The Heat get a great opportunity to get back on the winners' list when they host the undermanned Thunder on Monday night.

The Hurricanes can solidify their position in the top four with a win over the 1-4 Hurricanes in Hobart tonight.

Both the Stars and Renegades need a win to maintain pace with the top four in the first Melbourne derby of BBL 14.

It's second vs third in the Big Bash on Friday night when the Scorchers host the Thunder at Optus Stadium.

It's another BBL 13 Final rematch on Friday night when the Heat meet the Sixers in Coffs Harbour.

Two teams in need of a win meet when the Renegades host the Strikers at Marvel Stadium.

The reigning champions host the hapless Melbourne Stars at the Gabba in the second leg of the Big Bash double header on New Year's Day.

The undefeated Sixers head south to Hobart to take on the Hurricanes in the first match of the Big Bash New Year's Day double-header.

The 1-3 Strikers are in need of a home win to keep pace with the top four but it will be tough coming up against the Perth Scorchers.

The Thunder finally get their first home game in Sydney but they face a tough test in the resurgent Renegades.