Homestar Finance welcomed as new Principal Partner of Sydney Thunder Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) team, supporting bigger dreams in Western Sydney and beyond.
Homestar Finance has been announced as Principal Partner of Sydney Thunder’s Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) team for the 2025/26 season, expanding on an eight-year history of backing Western Sydney’s big dreams in sport and housing.
Homestar, which provides housing finance to communities in Western Sydney and across Australia, has been a long-term Principal Partner of the Sydney Thunder men’s Big Bash League (BBL) team, who have inspired a generation of local fans to dream big.
“Western Sydney is the home ground of so many Sydney Thunder fans, and we’ve been beside them for eight years watching as stars like David Warner, Phoebe Litchfield and Sam Konstas have shown what’s possible when you back yourself and have a go,” said Andrew Chepul, Co-Founder and CEO of ColCap Financial Group.
We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to upgrade our partnership with the WBBL. With stars like 22-year-old captain Phoebe Litchfield due to be at the crease again, we’re looking forward to supporting potential and the future of women’s cricket
Co-Founder and CEO of ColCap Financial Group.
Backing big dreams on and off the field
Thunder’s WBBL team wowed fans last season, when they demonstrated how bringing self-belief, dedication and smart decision-making into the moment can combine to make success possible.
Women across Australia are bringing that same mindset to home ownership and property investment. In fact, data shows that women spend more time than men conducting online research on the housing market, indicating a strong commitment to making informed decisions based on a broad and extensive range of sources. Whether it is comparing suburbs, tracking market trends, or evaluating long-term value, women are approaching property with the same strategic thinking that drives success in sport.
“Thunder’s WBBL team are inspiring a new generation, including women in cricket and beyond, to dream big, and to back their aspirations with action and commitment so they can make what’s possible, happen,” said Ilias Pavlopoulos, Co-founder and COO of ColCap Financial Group said.
At Homestar, backing aspiration is what we do every day, so Australians can make astute financial decisions to buy or invest in housing. We’re delighted to be aligning with the women of the WBBL, who embody the spirit of potential we believe in
Co-Founder and COO of ColCap Financial Group
GM of Sydney Thunder, Trent Copeland, welcomed Homestar’s expanded commitment, marking a new chapter in the long-standing partnership.
Having Homestar Finance as Principal Partner across both our WBBL and BBL teams is a proud moment for Sydney Thunder, their support goes far beyond the logo on our shirts.
It reflects a shared commitment to supporting our players on and off the field, growing the game and inspiring a lifelong love of Thunder across Western Sydney. We’re grateful to partner with an organisation that genuinely cares and shares our vision for what sport can do
General Manager of Sydney Thunder
About ColCap and Homestar Finance
Homestar is part of Australian non-bank lender ColCap Financial Group, where 55% of the 400-strong team are women. Women are strongly represented at all levels of the business, from the chairman, right through to the executive leadership team and staff.
“Diversity is a natural part of how we operate as a business, because we hire where we see talent and potential; we think it’s a big asset for us in home lending, and we’re proud to be helping with stronger all-round support for the growth of women’s cricket,” Pavlopoulos said.
More about ColCap Financial Group
Columbus Capital Pty Ltd ACN 119 531 252 (Australian Financial Services Licence and Australian Credit Licence 337 303) , trading as ColCap Financial Group, is a major Australian non-lender headquartered in Sydney with offices in London and Manila.
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Making the cricket a home ground for community
Homestar will be engaging with Sydney Thunder fans at every single WBBL and BBL home game throughout the 2025/26 season, where we will be looking to support potential in the sport through building even stronger local cricketing communities.
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This season Homestar’s investment in grassroots cricket will see us inviting kids from a range of local community clubs to take part in a fun, oversized cricket ball challenge, where they will be able to win much-needed equipment for their teams. - Fans the answer to new Quiz for a Cause
Fans in the stands will be able to get involved too, through Homestar’s interactive ‘Quiz for a Cause’, a mobile quiz that donates cricket balls to local clubs with every play, turning crowd engagement into real community impact.
“Homestar is proud to stand behind the entire Sydney Thunder squad, while continuing to support the future of the game through grassroots cricket; we’re committed to building strong foundations for the game, driving positive change, while celebrating every win.”
“After eight years of supporting the Thunder Nation, we’re looking forward to being on the ground supporting the community again this year. As a gateway to making housing dreams a reality, we’re looking forward to backing Sydney Thunder fans and teams as they seek to hit bigger in sport and in life.”
Join Homestar Finance at a Sydney Thunder home game this summer
Sydney Thunder Weber WBBL | 11 home matches: | |||
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| V Sydney Sixers | Saturday, November 15 | 7:10pm | Drummoyne Oval |
| V Perth Scorchers | Wednesday, November 19 | 7:10pm | Drummoyne Oval |
| V Melbourne Renegades | Sunday, November 23 | 10:00am | Drummoyne Oval |
| V Brisbane Heat | Wednesday, December 3 | 7:10pm | Drummoyne Oval |
Sydney Thunder KFC BBL | 15 home matches: | |||
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| V Sydney Sixers | Saturday, December 20 | 7:15pm | ENGIE Stadium |
| V Brisbane Heat | Monday, December 22 | 7:15pm | Corroboree Group Manuka Oval |
| V Melbourne Stars | Sunday, December 28 | 7:15pm | Corroboree Group Manuka Oval |
| V Perth Scorchers | Tuesday, December 30 | 7:15pm | ENGIE Stadium |
| V Hobart Hurricanes | Saturday, January 3 | 7:15pm | ENGIE Stadium |
| V Melbourne Renegades | Monday, January 12 | 7:15pm | ENGIE Stadium |
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