[3] At the official WBBL launch on 10 July, Jess Cameron was unveiled as the team's first-ever player signing.

[5] The Scorchers faced almost immediate turmoil, however, with Cameron taking an indefinite break from cricket in October (she would return to the league the following season, albeit with the Melbourne Stars).

[9] Despite these unexpected obstacles, the team rallied in their first match on 11 December at Aquinas College to defeat the Brisbane Heat by two runs.

From 2017 to 2018, five of their regular season encounters were played at Lilac Hill Park and characterised by close finishes, including: The Sydney Sixers have met, and defeated, the Scorchers in two championship deciders: Noteworthy matches between the Scorchers and the Brisbane Heat include: In the league's early years, the Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers experienced several instances of senior members switching allegiances: Noteworthy matches between the two teams include: There have been six captains in the Scorchers' history, including matches featuring an acting captain.

Source:[35][b] The squad of the Perth Scorchers for the 2025–26 Women's Big Bash League season as of 19 February 2025.