'Bold' new Big Bash kits unveiled ahead of summer

New Balance has unveiled the playing kits for the 2025-26 summer season of the Big Bash League, introducing a fresh look for all eight clubs with bolder club insignia as a central feature. This marks the league's new partnership with New Balance, which took over from Nike in July and will supply apparel for at least the next five seasons, following Nike's four-season tenure.

The new designs emphasize more prominent club logos compared to recent years, with specific updates including the Melbourne Renegades featuring a striking white 'R' on their playing top for the first time since their men's team's BBL|08 championship win. Other notable changes include the Brisbane Heat's kit with bold white outlined flames, the Sydney Sixers' prominent '6', the Thunder's lightning 'T', the Melbourne Stars' five-point star, and larger logos for the Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers on their respective uniforms.

The kits were launched at an event in Melbourne and will debut in matches on November 9, coinciding with the start of the Weber WBBL|11 season. All clubs will continue to wear black pants, a feature maintained since the 2021-22 season under the previous Nike deal.

Big Bash Leagues boss Alistair Dobson praised the collaboration, stating that the new look matches the energy and excitement of the leagues, while New Balance's Dean Howard highlighted the uniforms as a bold step in innovation and performance, reflecting the spirit of summer cricket through creative boundaries pushed in partnership with Cricket Australia and clubs.

Additionally, New Balance has been the apparel supplier for Australia's domestic cricket teams in competitions like the Sheffield Shield since 2021, reinforcing their role in the sport.