A look into the 14 venues of the 2021-22 Big Bash League

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A few months from now and it is the summer season in Australia. Of course, we all know what that means. The country’s professional franchise Twenty20 Big Bash League (BBL) is back again on the field in its 11th season.

 

According to Cricket Australia’s July 14 news, the BBL 11 will commence on December 5 and end on January 28. Apart from the approved fixtures, they also announced that a total of 14 venues will be used throughout the league, including the return of Coffs Harbour and Geelong.

 

Let’s take a virtual tour around the country as we give you all the important details about each stadium. Given the implications of the COVID-19, it’s also certain that they will limit the number of spectators in line with borderline restrictions and safety precautions. Nonetheless, it’s a good thing that there are now several online sportsbooks that offer streaming services and up-to-date  BBL live score 2021.

 

14 venues

Below are the 14 venues and their respective numbers of capacity and league matches.


1.            Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

     53,583

     7 matches

 

Owing to the recent renovation projects in 2014, Adelaide Oval is best known for being one of the most ‘picturesque Test cricket grounds’ in Australia. However, it’s also used for rugby league, soccer, and tennis leagues.

 

2.            The Gabba, Brisbane

     42,000

     5 matches

 

The Gabba is a central sports stadium in Brisbane City. The sports it has hosted are athletics, baseball, cycling, rugby league, rugby union, soccer, greyhound racing, and even entertainment concerts.

 

3.            Manuka Oval, Canberra

     14,000

     2 matches

 

Back then, Manuka Oval often hosted rugby league and rugby union matches. Now, it is currently used for cricket during the summer and Australian rules football during the winter.

 

4.            Coffs Harbour Stadium, Coffs Harbour

     20,000

     2 matches

 

Otherwise known as the C.ex Coffs for sponsorship reasons, Coffs Harbour is among the regular venues to host the National Rugby League (NRL) trial matches.

 

5.            GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

     34,000

     2 matches

 

Like The Gabba, GMHBA serves as a sporting and entertainment venue. For the latter aspect, it is also the home ground of the Geelong F.C. and the Western United F.C.

 

6.            Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast

     25,000

     2 matches


Metricon Stadium is a major venue for Australian rules football, where it also serves as the home ground of the Australian Football League (AFL) club Gold Coast Suns.

 

7.            Blundstone Arena, Hobart

     20,000

     5 matches

 

Blundstone Arena is a major ground for cricket and Australian rules football. For the former, it’s the only Tasmanian venue that hosts international cricket matches.

 

8.            UTAS Stadium, Launceston City

     21,000

     2 matches

 

UTAS Stadium is mainly for Australian rules football, with cricket and tennis matches following the list.

 

9.            Docklands Stadium, Melbourne

     54,003

     5 matches

 

Also called the Marvel Stadium for sponsorship purposes, Docklands is one of the few venues that features a retractable roof and ground-level seating that can be changed from oval to rectangular structure. Apart from hosting domestic Twenty20 cricket matches, it’s mainly used for Australian rules football.

 10.          Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

     100,024

     6 matches

 

Simply known as ‘The G’, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the largest stadium in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. It is also the world’s second-largest cricket ground by capacity.

 

 11.           Perth Stadium, Perth

     60,000

     7 matches

 

Perth Stadium is a multi-purpose venue — notably being the third-largest stadium in Australia. It mostly hosts Australian rules football and cricket leagues.


12.            Junction Oval, St. Kilda

     7,000

     1 match

 

The BBL 11 will be the first BBL match for Junction Oval. This historic sports ground underwent a major renovation from 2015 to 2018.

 13.                            Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

     48,000

     5 matches

 

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is the ultimate cricket stadium in Australia and the world. It’s used for Test, One Day International and Twenty20 cricket. Even after the BBL live score 2021, you will certainly hear more about this venue.

 


14.              Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney

     22,000

     5 matches

 

Sydney Showground Stadium is one of Australia’s venues that host Olympic games and flagship events of the Sydney Royal Easter Show. It’s also the home to BBL’s Sydney Thunder team.

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