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The KFC Big Bash League (BBL) is making a much-anticipated comeback to NBCSN, with 10 matches from BBL|07 being broadcast into 85 million homes across the United States.

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"NBC Sports was a fantastic supporter of the Big Bash League last season and we are proud to be partnering with them into the seventh installment of the BBL, bringing the fast-paced on-field action and excitement to our fans across the US," said Head of the Big Bash, Kim McConnie.

"The BBL has so many fans that sit outside Australia and we want to seize on the opportunity to build upon this fandom."

Coverage of BBL|07 begins on NBCSN on Tuesday December 19th at 3:30am ET with the season-opening 'Sydney Smash' between arch rivals Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers at Spotless Stadium, with a replay on Wednesday December 20 at 5:00pm ET.

And for those fans who want to watch every ball of every BBL match live in North America, you can find all 43 matches live on Willow TV, more details here.

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NBCSN’S 2017-18 BIG BASH LEAGUE CRICKET SCHEDULE (all times ET)

Tue, Dec 19: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, 3:30am Wed, Dec 20: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers*, 5pm Tues, Dec 26: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars, 3am Wed, Dec 27: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars*, 6pm Mon, Jan 1: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder, 3am Wed, Jan 3: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder, 1pm Sat, Jan 6: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades, 3am Wed, Jan 10: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades*, 6pm Sat, Jan 13: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, 3am Wed, Jan 17: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder*, 5:30pm Sat, Jan 20: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder, 3am Wed, Jan 24: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder*, 6pm Sat, Jan 27: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades, 3am Wed., Jan 30: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades*, 6pm Thurs, Feb 1: Semi-final 1**, 12pm Fri, Feb 2: Semi-final 2**, 12pm Mon, Feb 5: Championship***, 5pm

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