Melbourne Stars and Renegades to merge for BBL 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades are set to merge ahead of the 16th season of the Big Bash League. Cricket Victoria has opted to run a single franchise and will sell the second license. Staff from both teams have been informed of the merger, which will retain the Melbourne name with an added nickname. This decision marks a significant change in the BBL, emphasizing a streamlined approach for Cricket Victoria as the new season approaches.
- •Melbourne Stars and Renegades will merge for the BBL 2026 season.
- •Cricket Victoria will operate a single franchise going forward.
- •The second franchise license will be sold.
- •The merged team will be known by the name Melbourne plus a nickname.
- •BBL 16 season opener is reported to take place in India.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — BBL 2026: Two Big Bash League franchises set to merge ahead of the 16th season
"Ahead of the 16th season of the Big Bash League, two franchises in Melbourne are all set to merge.
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