WBBL|12 starts Thursday with more prime-time matches
WBBL|12 begins Thursday with a double-header at Junction Oval under new lights, featuring 43 games and 25 prime-time matches.
The Women's Big Bash League's 12th season kicks off Thursday at Melbourne's Junction Oval. Renegades face Thunder at 3:40pm AEDT.
Stars play defending champions Hobart Hurricanes at 7:10pm under the venue's new lights. WBBL|12 runs for 43 games across 38 days.
The regular season ends November 29. The final is December 5.
The league increased prime-time matches to 25, up from 22 last year. Neutral venues fell to four, down from seven.
Melbourne and Sydney clubs get extra home games. All teams will host a match within the first 10 days.
- 25 up from 22
- Prime-time matches
- 4 down from 7
- Neutral venues
- 43 games across 38 days
- Season duration
- Junction Oval
- Opening venue
Why it mattersMore prime-time matches and home venues increase accessibility for local fans and give traditional powerhouse cities a scheduling edge.
AustraliaWBBL|12 is Australia's premier women's cricket competition, with all 2024 T20 World Cup winners competing and matches broadcast free on Channel Seven and 7plus.
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