Gabba

Saturday, December 24, 2022 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades 3.30pm Blundstone Arena

Monday, December 26, 2022 — Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars 6.05pm SCG

Monday, December 26, 2022 — Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers 9.15pm Optus Stadium

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 — Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat 7.15pm Sydney Showground Stadium

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 — Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm SCG

Thursday, December 29, 2022 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder 6.05pm Metricon Stadium

Thursday, December 29, 2022 — Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars 9.15pm Optus Stadium

Friday, December 30, 2022 — Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers 6.30pm GMHBA Stadium

Saturday, December 31, 2022 — Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes 3.30pm Lavington Sports Ground (Albury)

Saturday, December 31, 2022 — Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars 7.00pm Adelaide Oval

Sunday, January 1, 2023 — Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers 1.40pm Marvel Stadium

Sunday, January 1, 2023 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers 7.15pm Gabba

Monday, January 2, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers 7.15pm Blundstone Arena

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm MCG

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 — Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat 6.05pm North Sydney Oval

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 — Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder 9.15pm Optus Stadium

Thursday, January 5, 2023 — Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes 7.15pm Adelaide Oval

Friday, January 6, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers 6.30pm MCG

Saturday, January 7, 2023 — Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes 6.05pm Marvel Stadium

Saturday, January 7, 2023 — Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat 9.15pm Optus Stadium

Sunday, January 8, 2023 — Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers 7.15pm Sydney Showground Stadium

Monday, January 9, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars 7.15pm Blundstone Arena

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 — Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades 7.40pm Adelaide Oval

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 — Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers 7.40pm Gabba

Thursday, January 12, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers 7.15pm MCG

Friday, January 13, 2023 — Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers 6.30pm Sydney Showground Stadium

Saturday, January 14, 2023 — Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat 4.00pm Adelaide Oval

Saturday, January 14, 2023 — Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars 7.30pm Marvel Stadium

Sunday, January 15, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder 1.40pm Blundstone Arena

Sunday, January 15, 2023 — Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers 7.15pm SCG

Monday, January 16, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat 7.15pm MCG

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 — Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers 7.15pm C.ex Coffs International Stadium

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 — Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes 7.40pm Optus Stadium

Thursday, January 19, 2023 — Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm Manuka Oval

Friday, January 20, 2023 — Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers 4.30pm Adelaide Oval

Friday, January 20, 2023 — Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes 8.00pm Gabba

Saturday, January 21, 2023 — Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder 7.05pm SCG

Sunday, January 22, 2023 — Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars 1.40pm Gabba

Sunday, January 22, 2023 — Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm Optus Stadium

Monday, January 23, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers 7.15pm Blundstone Arena

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 — Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers 7.15pm Marvel Stadium

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat 1.40pm University of Tasmania Stadium

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder 7.15pm MCG

Friday, January 27, 2023 — The Eliminator

Saturday, January 28, 2023 — The Qualifier

Sunday, January 29, 2023 — The Knockout

Thursday, February 2, 2023 — The Challenger

Saturday, February 4, 2023 — The Final