Tasmania will be one of four states that to co-host the upcoming KFC Big Bash League 10 competition.
In what the Tasmanian Government is calling a massive coup for Tasmania and the local economy, the State will host the opening stretch of Big Bash matches, with the season opener between the Hobart Hurricanes and defending champions the Sydney Sixers to be played at Hobart’s Blundstone Arena on December 10.
Cricket fans in Launceston won’t be missing out on the action either, with matches also set to be played at Launceston’s University of Tasmania Stadium.
Out of the eight matches to be played in the state, six will be hosted at Blundstone Arena and two at UTAS Stadium. The Hurricanes will play four of those games – three at Blundstone Arena and one at UTAS Stadium. The other matches will be played by the other five teams travelling to Tasmania for the opening stretch of the competition – the Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Renegades, Perth Scorchers, Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars.
“Our Government, along with Cricket Tasmania, have been working hard to secure these matches and we are delighted that the spectacle of Big Bash cricket is returning to our cricket loving state,” said Minister for Sport and Recreation, Jane Howlett.
“All matches will be broadcast live on Foxtel and the Seven Network, meaning national and international exposure for Tasmania with the Big Bash League the most watched sporting league in the country on a per-match basis.
“This is an amazing opportunity for all Tasmanians to experience some world-class matches  boasting some of the world’s best talent, competing on the national stage this summer.”
She said the health, safety and wellbeing of Tasmanians, as well as all members of the BBL teams, match officials, staff and spectators had been central to the planning for the fixture.
“Importantly, Cricket Australia has advised that all events and operations with the BBL will be subject to Cricket Australia’s BBL Biosecurity and Operations Plan and supporting COVID-Safe plans, including travel, accommodation, training and matches,” the Minister said.
“Additionally the BBL competition will be conducted in compliance with the Tasmanian Government’s own COVID-Safe protocols, endorsed by Public Health and in line with our Event’s Framework.”
Information about ticket sales will be released by Cricket Australia in the coming weeks.
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