Sky Sports renews Big Bash League broadcasting agreement with Cricket Australia

Sky Sports has announced a multi-year partnership extension with Cricket Australia, which will see the British TV giant broadcast the Big Bash League (BBL) — both men’s and women’s editions — in the UK for four more years.

The 2025/26 edition of the Women’s Big Bash League is scheduled to be held between November 9 and December 13 later this year. The upcoming season of the men’s Big Bash League, meanwhile, kicks off on December 14, 2025, and will conclude on January 25, 2026.

Kate Ingber, EGM Legal and Business Affairs, Cricket Australia, said:

“This latest agreement with Sky Sports helps us ensure the WBBL and BBL will continue to grow its global audience, entrenching its long-held reputation as one of the world’s premier T20 tournaments.”

Bryan Henderson, Sky Sports’ Director of Cricket and NFL, commented:

“We’re really excited that the Big Bash Leagues will remain a key part of our comprehensive cricket offering on Sky Sports, bringing world-class T20 action to our audiences during the winter.This four-year extension means we can commit to showcasing one of the most entertaining tournaments in the global cricket calendar, at a time when both the men’s and women’s competitions are going from strength to strength.”