When do the BBL 2026 finals start?

The BBL 2026 finals series begins on Tuesday, January 20.

Which teams are in the BBL 2026 finals?

The top four teams from the regular season qualify for the BBL finals. As of now, Sydney Sixers have confirmed their spot.

How does the BBL finals format work?

The top four teams compete. The Qualifier winner goes to the Final, the loser plays the Challenger winner. The Challenger winner faces the Qualifier winner in the Final.

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BBL Finals Schedule 2026 Revealed!

18 Jan

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Summary

The 15th BBL season finals schedule for 2026 has been confirmed.
Sydney Sixers secured a spot, eliminating Brisbane Heat.
The finals series begins January 20, with the top four teams advancing.

The schedule for the 15th season of the Big Bash League (BBL) finals in 2026 is now set. Following a crucial win, the Sydney Sixers have clinched a spot in the finals series, while the Brisbane Heat have been eliminated from contention. The finals are scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, January 20, immediately after the regular season concludes.

The finals format dictates that the top four teams from the eight-team competition will advance. The winner of the initial match, 'The Qualifier,' will directly proceed to 'The Final' and earn home-ground advantage. The loser of 'The Qualifier' will then face the winner of 'The Knockout' in a high-stakes game known as 'The Challenger.'

'The Knockout' match will see one team eliminated from championship hopes. The victor of 'The Challenger' will then advance to 'The Final' to compete against the winner of 'The Qualifier.' The BBL Final is set to determine the 2026 champions.