Where to Watch BBL 2025-26 Live For Free? All Channels & Streaming Details

The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 will begin from 14 December 2025 to 25 January 2026, bringing together the eight established franchises for another edition of Australia’s premier T20 competition. The tournament will span 44 games across the league phase. The previous season saw the Hobart Hurricanes return as title defenders.

Among the headline international signings were Shaheen Shah Afridi joining the Brisbane Heat, Mohammad Rizwan strengthening the Melbourne Renegades, and several other strategic draft and retention decisions that revamped squads. The venues of this tournament include some of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, located in Australia, from Adelaide Oval and The Gabba to Manuka Oval and a few other stadiums.

The league will follow the familiar BBL format of a round-robin followed by the playoffs, and it is one of the most-awaited T20 tournaments across the globe. The fans are eagerly waiting for standout performances and memorable moments as teams fight for the championship. In this article, we will update you on where to watch BBL 2025-26 live.

BBL 2025-26 Match Details

The BBL 2025–26 season features a packed schedule with matches hosted in Sydney Cricket Ground, Melbourne Cricket Ground, The Gabba, and many other iconic stadiums in Australia. The tournament will include 44 matches from December 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026. The eight competitive franchises will battle through league and knockout stages, creating intense rivalries and high-scoring contests in this tournament. This tournament will feature some of the best cricketers in the world and emerging Aussie talent.

Where to Watch BBL 2025-26 Live in India?

In India, the BBL 2025-26 live streaming can be watched on the Star Sports Broadcasting Network. The fans can also enjoy uninterrupted streaming on JioHotstar, available both on the website and the app, making it easy to watch the tournament anytime on mobile or other digital devices. The official confirmation from Cricket Australia is still pending regarding the broadcasting and live streaming of the BBL 2025-26. We will provide an update in case of any changes.

How to Watch BBL 2025-26 Match for Free?

You can watch BBL 2025–26 for free by using platforms that offer free trials or promotional access during the tournament. In order to experience the tournament on the JioHotstar app, you need to have a subscription for an uninterrupted viewing experience. There are no platforms where the match is available to be watched for free.

Broadcast Details for Other Countries

Below, we have categorised for you all the countries and the probable live streaming platforms for the BBL 2025-26, where you can easily access the match from the comfort of your homes. We will provide an update after official confirmation from Cricket Australia regarding the broadcasting and live streaming rights for BBL 2025-26.

Middle East & North Africa

• TV: eLife
• Steaming: StarzPlay

USA & Canada

• TV: Willow TV
• Steaming: N/A

UK & Europe

• TV: Sky Sports Cricket
• Steaming: N/A

Australia

• TV: Seven Network, Foxtel
• Steaming: Kayo Sports

Pakistan

• TV: Ten Sports
• Steaming: Tapmad

New Zealand

• TV: Sky Sports NZ
• Steaming: N/A

South Africa

• TV: SuperSport
• Steaming: N/A

Rest of the World

• Streaming: BBL Official YouTube Channel (selected matches)

Commentary & Language Details

The BBL 2025-26 offers live commentary in English and Hindi, which enhances the viewing experience for fans. If the tournament is live-streamed on JioHotstar, then regional language commentary might also be available, but there is no official confirmation on that.

Live Score & Match Centre

The fans who are eager to stay updated with real-time scores and highlights can follow Sportsdunia Live Cricket Score coverage throughout the match. You can even watch the scores live on various other cricket websites and the official website of the BBL.