The Scorchers will host Semi Final 1, to be held on Thursday 1 February 2018.

The double-header fixture will begin with the Rebel Women’s Big Bash League Semi Final (teams to be determined) at 12:10pm, marking the first women’s sports event at Optus Stadium, followed by the Scorchers’ BBL Semi Final at 4:40pm.

Tickets for the Semi Final will go on sale Thursday 25 January, commencing with Perth Scorchers Members pre-sale at 10am, followed by general public access at 1pm. Ticketmaster is the only authorised seller of Perth Scorchers tickets.

The Semi Finals are fixtured in a 1-v-4 and 2-v-3 format. There are five matches remaining in the BBL regular season, with final ladder positions – and, therefore, the Scorchers’ Semi Final opponent – yet to be determined.

The details follow today’s announcement that the WACA and Cricket Australia had reached an agreement with the State Government to ensure about 55,000 seats would be available for the Semi Final fixture, with fans encouraged to arrive at the venue prior to 3pm to avoid congestion.

Cricket and VenuesLive will work together to entice 15,000-20,000 people to arrive at the venue before 3pm through strategies such as offering food and beverage vouchers to the first 15,000 fans, on-field access opportunities and prize packs.