Gades season to ignite in Geelong with back-to-back fixtures

The Renegades will host two prime-time matches at Kardinia Park, locked in for Monday, 15 December, and Sunday, 21 December. Both games are scheduled for 7:15 PM AEDT, with opponents confirmed when the full BBL15 fixture drops later this week.

With one game landing right in the final week of the Victorian school term and one in school holidays in the build-up to Christmas, the two-night Geelong blockbuster schedule promises non-stop Big Bash action to help kick-start summer in the region.

The fixture will mark the eighth season the Renegades have brought Big Bash cricket to Geelong and means the club will play their remaining three home games of BBL15 at Marvel Stadium in what will be an action-packed January schedule.

Renegades General Manager James Rosengarten has worked closely with both Marvel Stadium and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust to finalise what all three parties believe is a balanced split of home games.

"Geelong has always been a special part of our summer schedule," 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."

“I’d like to acknowledge the role Marvel Stadium has played in helping shape this schedule. Their support has given us the flexibility to stage two home games in Geelong before returning for an exciting run of matches back under the roof in January.

“Marvel Stadium is an amazing place to play Big Bash cricket and an important home to the Renegades. Marvel Stadium continues to do a lot of work to be a great cricket stadium and we think the three games there in January will be bigger than ever."

Gerard Griffin, Kardinia Park Stadium Trust CEO, said:

"We’re delighted to welcome the Renegades back for another summer of Big Bash at GMHBA Stadium," 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."

Scott Fitzgerald, General Manager Marvel Stadium, said:

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with the Melbourne Renegades as we welcome them back home this January for three blockbuster matches - kicking off a massive summer of Big Bash cricket!”

Cr Dr Stretch Konteji OAM, Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, said:

"We are thrilled to host the Renegades' first to home games of the upcoming Big Bash League here in Geelong."

Geelong has produced no shortage of Renegades highlights over the years.

Dwayne Bravo’s three-wicket haul and trademark dance moves set the tone in the first ever Big Bash game before Aaron Finch and Cameron White combined for a 91-run partnership to seal the deal against Sydney Sixers.

More recently, Will Sutherland launched a colossal six on the roof of the Reg Hickey Stand in BBL12 while it was Tom Rogers and Fergus O'Neill who steamrolled the Hurricanes in last year's home opener.

Renegades Memberships – including dedicated Geelong packages and 2-or-3-Game options – will go on sale Tuesday, 1 July.

The full BBL|15 fixture is scheduled to be released on Thursday, 3 July.