The summer of cricket has arrived! With the Ashes in full swing and the sun starting to shine, we’re pumped for a big summer full of cricket. And they don’t get much bigger than the Big Bash!
To celebrate the Big Bash returning for its 15th season, the team at Draftstars have announced the return of the Big Bash Star for 2026.
Draftstars players will have the chance to compete for a $60,000 prizepool, which is an increase from last season, with a guaranteed $10,000 prize for the winner.
As always, tickets to the Big Bash Star Final have to be earned through qualifiers throughout the BBL15 season. There’s 40 tickets to be won, with players able to earn a maximum of two tickets each.
Winning a ticket to the Big Bash Star Final will earn you an immediate cash prize of $500, with tiered payouts as follows:
1st $10,000
2nd $7,500
3rd $5,000
4th $4,000
5th $2,000
6th $1,500
7th $1,400
8th $1,300
9th $1,200
10th $1,100
11th-30th $1,000
31st-40th $500
The Big Bash Star Final will play out during the BBL15 Final on January 25th 2026.
"As the BBL season approaches, anticipation is building for the return of Australia's favorite summer sport,” said Draftstars’ Luke Mathyssen.
“Fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see their favorite teams and players compete for glory. Fantasy Cricket on Draftstars has gone from strength to strength and we are excited for another season of Big Bash Cricket. We have boosted the Prize Pool for this year's Star tournament by 20% from last season and included more prize winners for the actual final".
Create an account at Draftstars today and get ready for the Big Bash Star qualifiers which get underway on December 14th!
