Brisbane, Australia – August 19, 2025 – The 2025-26 KFC T20 Max is ready for launch this week, igniting the Queensland Premier Cricket season with a dynamic mix of emerging talent and Big Bash League stars. The competition begins Wednesday evening with four women’s matches under lights at key venues including Ian Healy Oval and Ken Mackay Oval.
The men’s tournament kicks off with a marquee match on Friday, August 22 at 6pm at Ken Mackay Oval, featuring power-hitters Chris Lynn, Josh Brown, and Matt Renshaw. Matches throughout the tournament will be broadcast live on 7plus Sport, giving fans free access to premier T20 action from across Queensland.
Opening week: spotlight on stars and live coverage
Wednesday night will feature four key women’s clashes:
Wynnum-Manly vs Western Suburbs at Ian Healy Oval
Valley vs University of Queensland at Alan Pettigrew Oval
Sandgate-Redcliffe vs Ipswich Hornets at Geoff Dymock Oval
Sunshine Coast Scorchers vs Gold Coast Dolphins at Ken Mackay Oval
Friday’s men’s opener between Toombul and Northern Suburbs promises fireworks, with Chris Lynn and Matt Renshaw representing Toombul and Josh Brown and Scott Palombo suiting up for Norths.
KFC T20 Max live matches on 7plus Sport
Fri 22 Aug, 6pm: Toombul vs Northern Suburbs – Ken Mackay Oval (Men)
Sat 23 Aug, 1:15pm: Western Suburbs vs University of Qld – Jack McLaughlin Oval (Men)
Sun 24 Aug, 4:30pm: Northern Suburbs vs Valley – Ian Healy Oval (Men)
Mon 25 Aug, 6pm: Northern Suburbs vs Gold Coast – Ian Healy Oval (Men)
Tue 26 Aug, 6pm: Valley vs Sandgate-Redcliffe – Ian Healy Oval (Men)
Thu 28 Aug, 3pm: UQ vs Wynnum-Manly – Allan Border Field (Women)
Thu 28 Aug, 6:30pm: UQ vs Wynnum-Manly – Allan Border Field (Men)
Fri 29 Aug, 3pm: Western Suburbs vs Valley – Allan Border Field (Women)
Fri 29 Aug, 6:30pm: Western Suburbs vs Valley – Allan Border Field (Men)
Sat 30 Aug, 1:15pm: Redlands vs Ipswich – Peter Burge Oval (Men)
Sun 31 Aug: Women’s Semi (10am), Grand Final (4:30pm) – Allan Border Field
Mon 1 Sep, 6pm: Norths vs Western Suburbs – Allan Border Field (Men)
Tue 2 Sep, 6pm: Gold Coast vs South Brisbane – Allan Border Field (Men)
Wed 3 Sep, 6pm: Valley vs Redlands – Allan Border Field (Men)
Fri 5 Sep, 6pm: Men’s Semi Final – Allan Border Field
Sat 6 Sep, 4:30pm: Men’s Grand Final – Allan Border Field
Big Bash stars headline men’s and women’s squads
The 2025-26 squads are stacked with elite talent including BBL regulars like Chris Lynn, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser, Marnus Labuschagne, and Mark Steketee, alongside promising youth and overseas signings.
In the women’s competition, internationals such as Elyse Villani, Rebecca Burns, Taniya Bhatia, and Sophie Reid add depth and experience. The tournament provides a platform for top-tier female talent from across Australia and New Zealand to shine.
Full men’s and women’s squads and fixtures are available at:
Queensland Premier Cricket Fixtures
Dynamic squads, rotating players
Please note that squads are subject to change throughout the tournament as teams adapt to form and availability.
With live streaming on 7plus Sport and headline players from the BBL, NZ domestic circuit, and international women’s cricket, the KFC T20 Max is set to deliver an electrifying month of cricket across Queensland.
