Full squads of WBBL 2026/27: Latest Team Lists, Overseas Stars and Squad Breakdown

The headline story this season is a rule change, not a signing. The overseas draft is gone, clubs sign imports directly, and there is no minimum quota, so an all-local squad is legal. BJ Sports has tracked every list as it landed, and the picture is already busy. Hobart Hurricanes defend their first title without captain Elyse Villani, Brisbane Heat arrive off a winless summer, and Pakistan’s Fatima Sana debuts for Perth. All eight clubs have reshuffled their core, so here is where everyone stands.

An Open Market Replaces the Overseas Draft

Before 2022, clubs negotiated overseas deals directly, and this year’s return to that model restores the flexibility. Coaches can chase a specific skill set instead of waiting for a draft pick to fall their way. The schedule has been public since July, so every roster will be judged against a known fixture list. Hobart are the reigning champions, which puts a target on their back from the opening round.

Venues matter too. Surfaces across the eight host cities vary, with some grounds rewarding pace and bounce and others favouring spin and clean hitting. A squad’s balance will count for as much as its famous names, and several clubs still have list spots to fill.

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Full squads of WBBL 2026/27 at a Glance

The table below condenses the key facts for each club. According to squad data tracked by BJ Sports, most lists sit between 13 and 15 names, with Sydney Sixers the largest at 15.

Read the table as a trade ledger. Sixers lose Healy to retirement, Hurricanes lose Villani, and Thunder move on from Athapaththu, so three clubs must replace proven match-winners at the top of the order.

Hurricanes and Heat: Champions Patched, Cellar-Dwellers Rebuilding

Hobart won their first title under Jude Coleman and added Ella Hayward from the Stars and Chinelle Henry from the Heat. Captain Elyse Villani has retired, Kathryn Bryce has left, and Natalie Sciver-Brunt is sitting out the season, but Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Linsey Smith carry the England experience. Fans searching for Hobart Hurricanes match free live sports streams online on Sports Live Hub will find the title defence easy to follow.

Brisbane finished eighth without a win, yet the rebuild has a core. Sarah Glenn signs for the full campaign after her 4-18 against the Thunder, and Young Gun winner Lucy Hamilton is locked in. Orla Prendergast is the only new arrival, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Nicola Hancock have left. Catherine White, Nadine de Klerk and Lauren Winfield-Hill remain uncontracted, so the Heat could still add experience.

Strikers, Renegades and Stars: Where the Big Names Landed

Adelaide missed the finals by a single run last season, and Laura Wolvaardt anchors a top order that now includes Maia Bouchier. Sophie Ecclestone returns for a second year, although Tammy Beaumont is gone and Jemma Barsby has moved to the Thunder. Melbourne Renegades welcome Hayley Matthews back from shoulder surgery, with Olivia Porter, Annie Wikman and Sophie Reid the new faces. Alice Capsey and Sarah Coyte have moved to the Sixers, and Issy Wong is among those who have left.

Melbourne Stars hand the captaincy back to Meg Lanning from Annabel Sutherland. Charlie Dean replaces Marizanne Kapp, who withdrew because of the Proteas’ schedule, and Sasha Moloney and Ines McKeon remain uncontracted. Having player data, team profiles and match schedules in one place, as BJ Sports does, makes comparing batting depth across these three lists much easier.

Scorchers, Sixers and Thunder: Finalists Reload, Others Mix It Up

Perth were runners-up under Becky Grundy and add only Fatima Sana, who will be the third overseas player for the opening eight games. Sydney Sixers finished third, but Alyssa Healy has retired, and Maddy Darke will miss the whole season with a stress fracture, so Grace Lyons steps in as wicketkeeper. Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner and Amelia Kerr still give the batting order a serious spine.

Sydney Thunder finished seventh under Lisa Keightley and carry 13 names into the new season, a mix of youth and experience. Lauren Bell, Nicola Hancock and Jemma Barsby arrive, and Heather Knight returns for a fifth season behind second-year captain Phoebe Litchfield, while the club chose not to activate the option on Chamari Athapaththu’s deal.

What the Moves Reveal About Retention and Risk

Retention now matters more than splashy recruitment, and the evidence is spread across several lists. The Hurricanes kept two title-winning internationals, the Strikers rebuilt their opening pair, and the Stars reacted fast after Kapp’s exit. BJ Sports squad pages let fans track these shifts next to team data and fixtures, which makes the retention story easy to see.

The Heat have the most ground to make up, the Sixers must replace Healy, and the Hurricanes lose a captain and an England star. Full squads of WBBL 2026/27 may still change, since every club has list spots to fill before the first ball, so treat today’s names as a snapshot rather than a final word. Uncontracted players such as Tabatha Saville, Maggie Clark and Isabella Malgioglio could still change the picture.

Fans, keep BJ Sports open for squad updates as Hobart Hurricanes and the seven challengers firm up their lists. Follow us for every WBBL 2026/27 signing and score all summer long.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is missing from the Hobart Hurricanes squad this season?

Captain Elyse Villani has retired, and Natalie Sciver-Brunt is sitting out the season. Hobart still named 14 players under coach Jude Coleman, including new signings Ella Hayward and Chinelle Henry.

Which overseas player is new to the WBBL this season?

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana joins the Perth Scorchers. She will be their third overseas player for the opening eight games, and Charlie Dean also makes her Big Bash debut for the Stars.

Which team finished bottom of the WBBL last season?

Brisbane Heat finished eighth after going winless across the whole season. Coach Mark Sorell now has 14 players, with Orla Prendergast the only new arrival.

How many players can a WBBL club have on its list?

Clubs can carry up to 15 players on their contracted lists. Sydney Sixers already have 15 names, while Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder have 13 each.

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