The developing COVID-19 situation across the country has forced the start of the WBBL season to Tasmania.
Originally due to begin in Sydney on October 14, the first 20 matches of the 2021 campaign will now be hosted in the Apple Isle.
The competition remains committed to completing the full 59-game season, with Thursday's announcement evidence of the League's willingness to adapt in order to achieve that.
Hobart's Blundstone Arena and Launceston's UTas Stadium and Invermay Park will host the first portion of matches.
"We are delighted to take the opening fortnight of Weber WBBL07 to Tasmania, whose exceptional facilities and strong public health record – including hosting the opening stanza of KFC BBL10 - make it an ideal place to begin the season," Big Bash boss Alistair Dobson said.
"We know the Tasmanian public will come out in force throughout the season to see many of the world’s best in their own backyard.
"The League and all clubs thank Premier Gutwein and the Tasmanian Government for their support of the Weber WBBL and Australian cricket.
"We'd also like to thank Cricket Tasmania for the power of work they've put in to securing our safe passage to Tasmania and deliver the opening weeks of the tournament.
"We can’t wait to arrive in Hobart and start our season."
Take a look at the full fixture here.
Updated opening fixtures
Oct 14: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, Blundstone Arena, 7:40pm AEDT
Oct 16: Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes, Blundstone Arena, 3:40pm AEDT
Oct 16: Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers, Blundstone Arena, 7:05pm AEDT
Oct 17: Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat, Blundstone Arena, 10:15am AEDT
Oct 17: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers, Blundstone Arena, 1:40pm AEDT
Oct 19: Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes, Blundstone Arena, 1:25pm AEDT
Oct 19: Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers, Blundstone Arena, 4:50pm AEDT
Oct 20: Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers, Blundstone Arena, 1:25pm AEDT
Oct 20: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers, Blundstone Arena, 4:50pm AEDT
Oct 23: Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes, Invermay Park, 10:15am AEDT
Oct 23: Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat, Invermay Park, 2:00pm AEDT
Oct 23: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, University of Tasmania Stadium, 3:40pm AEDT
Oct 23: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades, University of Tasmania Stadium, 7:05pm AEDT
Oct 24: Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat, Invermay Park, 10:15am AEDT
Oct 24: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:40pm AEDT
Oct 24: Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder, University of Tasmania Stadium, 5:15pm AEDT
Oct 26: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:25pm AEDT
Oct 26: Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat, University of Tasmania Stadium, 4:50pm AEDT
Oct 27: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:25pm AEDT
Oct 27: Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars, University of Tasmania Stadium, 4:50pm AEDT
The following matches will be rescheduled to a date and time to be confirmed:
Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder: Originally scheduled for Sunday, October 17
Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder: Originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 19
Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers: Originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 26
More to come.