The Women’s Big Bash League 2026 points table is now underway, with WBBL|12 beginning on October 29. Eight teams will compete across 40 league matches, followed by the Knockout, Challenger and Final on December 5, 2026.
Defending champions Hobart Hurricanes start the season at zero points like everyone else. This guide explains the standings, points system, qualification rules, fixtures, broadcast details and the players who could well shape the ladder this Australian summer.
WBBL 2026 Points Table (Live Standings) – Updated As Of 7 November 2026
Every team starts with no matches played. Update this table after each match day.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney Sixers Women | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.517 |
| 2 | Perth Scorchers Women | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.468 |
| 3 | Sydney Thunder Women | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.739 |
| 4 | Melbourne Renegades Women | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -0.555 |
| 5 | Melbourne Stars Women | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.238 |
| 6 | Brisbane Heat Women | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.347 |
| 7 | Adelaide Strikers Women | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.483 |
| 8 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.792 |
P is matches played, W wins, L losses, NR no results, Pts points and NRR net run rate. The order above is alphabetical, not a ranking.
WBBL 2026 Points System and Net Run Rate
A win earns 2 points. A tie or no result gives each team 1 point, and a loss earns nothing. With 10 league games each, the maximum is 20 points.
| Result | Points |
|---|---|
| Win | 2 |
| Tie or no result | 1 each |
| Loss | 0 |
Net run rate separates teams that finish level on points. Last season, Adelaide Strikers ranked above Sydney Thunder on NRR even though the Thunder had won more games.
WBBL 2026 Qualification and Finals Schedule
Only the top four teams reach the finals series. First place goes straight to the Final and hosts it.
| Stage | Date | Match-up |
|---|---|---|
| Knockout | December 1 | 3rd vs 4th |
| Challenger | December 3 | Knockout winner vs 2nd |
| Final | December 5 | 1st vs Challenger winner |
Last season, fourth place finished on 11 points, so five or six wins is a safe target.
WBBL 2026 Schedule: Key Fixtures
The WBBL 2026 season opens with a Junction Oval double-header in Melbourne. The evening game is the ground’s first T20 match under lights.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder | Junction Oval |
| Oct 29 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | Junction Oval |
| Oct 31 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | Karen Rolton Oval |
| Oct 31 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | WACA Ground |
| Nov 22 | Melbourne Derby (first game) | Junction Oval |
| Nov 28 | Melbourne Derby and Sydney Smash | Junction Oval, Drummoyne Oval |
| Nov 29 | Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, then Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Karen Rolton Oval |
Where to Watch WBBL 2026 Live
Every match is on Kayo Sports and Foxtel. Twenty league games and all finals are free on Seven and 7plus.
Player Spotlight: Who Will Shape the WBBL 2026 Table?
These are WBBL|11 numbers, so check final squads before match days.
- Georgia Wareham (Melbourne Renegades): Player of the Tournament last season with 277 runs and 19 wickets.
- Meg Lanning (Melbourne Stars): Golden Bat winner with 430 regular-season runs and a second WBBL century.
- Ellyse Perry (Sydney Sixers): 412 runs at an average of 51.50, and past 5,000 career WBBL runs.
- Beth Mooney (Perth Scorchers): The league’s all-time leading run-scorer, with around 5,600 runs.
- Ashleigh Gardner (Sydney Sixers): Captain who took 19 wickets, with a best of 5 for 15.
- Charlie Dean (Melbourne Stars): England’s vice-captain makes her Big Bash debut as the Stars’ new overseas spinner.
Final Word
The Womens Big Bash League 2026 points table starts telling its story on October 29, and every win, tie and washout will matter across a short and demanding 10-match league stage.
Hobart Hurricanes begin as champions, the Heat chase redemption, and both Melbourne clubs finally get home night games. Bookmark this page now and return after each round, because the race for the top four and the December 5 final will take shape faster than most casual fans might expect.
FAQs
October 29, 2026, with the final on December 5.
The top four.
Hobart Hurricanes Women.
Two. A tie or no result gives each team one.
Net run rate.