The Sydney Sixers have been one of the most successful teams in the Big Bash League since it began back in 2011, when they won the inaugural T20 cricket tournament. They are also the reigning BBL champions, and, if they take the title again this year they will be the first side to claim three titles in a row. Find out how to watch Sydney Sixers games here.

Sydney Sixers team preview

The Sixers have been the most in-form BBL side over the past two seasons. Lifting the trophy on two occasions is part of the proof, but it is their performances across the course of the regular season that has made them a real standout side. They finished second in the regular season ladder in 2019, and went one further in 2020, confirming their status as one of the hardest teams to beat in the competition.

This all starts to make a little more sense we look at the depth and variety they have in their squad. Last year’s lineup included established Aussie in internationals like Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon, providing a tasty mix of pace and spin in attack. Their batting line-up also featured some real heavyweights in the shape of West Indian batsman Carlos Brathwaite, English all-rounder Tom Curran and T20 batting specialist James Vince.

Many of these names have been replaced for the 2021/22 Big Bash League. But there is expected to be some final tweaks made to the team before the BBL season gets underway for them on December 5th (against Melbourne Stars) at the SCG. English Batsmen Joe Denley is set to replace Braithwaite, whilst Sean Abbott comes in for Mitchell Starc, who will be busy preparing for an Ashes series.

Sydney Sixers fixtures

Here you can find out what time the Sydney Sixers play today as well as upcoming BBL live games, and the sports streaming providers showing them live or on demand.

Game	Date	Time	Provider
Sixers vs Stars	Dec 5th	7.15pm	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven
Hurricanes vs Sixers	Dec 8th	6.35pm	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven
Sixers vs Hurricanes	Dec 11th	6.35pm	Foxtel / Kayo / Seven
Stars vs Sixers	Dec 15th	7.15pm	Foxtel / Kayo
Sixers vs Strikers	Dec 21st	7.15pm	Foxtel / Kayo

How to watch Sydney Sixers live

If you enjoy BBL action then Fox Cricket (Foxtel/Kayo Sports) is the channel for you, televising every BBL game from every round Live and in HD including the finals. Select games across the season will also be available on Free to Air with Channel Seven.

Stream the Sydney Sixers with Kayo Sports

You can watch the Sydney Sixers with Kayo Sports, which has a 14 day free trial for new customers. With the Kayo free trial, you will have access to these same BBL broadcasts as Fox Cricket so you can stream all Sixers games live using eligible mobile devices. Kayo Sports doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it.

For fans who want to catch up on the action, Kayo Minis provide a 10-20-minute recap after play has concluded. Other Kayo features include Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and Key Moments, which provide highlights throughout the matches in real-time.

Watch Sydney Sixers with Foxtel

Fox Cricket can be accessed via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. To watch on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. 

You also have the option to watch the Sydney Sixers online using Foxtel Now, which currently comes with a 10 day free trial. This option also includes the ability to stream Big Bash games using the Foxtel Go app. Fox Cricket comes as part of the Foxtel Now Sports Pack ($29 per month) which can only be purchased on top of an Essentials Pack ($25 per month) after your free trial.

Stream Sydney Sixers cricket games with Telstra

Telstra customers can get great deals for watching the Sydney Sixers on both Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now. With the Telstra Kayo Offer, you can get a $10 per month reduction on Basic ($15/month) and Premium ($25/month) plans. The Foxtel Now Telstra offer gives you the first month for free, meaning you will only need to pay for the sports pack ($29) on top. Both of these options come as part of a 12-month contract.

Watch Sydney Sixers on Channel 7

Selected games across the Big Bash season are available to watch on free to air via Seven and their streaming platform, 7Plus. This is a great option if you are a neutral fan, but not ideal if you want to watch every Sydney Sixers game from every round.

Sydney Sixers games to watch this season

Being one of the most successful teams in the Big Bash League means that the Sydney Sixers have established some juicy rivalries. Here are the key games to look out for during the Big Bash season.

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers

The first-ever BBL final in 2012 was Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers. Since then these two sides have gone on to become the competitions two most successful teams with three titles each. They met again in last year’s final when the Sixers won by 27 runs, meaning there is always plenty of history when the two sides take to the field.

When Brisbane Heat takes on the Sydney Sixers there is that added element of Queensland v New South Wales. Although the Sixers are the most successful of these two sides it is often Brisbane who have had the upper hand in recent head to heads, highlighted by their convincing win at the Gabba last January. Brisbane will be looking to make a push for title glory themselves this year so more wins over the Sixers will be vital.

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars

Melbourne Stars are very much the ‘nearly’ men of BBL. They have suffered three Grand Final losses, the latest coming against the Sydney Sixers in 2020. Games between these two always serve up a feast of runs and boundaries, with the added bonus of it being NSW v VIC derby.

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers

Probably the biggest local derby on the BBL calendar is when the Sydney Thunder take on the Sydney Sixers. The fact that the Sixers have three titles to Thunder’s one tells you everything you need to know about who has the bragging rights. Games between these two at the SCG serve up a carnival atmosphere and a stellar standard of cricket to match.

Best Sydney Sixers players 2021

There have been a few changes to personnel alongside some established names in the Sydney Sixers squad for the 2021/22 season. Check out the players we think are going to make a splash in the big bash.

Tom Curran

Nathan Lyon

Joe Denly

Jack Edwards

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