All you need to know: T20 Spring Challenge 2026

Key points

• The third edition of the Spring T20 Challenge begins in Sydney on Monday, October 12. Nine teams, including the eight Big Bash clubs and the ACT Meteors, will play 18 round-robin matches across four venues.
• The top four teams progress to semi-finals on October 20, with the final on October 21. Every game will be streamed live and is free for fans to attend.
• The tournament coincides with Australia's white-ball series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, so many contracted players are unavailable. Hobart Hurricanes are the defending champions and are seeking a third straight title.