BBL tipping comp 2026-27 Free this summer
BBL|16 tipping,
on the house.
A Big Bash comp for the office, the club, the family or the group chat. Tip every match, set a prize for the winner, and the results and ladder take care of themselves. Free for up to 100 tippers.
Free all summer · No punting · No spreadsheets
This is an independent tipping competition and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Cricket Australia or the Big Bash League (BBL).
BBL|16 at a glance
- Opening match
- 12 Dec 2026
- MA Chidambaram Stadium
- The final
- 26 Jan 2027
- Matches
- 44, finals included
- Teams
- 8
Next up in BBL|16
Times are Sydney and Melbourne time. Your comp shows them in yours.
- Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers Sat, 12 Dec, 8:10 pm · MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers Tue, 15 Dec, 7:15 pm · The Gabba
- Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers Wed, 16 Dec, 7:15 pm · Corroboree Group Oval Manuka
- Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat Thu, 17 Dec, 7:15 pm · Ninja Stadium
- Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers Fri, 18 Dec, 7:15 pm · MCG
Set up once. Tip all summer.
- 1
Start your comp
Name it, pick the rules and set a prize. It takes about a minute.
- 2
Share the link
Drop the link, QR code or invite picture in the chat. People join in 30 seconds, no password.
- 3
Tip every match
Reminders go out before lockout, results come in by themselves, and the ladder does the rest.
Everything included, all summer
Every match
The whole draw, loaded and kept up to date, finals included.
Results by themselves
Checked against two independent sources, so the ladder is right.
Something to play for
Set a prize for the winner. It stays pinned to the comp all summer.
Up to 100 tippers
The whole office, the whole club, all free.
Survivor and confidence
Pick one team a round and survive, or rank your tips by how sure you are.
Reminders
An email or app notification before tips lock, only if you haven’t tipped.
Hidden until the first ball
Nobody sees anyone’s tip until that match starts (on by default). No copying.
Easy to share
A short link, a QR code and a ready-made invite picture for Teams or the chat.
Jokers
Double one round’s points when you fancy your chances.
The group chat spreadsheet, or Tipping Ladder
| Spreadsheet in the chat | Tipping Ladder | |
|---|---|---|
| Entering results | Someone types them in every night | Done by itself, checked twice |
| Tips in on time | Screenshots and “I sent it before the toss!” | Locked at the first ball, no arguments |
| The ladder | Rebuilt by hand, formulas break | Live after every match |
| Late joiners | Awkward maths | Handled by your rules |
| Reminders | Chasing people in the chat | Only to people who haven’t tipped |
| Organiser’s time | An hour a week, all summer | Two minutes to set up |
BBL tipping questions
When does BBL|16 start?
BBL|16 starts on 12 Dec 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, and the final is on 26 Jan 2027. Start your comp any time before the first match: tips lock as each match begins.
How many teams and matches are in BBL|16?
8 teams and 44 matches, finals included. Your comp has every one of them, loaded and kept up to date for you.
Is BBL|16 tipping really free?
Yes. Every BBL comp is free for the whole summer, for up to 100 tippers. Survivor and confidence comps, groups, your logo, a prize for the winner and payment tracking are all included.
Is this betting?
No. Tips win points on your comp’s ladder, nothing more. Tipping Ladder never takes bets, never handles money and has no bookmaker ads. If your group chips in for a prize, the organiser looks after that.
How does BBL tipping work?
Tip the winner of every match. Each round is about a week of matches, and tips lock as each match starts. A washout counts for nobody. The results and ladder update by themselves.
Can someone join after the season starts?
Yes. Send them the invite link any time. The organiser chooses how rounds they missed count: the lowest score that round (the default), the average, or nothing.
Can we play for a prize?
Yes. Set what the winner gets when you start the comp, from bragging rights to a pub lunch or a trophy for the mantelpiece. It sits at the top of the comp and the invite all summer.
Are there margins?
No: in cricket a margin is runs or wickets, so BBL comps are straight winner tipping. Level on points is split by correct tips.
Is Tipping Ladder official?
No. This is an independent tipping competition and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Cricket Australia or the Big Bash League (BBL). Team and competition names are used only to say which matches your comp tips.
Do I need an app?
No. It works in any browser, and can be added to your home screen. Sign in with a code by text or email: no passwords.
BBL|16 starts 12 Dec 2026. Get your comp ready.
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