BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 23: Michael Neser of the Heat celebrates the wicket of Jake Weatherald of the Strikers during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Brisbane Heat and the Adelaide Strikers at The Gabba, on December 23, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)
SuperCoach is open for BBL|16, revealing the nine-round fixture that includes 10 doubles and 2 byes for the 8 teams.
Four teams will be on doubles in Round 1, bringing the Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder firmly into considerations.
There’s 2 sides on Round 2 doubles, followed by another 2 in Round 3, including the Heat again, who’ll play 5 games in the first 3 rounds.
The Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes have doubles later in the season, coinciding with byes for the ‘Canes and Heat, who both have 2 doubles through the campaign.
Key notes
R1 doubles: Strikers, Heat, Sixers & Thunder
R2 doubles: Hurricanes, Renegades
R3 doubles: Heat, Stars
Other doubles: Scorchers (R5), Hurricanes (R8)
Byes: Hurricanes (R5), Heat (R8)
I’m hearing that #BBL16 #supercoach will feature 9 rounds, which could result in the following fixture, and 4 double games in Round 1!
Based on the current player lists from @Damion23, who are you picked in your starting team?
Expecting team picker to open this week!! https://t.co/atOQeqXl7o
— Brice Mitchell (@bricemitchell) November 2, 2026
