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The Weber Women’s Big Bash League has confirmed a revised 59-game schedule for the upcoming season, reinforcing Australian Cricket’s commitment to making cricket the leading sport for women and girls.
The Weber WBBL|07 regular season will be played at venues in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia. This has been made possible by the dedication of our clubs, players, broadcasters, partners, governments and venues to ensuring the League remains the world’s best cricket competition for women.
Changes to the Weber WBBL|07 schedules have been made in response to state border restrictions, public health conditions and their related impacts. The changes allow the League and clubs to continue to prioritise the health and safety of fans, the wider community, players, match officials and staff.
In addition to a full revised schedule all 59 Weber WBBL matches will be televised for the first time.
In recent years, the League has strengthened its position as Australia’s fourth most-watched sporting League on the back of its tentpole simulcast weekends shown on Seven and Foxtel. The success of those weekends and the stronghold in the Weber WBBL’s October and November window, has made the possibility of televising all weekend and weekday matches a reality.
In WBBL|01, just 10 matches were televised, followed by 12 in WBBL|02 and WBBL|03, 23 in WBBL|04 and WBBL|05 and 36 last season.
This season, Seven will show 24 Weber WBBL|07 matches live, with all 59 matches on Foxtel and Kayo, in addition to coverage on ABC Radio and cricket.com.au. Such a strong broadcast footprint reinforces the ambition of the League and clubs to continue growing the competition despite the challenges of the pandemic.
Today’s announcement confirms the revised details of matches 21-56 of the regular season, following the recent announcement of a revised schedule for the first 20 matches of the campaign in Tasmania.
Venues for the Weber WBBL|07 Finals Series are yet to be confirmed. Matches are scheduled for November 24, 25 and 27.
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s General Manager of Big Bash Leagues, said:
“Today’s announcement of a revised full Weber WBBL|07 schedule reaffirms Australian Cricket’s commitment to the women’s game.
“The Weber WBBL is Australia’s highest rating sporting league for women and the world’s best cricket league for women. We owe it to our players and loyal fans to deliver a full schedule, and today’s announcement further strengthens this.
“Once again this season we need to remain nimble and agile to deliver a full Weber WBBL season. We are grateful to our Clubs, broadcast partners, players, commercial partners, venues and governments for their cooperation, understanding and flexibility as we strive to deliver another fantastic season.
“At the same time, to also announce a landmark broadcast footprint is amazing. Fans can now watch every Weber WBBL|07 game on TV, ensuring that our passionate supporters will have access to world-class cricket despite the challenges of the pandemic. The support of Seven and Foxtel to make this happen further demonstrates their commitment to the Weber WBBL and the women’s game.
“We understand that this revised schedule means our fans in New South Wales and Victoria won’t be able to attend Weber WBBL|07 matches in their own backyard. We are thinking of all our fans in those states as they continue navigating the challenges of lockdowns and hope they enjoy tuning into the broadcast on Seven, Foxtel, Kayo, ABC Radio or cricket.com.au.”
WEBER WBBL|07 SCHEDULE
Oct 14: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, Blundstone Arena, 7:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 16: Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes, Blundstone Arena, 3:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 16: Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers, Blundstone Arena, 7:05pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 17: Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat, Blundstone Arena, 10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 17: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers, Blundstone Arena, 1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 19: Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes, Blundstone Arena, 1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 19: Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers, Blundstone Arena, 4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 20: Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers, Blundstone Arena, 1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 20: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers, Blundstone Arena, 4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 23: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, University of Tasmania Stadium, 3:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 23: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades, University of Tasmania Stadium, 7:05pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 23: Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes, Invermay Park, 10:15am AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 23: Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat, Invermay Park, 2:00pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 24: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 24: Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder, University of Tasmania Stadium, 5:15pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 24: Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat, Invermay Park, 10:15am AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 26: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 26: Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat, University of Tasmania Stadium, 4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 27: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 27: Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars, University of Tasmania Stadium, 4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 30: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars, University of Tasmania Stadium, 4:05pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 30: Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes, University of Tasmania Stadium 7:30pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 30: Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers, Lilac Hill, 10:25am AWST/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 30: Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers, Lilac Hill, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 31: Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes, University of Tasmania Stadium, 10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 31: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 31: Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades, Lilac Hill, 10:25am AWST/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 31: Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers, Lilac Hill, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 3: Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes, WACA Ground, 10:25am AWST/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 3: Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers, WACA Ground, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 6: Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat, Karen Rolton Oval, 9:45am ACDT/10:15 AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 6: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers, Karen Rolton Oval, 1:10pm ACDT/1:40pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 6: Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes, WACA Ground, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 7: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Oval, 9:45am ACDT/10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 7: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Oval, 1:10pm ACDT/1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 7: Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers, WACA Ground, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 9: Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Karen Rolton Oval, 2:05pm ACDT/2:35pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 9: Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder, Karen Rolton Oval, 5:30pm ACDT/6:00pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 10: Melbourne Stars v Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval, 12:55pm ACDT/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 10: Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, Karen Rolton Oval, 4:20pm ACDT/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 11: Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval, 12:55pm ACDT/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 11: Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars, Karen Rolton Oval, 4:20pm ACDT/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 13: Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 2:40pm AEST/3:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 13: Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 6:05pm AEST/7:05pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 14: Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 9:15am AEST/10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 14: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 12:40pm AEST/1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 17: Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval, 3:10pm ACDT/3:40pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 17: Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 6:05pm AEST/7:05pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 19: Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 2:40pm AEST/3:40pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 19: Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 6:05pm AEST/7:05pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 20: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Oval, 9:45am ACDT/10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 20: Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers, Adelaide Oval, 1:10pm ACDT/1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 20: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 2:40pm AEST/3:40pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 20: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 6:05pm AEST/7:05pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 21: Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers, Adelaide Oval, 9:45am ACDT/10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 21: Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Oval, 1:10pm ACDT/1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Finals series: November 24, 25 and 27, teams and venues TBC
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