Blockbuster matches every night of summer with KFC BBL|16
Source:Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka)
The Australian summer’s biggest and most popular party is back, with the KFC BBL|16 schedule unveiled today.
Following a season of huge viewership and attendance growth, the Big Bash League will continue to deliver blockbuster matches every night of summer.
The League’s action-packed schedule includes:
• Historic season opener when the Renegades host the Scorchers in Chennai, India
• The return of a Christmas Eve match at Junction Oval
• An uninterrupted schedule of Big Bash every night, including six huge TV double headers
• Fan-favourite fixtures and marquee matches in every club’s home market
• Full season including Finals completed within school holidays
• The Final played on the Australia Day public holiday
Access the full schedule via the Dropbox link below
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager, Big Bash Leagues, said:
“The KFC BBL|16 season is shaping up to have everything we love about the Big Bash – great players, full stadiums of fans and the best nights of entertainment anywhere this summer.
“With uninterrupted action every night of the regular season and all the marquee games our fans love, this schedule ensures the BBL remains the heartbeat of summer.
“We’re hugely excited by the opportunity to open the season in Chennai and can’t wait to see the return of Christmas Eve cricket under lights at Junction Oval.
“The Big Bash was built on the spirit of innovation and evolution, and our new Designated Batter and Fielder rule will come into effect this season, giving teams more strategic options and creating new dynamics for fans to enjoy.
“The success of the competition is not possible without the support of our Clubs and players, the Australian Cricketers’ Association, broadcasters Seven Network, Fox Sports, ABC and SEN, League partners KFC, Westpac, Toyota and BKT, venues and state and territory governments. We thank them all for their support of the BBL.”
The Seven Network’s Head of Cricket, Joel Starcevic, said:
“Seven is once again thrilled to be the home of the Big Bash League, with its unique blend of superstar players, fierce rivalries and blockbuster family entertainment, fans can catch BBL|16 live and free on Seven and 7plus this summer.
“The Big Bash has gone from strength to strength in recent seasons with TV ratings and attendances and we’re looking forward to another season of records, thanks to some marquee match-ups and prime time fixtures.
“Commencing with a huge season opener in Chennai, India – we’re incredibly excited to broadcast the first ever BBL match played outside of Australia in what will be a historic moment for the competition.
“We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the Big Bash, delivering the biggest matches with our expert commentary team, including the new-look season opener, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.”
Joe Bromham, Executive Producer – Fox Sports, said:
“The appetite for cricket continues to grow, and with another packed summer featuring more cricket across more formats than ever before, the BBL remains one of the highlights of the season.
“The only place to watch every ball, live and ad-break free during play is Fox Cricket, available on Kayo SPORTS. Our Fox Cricket coverage will once again bring the energy and entertainment fans love, with world-class commentary and unrivalled coverage across the entire summer.
“We know fans don’t just follow one team or one competition anymore. They want to watch it all, and that’s exactly what we’ll be delivering across another huge summer of cricket.”
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