Melbourne Renegades will play two Big Bash League (BBL) games at GMHBA Stadium this summer with back-to-back home games to open the 2025-26 season.
The Renegades will host two prime-time matches at Kardinia Park on Monday December 15 against Brisbane Heat and Sunday December 21 against reigning title holders Hobart Hurricanes with the first ball set to be bowled at 7.15pm for both games.
The fixture will mark the eighth season the Renegades have brought their BBL brand to Geelong. The remaining three home fixtures will be played at Marvel Stadium
“Geelong has always been a special part of our summer schedule,” Renegades general manager James Rosengarten said.
“The support from our fans in the region has grown every season, and we’re excited to deliver two huge nights of entertainment and cricket for them this year.
“These won’t just be games of cricket, they’ll be major events. We know how much cricket fans in the Geelong region love getting behind the Gades, and these matches will play a crucial role in setting up our season.”
“We’re delighted to welcome the Renegades back for another summer of Big Bash at GMHBA Stadium,” Kardinia Park Stadium Trust chief executive Gerard Griffin said.
“The atmosphere these games bring is fantastic – they’re a real highlight on the Geelong event calendar and we’re looking forward to two more big nights under lights.”
Meanwhile Geelong product Ollie Peake has signed his first full BBL contract.
Peake, 18, joins the Renegades on a one-year deal after making his debut during BBL14 as a replacement player.
Peake said he was eager to build on his debut campaign and make the most of the opportunity.
“It’s a really special feeling to sign my first full Big Bash contract with the Renegades,” Peake said.
“Getting the chance to debut last summer was a great experience, it gave me a taste of cricket at the top T20 level and I’m keen to get stuck in and hopefully play more games.”
