How to watch the BBL
in South Africa
In South Africa, BBL 2025/26 was shown on TV on SuperSport Cricket and streaming on DStv Stream.
South Africa ✓ Confirmed
DStv Stream ↗
SuperSport Cricket showed the 2025/26 BBL in South Africa and nearby countries.
Wisden ↗ · Checked 28 Sep 2026
What time the BBL starts in South Africa
BBL|16’s evening match (the usual slot) starts at 7:15 PM Melbourne time, which is 10:15 AM SAST. None of the slots below starts between midnight and 7 am in SAST. Times are for a mid-season date, so they include daylight saving where it applies.
| Slot | Melbourne time | SAST |
|---|---|---|
| Evening match (the usual slot) | 7:15 PM | 10:15 AM SAST |
| Twilight match | 6:05 PM | 9:05 AM SAST |
| Afternoon match | 4 PM | 7 AM SAST |
Slots from MCG, BBL|16 fixture released (8 Jul 2026) ↗; each match page has its exact time.
Other leagues on the same services in South Africa
Our listings for the other leagues we cover show the services that carry the BBL in South Africa also carrying these, so one of them may cover more than one league for you.
Who has shown the BBL in South Africa
In BBL|12 (2022–23), the BBL in South Africa was on SuperSport; by BBL|15 (2025–26) it was SuperSport. The table lists each season we could source from the league’s own broadcaster announcements or a major outlet; seasons not listed aren’t sourced yet.
| Season | Broadcaster | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BBL|12 (2022–23) | SuperSport | cricket.com.au, BBL|12 TV guide (13 Dec 2022) ↗ |
| BBL|13 (2023–24) | SuperSport | cricket.com.au, BBL|13 TV guide (6 Dec 2023) ↗ |
| BBL|15 (2025–26) | SuperSport | cricket.com.au, BBL|15 global TV guide (7 Dec 2025) ↗ |
Questions
Is the BBL free in South Africa?
SuperSport Cricket and DStv Stream need a subscription for live matches; official highlights are usually free on YouTube.