The bbl 2026-27 squads are taking shape. BBL|16 squads are taking shape after the contracting embargo lifted on August 27, 2026. Clubs pre-signed up to 12 players before the embargo, with clubs signing overseas players directly this season — the overseas draft was scrapped for BBL|16 (maximum three overseas players per primary list, no minimum). Below are the confirmed squads for all 8 teams (as of mid-October 2026) — this page will be updated as new signings are announced. Follow BBL live scores and the BBL 2026-27 schedule once the season begins.
Adelaide Strikers Squad 2026-27
Captain: Matt Short. Squad: Alex Carey, Mackenzie Harvey, Thomas Kelly, Lloyd Pope, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Tom Straker, Henry Thornton, Jerrssis Wadia. Key signings: Ben Stokes, Mark Chapman.
Brisbane Heat Squad 2026-27
Squad: Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja (re-signed), Matt Kuhnemann, Michael Neser, Tim Robinson, Matthew Renshaw, Tom Straker. Key signings: Tom Curran, Tim Robinson (New Zealand), Bevon Jacobs (New Zealand, replacement player).
Hobart Hurricanes Squad 2026-27
Captain: Nathan Ellis. Squad: Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitchell Owen, Billy Stanlake, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster. Key signings: Adam Zampa, Shai Hope (West Indies), Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh), Nick Hobson (from Scorchers). (Matthew Wade retired in September; Chris Jordan returned to the Sixers.)
Melbourne Renegades Squad 2026-27
Captain: Will Sutherland. Squad: Jonny Bairstow (England), Michael Bracewell (New Zealand), Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Hassan Khan, Nathan Lyon, Ben Manenti, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Will Sutherland. Key signings: Ben Manenti (two-year deal), Jonny Bairstow (England, full season, will keep wicket), Michael Bracewell (New Zealand).
Melbourne Stars Squad 2026-27
Captain: Marcus Stoinis. Squad: Austin Anlezark, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson. New arrivals: Finn Allen (New Zealand, from Scorchers), Todd Murphy (from Sixers), Jamie Overton (England, from Strikers), Craig Overton (England).
Perth Scorchers Squad 2026-27
Squad: Ashton Agar, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Zak Crawley (England), Calvin Harrison (England). (Defending champions — sixth title, January 2026.)
Sydney Sixers Squad 2026-27
Squad: Sean Abbott, Joel Davies, Oliver Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Fergus O’Neill, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith, Tim Seifert (New Zealand), Corey Rocchiccioli (from Scorchers). Key signings: Chris Jordan (returning) and Jafer Chohan (England leg-spinner, re-signed). (Two-time title-winning captain Moises Henriques and Kane Richardson retired; new captain yet to be named.)
Sydney Thunder Squad 2026-27
Squad: Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (ENG), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner. Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Trent Boult (New Zealand), Nic Maddinson.
FAQs
When do BBL 2026-27 squads get finalized?
Clubs pre-signed up to 12 players before the August 27, 2026 embargo lift; clubs sign overseas players directly to complete their 18-player lists before the December 12 opener (the overseas draft was scrapped for BBL|16).
Which overseas stars are playing BBL 2026-27?
Confirmed so far: Ben Stokes and Mark Chapman (Strikers), Tom Curran and Tim Robinson (Heat), Adam Zampa, Shai Hope and Rishad Hossain (Hurricanes), Jonny Bairstow and Michael Bracewell (Renegades), Finn Allen and the Overton brothers (Stars), Zak Crawley and Calvin Harrison (Scorchers), Tim Seifert, Chris Jordan and Jafer Chohan (Sixers), Sam Billings, Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult (Thunder). Clubs sign overseas players directly this season — the overseas draft was scrapped for BBL|16.
How many players in a BBL squad?
Up to 18, including a maximum of 4 overseas players (3 in the playing XI).
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