In an exciting announcement, Cricket Australia has unveiled the schedule for the upcoming Big Bash league (BBL) Season 14 and it seems that fans can look forward to uninterrupted cricket action every night.

The season, which is set to begin on December 15, will feature 44 games including six double headers.

The inaugural match will see Perth Scorchers take on Melbourne Stars at the Optus Stadium in Perth, immediately after day two of the Brisbane Test.

Notably, the new schedule indicates that the upcoming season will feature a total of 14 BBL matches overlapping with the Men’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series, offering fans the opportunity for fans to witness the return of Australian Test players in action after the series ends on January 7, 2025.

According to BBL General Manager Alistair: “This is a brilliant schedule for fans, with uninterrupted action every night of the regular season and all the marquee games our fans love.

“We also can’t wait to welcome back members of the Australian Test team once again in January, taking advantage of a bigger window following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series.

“The shift to an optimised competition length last season, together with the recruitment of world class players, led to incredible crowds and experiences off the field and cricket on it. We can’t wait to see that grow in BBL14.”

Important matches

Sydney Smash — Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers at ENGIE Stadium.

Boxing Day Double Header — Sixers vs Stars at Sydney Cricket Ground, and Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.

New Year’s Eve Blockbuster — Adelaide Strikers vs Scorchers at Adelaide Oval.

New Year’s Day Double Header — Hurricanes vs Sixers at Blundstone Arena and Heat vs Stars at Gabba.

Melbourne Derbies

Fans can look forward to thrilling Melbourne Derbies between the Renegades and Stars on January 4 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and January 12 at Marvel Stadium.

Additionally, four clubs will host matches outside their traditional venues, adding variety to the season’s fixtures.