Big Bash Teams
The Big Bash is built on eight city-based franchises, each with its own home ground, conditions and character. Here is who they are and what they mean when you bet.
The eight franchises
The competition's eight clubs are the Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes. The Perth Scorchers are the standout — the most successful franchise in BBL history with a record number of titles — which is why they usually head the title odds. The two Sydney and two Melbourne derbies bring extra edge, and each club's recruitment of overseas stars can reshape the market before a ball is bowled.
Home grounds and the finals
Home conditions matter in T20: a big square favours the bowlers and points to under team runs, while a short boundary lifts totals. Knowing a club's home ground feeds straight into match and run-handicap bets. The regular season also decides who makes the finals series among the top four — so a franchise's path to the finals shapes its outright price and the player markets. See the Big Bash predictions page for form and the Big Bash guide for all the markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many teams play in the Big Bash League?
Eight city-based franchises: the Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes.
How do the Big Bash teams reach the finals?
The regular season decides the standings, and the top four teams on the table contest the finals series for the title. A club's likely path to the finals feeds into its outright and player-market prices.