Big Bash League, or BBL, is a domestic Twenty20 cricket league played in Australia since 2011. There are eight franchises that play in this tournament. The Big Bash League has seen six different winners in its ten years of existence. The Perth Scorchers have won 4 Big Bash tournaments, making them the most successful team in the BBL.
Here we have provided you with the list of all the Big Bash League BBL winners list 2011 to 2026, team-wise winning records, important finals, and the answers to frequently asked questions on BBL winners.
Big Bash League 2026 Overview
Before we look at the full list, let’s take a look at the tournament overview.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Big Bash League |
| Founded | 2011–12 Season |
| Format | Twenty20 (T20) |
| Total Seasons Completed | 15 |
| Most Successful Team | Perth Scorchers (6 Titles) |
| Latest Champion | Perth Scorchers (2025–26) |
| Latest Final Venue | Optus Stadium, Perth |
Complete BBL Winners List from 2011-12 to 2025-26
The table below lists all BBL finals played, their winners, the exact margin of victory in each season, and runners-up.
| Seasons | Winner | Runner-Up | Winning Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers | 6 Wickets |
| 2024-25 | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Thunder | 7 Wickets |
| 2023-24 | Brisbane Heat | Sydney Sixers | 54 Runs |
| 2022-23 | Perth Scorchers | Brisbane Heat | 5 Wickets |
| 2021-22 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers | 79 Runs |
| 2020-21 | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers | 27 Runs |
| 2019-20 | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Stars | 19 Runs |
| 2018-19 | Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne Stars | 13 Runs |
| 2017-18 | Adelaide Strikers | Hobart Hurricanes | 25 Runs |
| 2016-17 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers | 9 Wickets |
| 2015-16 | Sydney Thunder | Melbourne Stars | 3 Wickets |
| 2014-15 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers | 4 Wickets |
| 2013-14 | Perth Scorchers | Hobart Hurricanes | 39 Runs |
| 2012-13 | Brisbane Heat | Perth Scorchers | 34 Runs |
| 2011-12 | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers | 7 Wickets |
Complete BBL Winners List With Captains from 2011-12 to 2025-26
Winning a BBL title requires strong leadership and outstanding individual players. The table below lists each season’s winning captain and the player of the tournament
| Seasons | Champion | Winning Captain | Player of the Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Perth Scorchers | Ashton Turner | Sam Harper |
| 2024-25 | Hobart Hurricanes | Nathan Ellis | Mitchell Owen |
| 2023-24 | Brisbane Heat | Nathan McSweeney | Josh Brown |
| 2022-23 | Perth Scorchers | Ashton Turner | Matthew Short |
| 2021-22 | Perth Scorchers | Ashton Turner | Ben McDermott |
| 2020-21 | Sydney Sixers | Moises Henriques | Josh Philippe |
| 2019-20 | Sydney Sixers | Moises Henriques | Marcus Stoinis |
| 2018-19 | Melbourne Renegades | Aaron Finch | D’Arcy Short |
| 2017-18 | Adelaide Strikers | Travis Head | D’Arcy Short |
| 2016-17 | Perth Scorchers | Adam Voges | Chris Lynn |
| 2015-16 | Sydney Thunder | Michael Hussey | Chris Lynn |
| 2014-15 | Perth Scorchers | Adam Voges | Jacques Kallis |
| 2013-14 | Perth Scorchers | Simon Katich | Ben Dunk |
| 2012-13 | Brisbane Heat | Chris Hartley | Aaron Finch |
| 2011-12 | Sydney Sixers | Steve Smith | David Hussey |
BBL Trophy Winners List 2011-12 to 2025-26
There are 7 different teams that have won the Big Bash League title since its beginning in 2011-12. Perth Scorchers hold the record for the most championships with 6 trophies.
| Team | Titles Won | Championship Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 6 | 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2025-26 |
| Sydney Sixers | 3 | 2011-12, 2019-20, 2020-21 |
| Brisbane Heat | 2 | 2012-13, 2023-24 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 1 | 2017-18 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 1 | 2018-19 |
| Sydney Thunder | 1 | 2015-16 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 1 | 2024-25 |
| Melbourne Stars | 0 | Runners-up in 2015-16, 2018-19, 2019-20 |
Latest BBL Finals: 2025-26 Summary
The last final game took place on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Perth Scorchers won against Sydney Sixers by six wickets in front of an all-time highest attendance crowd. The final match was played on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Perth Scorchers defeated Sydney Sixers by six wickets in a crowd that became the biggest for Big Bash.
Over 55,000 spectators watched Perth Scorchers clinch their sixth Big Bash League trophy, thus extending their lead over the second-ranked team as the most successful team in the history of the Big Bash League.wd for the Big Bash.
With more than 55,000 spectators, to win their sixth Big Bash League trophy, increasing their margin over the second-placed team in the all-time record of the most successful franchise in Big Bash League history.
The team we're still waiting for: Melbourne Stars
The Melbourne Stars are the only founding club that has not yet lifted the trophy in the history of the Big Bash League, even with having some popular players like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.
The Stars had qualified for the finals in three seasons – 2015-16, 2018-19, and 2019-20, but lost in all those tournaments.
BBL Records and Achievements
When looking at statistics across all 15 seasons, some statistics stand out. The records below highlight just how dominant every team and player has been.
| Record / Achievement | Team / Player | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Most Titles | Perth Scorchers | 6 Championships |
| Most Final Appearances | Perth Scorchers & Sydney Sixers | 8 Finals Each |
| Most Runner-Up Finishes | Sydney Sixers | 5 Final Losses |
| Back-to-Back Champions | Perth Scorchers | Won consecutive titles in 2013-14 & 2014-15, and 2021-22 & 2022-23 |
| Back-to-Back Champions | Sydney Sixers | Won consecutive titles in 2019-20 & 2020-21 |
| Most Successful Captain | Ashton Turner (Perth Scorchers) | 3 BBL Titles as Captain |
Three Eras of BBL Champions
Three eras of the league’s development could be defined, each showing the dynamics of team strategy and balance of power.
| Era | Season Period | Key Highlights | Champions / Major Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Era | 2011-12 to 2015-16 | The first dynasty of the competition was established. Perth Scorchers dominated the early years with back-to-back championships. Sydney Thunder produced a remarkable worst-to-first title run in the 2015-16 season. |
Perth Scorchers: Two consecutive titles Sydney Thunder: First title in 2015-16 after a dramatic turnaround |
| Era of Golden Expansion | 2016-17 to 2020-21 | Sydney Sixers returned to championship form, winning consecutive titles. Melbourne Renegades claimed their first-ever BBL trophy by defeating Melbourne Stars in the 2018-19 season. |
Sydney Sixers: Back-to-back titles (2019-20, 2020-21) Melbourne Renegades: First BBL title (2018-19) |
| Modern Era | 2021-22 to 2025-26 | Perth Scorchers continued their dominance under captain Ashton Turner, adding three more championships. Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes ended long title droughts. |
Perth Scorchers: Added three more titles, becoming the most successful BBL team. Brisbane Heat & Hobart Hurricanes: Ended their championship droughts |
What to expect: Big Bash League 2026-27
The Perth Scorchers will be defending the title as the champions once again in the 2026-27 season. The rest of the teams in the league will be watching to see whether any of them can dethrone them.
Also in the talks is the possibility of a merger of the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades to form a single Victoria-based team.
Final Thoughts
A glance at the winners of the Big Bash League is an indication of how far the game of T20 cricket in Australia has come since 2011. At the top of the winners list are the Perth Scorchers, with 6 wins under their belts, followed by six other franchises that have won the championship at least once.
The competition is always intense whenever the Big Bash League kicks off every year. This list will be updated after every finals match up until the 2026-27 season of the BBL.