Cricket fans in Australia will be excited to hear that the 2023 Women’s Big Bash League has finally arrived, and the TV fixtures and streaming options have been confirmed.
This year represents the ninth season of the Women’s Big Bash League, which runs from 19th October until 2 December. The Adelaide Strikers bagged the championship title last season, can they go back-to-back this year?
With so much riding in the tournament, WBBL fans will be excited to know they have options for watching live at home on TV, streaming to a mobile device, or catching replays after the matches have concluded.
When is the WBBL Final live on TV in Australia tonight?
Below are the Australian TV fixtures for this week’s WBBL matches, with the dates, times (AEDT) and providers who will be carrying these games live today.
New match dates and TV times will be added when the current events conclude, so be sure to check back frequently. For the entire WBBL schedule see the fixtures further down this page.
| WBBL | Date / Time (AEDT) | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Final: Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat | Sat, 02 Dec, 6:30 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / cricket.au |
Where to Watch WBBL Final 2023 live in Australia
Eight teams will enter the 2023 WBBL, and play a total of 59 matches. The regular season will include 56 matches, while the finals will have 3 matches.
Fortunately, there’s several ways to watch your favourite team or players. That’s because the 2023 Women’s Big Bash League broadcast rights in Australia will once again be shared between FOX Cricket (Foxtel/Kayo) and Channel 7.
The coverage on FOX Cricket (Foxtel/Kayo) will include all 59 matches televised live, with every ball shown ad-break free during play. The award-winning FOX Cricket team will also provide news, commentary and expert analysis throughout the tournament.
For those who miss out on the live FOX Cricket action, condensed match replays will be scheduled (Foxtel/Telstra) or streamed on-demand (Kayo Sports).
Alternatively, Network Seven will be televising a total of 24 WBBL matches live. The break-down of live free-to-air WBBL games is 21 during the regular season, plus all 3 matches during the finals.
The live games on channel 7 will be simulcast on their streaming platform 7Plus. Seven’s coverage will include Previewing the WBBL with Flintoff & Vlaeminck.
| Provider | WBBL | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Foxtel Now | All 59 matches LIVE, with every ball shown ad-break free during play | Yes – with subscription |
| Kayo Sports | All 59 matches LIVE, with every ball shown ad-break free during play | Yes – 7 day free trial |
| Foxtel/Telstra | All 59 matches LIVE, with every ball shown ad-break free during play | Yes – Foxtel Go app |
| Channel Seven | 24 matches shown LIVE, with ad-breaks during play. | Games on Seven simulcast on 7Plus |
Where to stream the WBBL Final live in Australia
As you would expect with any big international cricket event, there’s going to be notable excitement here in Australia. As such, most people can’t just sit at home and watch all their favourite matches or teams.
That’s where having the option to live stream the WBBL comes in handy, and here’s a list of the providers offering just that.
Watch the WBBL live online with Foxtel Now
One option to stream the WBBL in Australia is with Foxtel Now. The Foxtel Now streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports HD Pack.
That means that you get access to all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel has to offer, including all the other available cricket action such as international T20’s and Tests.
FeaturedYou also never need to miss a key moment of WBBL with FOX Mini’s, condensed highlights that will air just hours after a match have concluded.
In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream live sport using the Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home. If you decide Foxtel Now is not for you, simply pause or cancel your subscription at anytime.
Stream the Cricket WBBL live with Kayo Sports
With Kayo Sports you will have access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, and will stream the WBBL to eligible devices and browsers. For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide on demand WBBL replays after the events have concluded.
Kayo also have many built-in features that maximise your viewing experience. Features such as Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and a Key Moments option which provide highlights throughout the races in real-time.
Best of all, Kayo has a 7-day free trial offer. If you want to check out Kayo after your trial is over simply choose between the Basic or Premium plans.
The Kayo Basic Plan costs $25 per month and Kayo Premium is $35 per month. A great thing to notice is that there’s no lock in contract tying you down, so you can cancel your subscription at any time, leaving you free to enjoy Kayo’s huge range of live sports and on demand coverage with no worries.
Stream select WBBL matches live on the free-to-air 9Now app
The official free to air provider for the 2023 WBBL is Network Seven, which will be simulcasting the event on their 7Plus streaming app. To receive the simulcast in HD you will need a compatible device.
Network Seven will show 24 Women’s Big Bash League matches live in 2023, which includes all 3 games of the finals. While that’s 35 games short of the full slate, it costs nothing to watch because it’s paid for with advertising.
Fortunately, there are several options available to stream the WBBL live and free with 7Plus. The list of eligible devices includes iOS or Android mobile devices, various Xbox Ones, Desktops and Laptops, Google Chromecast, and a variety of Smart TVs.
Watch the WBBL live with Foxtel iQ
You can also watch the WBBL live via the Foxtel iQ satellite or cable service, where you will need to subscribe to the Sports HD pack for twelve months. The Sports HD pack offers nine dedicated sport channels, namely Fox Cricket, Fox League, Fox Footy, Fox Sports 503, 505, 506, 507, as well as ESPN and ESPN2.
Foxtel, and likewise Foxtel from Telstra, has made available the latest set-top box version, iQ5, which delivers their programming in vivid detail with 4K Ultra HD. Even though Foxtel and Foxtel from Telstra is more expensive than Foxtel Now, Foxtel iQ5 is the only way to watch Cricket live in 4K Ultra HD, providing you have a 4K ready TV.
Foxtel iQ customers also have the option to stream the WBBL on a variety of mobile devices via Foxtel Go for those times away from home. However, the streaming will be in standard definition as 4K is only available via the Foxtel iQ5 set-top box.
WBBL 2023 full fixtures and TV start times (AEDT)
| Match | Date/Time | How to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sixers vs. Melbourne Stars | Thu, 19 Oct 2023, 7:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Melbourne Renegades vs. Brisbane Heat | Fri, 20 Oct 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Hobart Hurricanes vs. Perth Scorchers | Fri, 20 Oct 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Adelaide Strikers vs. Melbourne Stars | Sat, 21 Oct 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Perth Scorchers vs. Brisbane Heat | Sun, 22 Oct 2023, 1:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Sydney Thunder vs. Sydney Sixers | Sun, 22 Oct 2023, 5:25 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Melbourne Renegades vs. Adelaide Strikers | Mon, 23 Oct 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Melbourne Stars vs. Adelaide Strikers | Tue, 24 Oct 2023, 2:30 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sydney Sixers vs. Brisbane Heat | Tue, 24 Oct 2023, 6:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Perth Scorchers vs. Hobart Hurricanes | Wed, 25 Oct 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sydney Thunder vs. Melbourne Renegades | Thu, 26 Oct 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Adelaide Strikers vs. Hobart Hurricanes | Fri, 27 Oct 2023, 4:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Brisbane Heat vs. Melbourne Stars | Fri, 27 Oct 2023, 8:30 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Melbourne Renegades vs. Sydney Sixers | Sat, 28 Oct 2023, 12:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Melbourne Stars vs. Perth Scorchers | Sun, 29 Oct 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Adelaide Strikers vs. Brisbane Heat | Sun, 29 Oct 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Hobart Hurricanes vs. Sydney Thunder | Mon, 30 Oct 2023, 6:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Perth Scorchers vs. Sydney Sixers | Tue, 31 Oct 2023, 8:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Melbourne Renegades vs. Sydney Thunder | Wed, 1 Nov 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Hobart Hurricanes vs. Melbourne Stars | Thu, 2 Nov 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Adelaide Strikers vs. Sydney Sixers | Fri, 3 Nov 2023, 5:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Perth Scorchers vs. Melbourne Renegades | Fri, 3 Nov 2023, 8:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Melbourne Stars vs. Sydney Thunder | Sat, 4 Nov 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Hobart Hurricanes vs. Brisbane Heat | Sat, 4 Nov 2023, 6:30 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sydney Sixers vs. Melbourne Renegades | Sun, 5 Nov 2023, 1:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Perth Scorchers vs. Adelaide Strikers | Sun, 5 Nov 2023, 5:25 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Sydney Thunder vs. Brisbane Heat | Mon, 6 Nov 2023, 6:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Melbourne Stars vs. Sydney Sixers | Wed, 8 Nov 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades | Wed, 8 Nov 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sydney Thunder vs. Hobart Hurricanes | Thu, 9 Nov 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Brisbane Heat vs. Perth Scorchers | Thu, 9 Nov 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sydney Thunder vs. Melbourne Stars | Fri, 10 Nov 2023, 3:20 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Sydney Sixers vs. Hobart Hurricanes | Fri, 10 Nov 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Melbourne Renegades vs. Perth Scorchers | Sat, 11 Nov 2023, 2:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Brisbane Heat vs. Adelaide Strikers | Sat, 11 Nov 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Perth Scorchers vs. Sydney Thunder | Sun, 12 Nov 2023, 10:10 am | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Melbourne Renegades vs. Melbourne Stars | Sun, 12 Nov 2023, 1:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Hobart Hurricanes vs. Sydney Sixers | Mon, 13 Nov 2023, 6:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Brisbane Heat vs. Hobart Hurricanes | Wed, 15 Nov 2023, 12:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Adelaide Strikers vs. Sydney Thunder | Wed, 15 Nov 2023, 3:30 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sydney Sixers vs. Perth Scorchers | Thu, 16 Nov 2023, 3:30 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Melbourne Stars vs. Hobart Hurricanes | Fri, 17 Nov 2023, 4:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Brisbane Heat vs. Melbourne Renegades | Fri, 17 Nov 2023, 7:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Sydney Thunder vs. Perth Scorchers | Sat, 18 Nov 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sydney Sixers vs. Adelaide Strikers | Sat, 18 Nov 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Melbourne Renegades vs. Hobart Hurricanes | Sun, 19 Nov 2023, 10:10 am | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Melbourne Stars vs. Brisbane Heat | Sun, 19 Nov 2023, 1:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Sydney Thunder vs. Adelaide Strikers | Tue, 21 Nov 2023, 3:00 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Brisbane Heat vs. Sydney Sixers | Tue, 21 Nov 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Perth Scorchers vs. Melbourne Stars | Wed, 22 Nov 2023, 8:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Hobart Hurricanes vs. Melbourne Renegades | Thu, 23 Nov 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Brisbane Heat vs. Sydney Thunder | Fri, 24 Nov 2023, 3:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Adelaide Strikers vs. Perth Scorchers | Fri, 24 Nov 2023, 7:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | Sat, 25 Nov 2023, 6:10 pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Hobart Hurricanes vs. Adelaide Strikers | Sun, 26 Nov 2023, 10:10 am | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
| Sydney Sixers vs. Sydney Thunder | Sun, 26 Nov 2023, 1:40 pm | Foxtel / Kayo / 7Plus |
Streaming Devices for Women’s Big Bash League 2023
Here is a comprehensive list of sports streaming devices for watching cricket on your home TV or mobile.
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1, TTV2 and TTV3. SplitView not available; Telstra TV1 limited to 720p.
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
