The Big Bash League (BBL) 2021 final will have an additional crowd capacity at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) with the latest announcement allowing the stadium to be filled up to 75%.

The final of BBL 10 will be played at the SCG on Saturday, February 6 between the Sydney Sixers and either Perth Scorchers or Brisbane Heat. The Scorchers and Heat will be featuring in the Challenger to be played on Thursday, February 4 at the Manuka Oval in Canberra to decide the other finalist.

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The Sixers might be in for a treat with their home ground being allowed around 28,500 fans for the mega event. Initially, as per the permission to allow 50% of the crowd for the final, about 19,000 tickets were sold out in an hour of going on sale on Monday, February 1. 

New South Wales (NSW) Health has approved increased capacity as a part of the SCG's updated COVID Safety plan.

Cricket Australia's Head of Big Bash Leagues, Alistair Dobson, told ANI, "Today's announcement of an increased capacity for the BBL final means that over 28,000 fans and SCG members will be able to attend what is sure to be a thrilling season finale on Saturday. 

We're incredibly grateful to the NSW Government, NSW Health, Venues NSW and Cricket NSW for making this possible and ensuring the season ends on a high."

"We can't wait to see our Sydney fans for the first time this BBL season. BBL finals series has been compelling viewing, with almost three million fans tuning in across the first three matches and we look forward to two more great contests on Thursday and Saturday night," he added.

(With inputs from ANI)