Big Bash League 2024 – 25: guide

Big Bash League begins on Seven today at Perth Stadium and continues across six weeks.

The home and away fixture concludes on Sunday, 19 January with a huge match at the MCG between the Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes.

The four-match finals series begins on Tuesday, 21 January with the all-important Final scheduled for Monday, 27 January.

Seven’s commentary team is led by, Ricky Ponting, with Aaron Finch and Justin Langer.

Joining across the season are Sunil Gavaskar, Greg Blewett, Matthew Hayden, Trent Copeland, Callum Ferguson, Damien Fleming, Brad Hodge and Simon Katich.

Sport presenters James Brayshaw, Emma Freedman, Jason Richardson, Erin Holland, Andy Maher and Alister Nicholson will also return to Seven’s coverage. Current stars Chris Green, Glenn Maxwell and Sam Billings will be regulars on Seven’s live and free BBL coverage, while 7News sport reporters Theo Doropoulos and Anna Hay willfeature in their local states.

Seven Network Head of Cricket, Joel Starcevic, said: “Ahead of another epic season of Big Bash, Seven has put together an unbeatable commentary team, which welcomes former Renegades captain Aaron Finch alongside Australia’s biggest names in cricket.

“The world’s best cricket commentator, Ricky Ponting, will headline the action, calling the first four games of the season and setting the tone for a spectacular summer of cricket. He will be joined on night one in Perth by former Scorchers coach and 7Cricket expert, Justin Langer.

“Fans are in for a treat this summer, with Seven bringing back the Toyota Player Mic to bring viewers closer to the action on the field and showcase the personalities of the league’s biggest stars,” he said.

“This season, Seven will also introduce a brand-new BBL graphics package with a dynamic video game-inspired design that we know will resonate with viewers of all ages. Plus, the Power Surge has been a game-changer for the BBL and this year it’s going up a notch, with crowds playing a pivotal role in amplifying the excitement during the in-stadium activations.”

Seven Network Director of Sport, Chris Jones said: “The Big Bash League is one of the most exciting sport properties globally, and we cannot wait to deliver 34 prime-time nights to all Australians live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.

“This season, for the first time, viewers can tune into 7plus Sport during select games to hear an alternate commentary from cricket’s best comedians, The Grade Cricketer, for a more light-hearted look at the game we all love.

“The summer of cricket is off to a cracking start and we’re only just getting started. With the Women’s Ashes set to start on 12 January before culminating in an epic day/night Test at the MCG, there has truly never been a better summer on Seven and 7plus.”

BBL 14
Starts Sunday, 15 December

Opening Match: Sunday, 15 December
Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars at Perth Stadium, 7.00pm AEDT live and free Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

Super Mega Day: Boxing Day, Thursday, 26 December
Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars at SCG, 6.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat at Perth Stadium, 9.10pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

Super Mega Day: Friday, 3 January
Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat at Coffs Harbour, 6.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder at Perth Stadium, 9.10pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

The Qualifier: Tuesday, 21 January, 7.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

The Knockout: Wednesday, 22 January, 7.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

The Challenger: Friday, 24 January, 7.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

The Final: Monday, 27 January 7.00pm AEDT, live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Australia v India Test Series
Third Test: The Gabba, 14 – 18 December

Coverage starts at 10.30am AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days

Fourth Test: MCG, 26 – 30 December
Coverage starts at 9.30am AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days

Fifth Test: SCG, 3 – 7 January
Coverage starts at 9.30am AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days

Women’s Ashes Series
Begins 12 January – Australia v England

Women’s Ashes ODI Game One: Sunday, 12 January
Coverage starts at 10.00am on Channel 7, 7two and 7plus Sport

Women’s Ashes ODI Game Two: Tuesday, 14 January
Coverage starts at 10.00am on Channel 7, 7two and 7plus Sport

Women’s Ashes ODI Game Three: Friday, 17 January
Coverage starts at 10.00am on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

Women’s Ashes T2OI Game One: Monday, 20 January
Coverage starts at 7.00pm AEDT on 7mate and 7plus Sport

Women’s Ashes T2OI Game Two: Thursday, 23 January
Coverage starts at 7.00pm AEDT on 7mate and 7plus Sport

Women’s Ashes T2OI Game Three: Saturday, 25 January
Coverage starts at 7.00pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

Women’s Ashes Test Day One: Thursday, 30 January
Coverage starts at 2.30pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

Women’s Ashes Test Day Two: Friday, 31 January
Coverage starts at 2.30pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

Women’s Ashes Test Day Three: Saturday, 1 February
Coverage starts at 2.30pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport

Women’s Ashes Test Day Four: Sunday, 2 February
Coverage starts at 2.30pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport