18 Dec

BBL|16: Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers

It’s opening night of the Big Bash League at the MCG and kids go free!

See Finn Allen in action for the first time alongside Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis as the Melbourne Stars open their BBL|16 season against an Adelaide side featuring global superstar Ben Stokes.

Get the family together to celebrate the end of the school year and the start of the holidays. Expect big hits, brilliant catches and non-stop entertainment as the Stars look to start their home campaign with a win.

Date	Times
Fri 18 Dec	7:00pm - 11:00pm

From free to $25

Adult / general $25
Student / concession $20

Free for children under 17

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