Brisbane Heat: Big Bash League Franchise History and Profile
A profile of the Brisbane Heat, a founding Big Bash League club from Queensland: their history at the Gabba, title wins and women’s team.
The Brisbane Heat are the Big Bash League franchise from Queensland. They were one of the eight original clubs in 2011 and play their home games at the Gabba, the Brisbane Cricket Ground in Woolloongabba, one of Australia’s major Test venues.
Foundation and identity
The Heat represent Queensland cricket and are based in Brisbane. The club’s early identity focused on aggressive batting and strong local support.
Home ground
The Gabba is known for its pace and bounce, and for hosting Test matches, including an Australia–India Test in 2021 that attracted worldwide attention. For BBL matches, the pitch can offer assistance to fast bowlers early, while good batting conditions are common later. The ground has a large capacity, though the Heat have often played in front of smaller crowds than the stadium can hold.
Title wins
The Heat won the BBL title in 2012-13, early in the competition’s history, and later claimed a second trophy in 2023-24, ending a long wait for another championship. Between those wins, they remained a competitive side that reached the knockout stages on several occasions.
Women’s team
The Heat have taken part in the Women’s Big Bash League since it began in 2015-16. The women’s side shares the club’s colours and home ground.
This profile does not cover current squads, coaches or standings, which change from season to season.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Brisbane Heat play?
At the Gabba, the Brisbane Cricket Ground.
When were the Heat founded?
In 2011, for the first Big Bash League season.
Have the Heat won the BBL?
Yes, they won the title in 2012-13 and again in 2023-24.
Recent Brisbane Heat match previews
The Gabba, Brisbane
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
The Gabba, Brisbane
International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour
The Gabba, Brisbane
The Gabba, Brisbane