In brief:

• The National Basketball League will hold its pre-season tournament, the NBL Blitz, in Canberra this year.
• The NBL Blitz will be held at the recently refurbished AIS Arena.
• This story includes ticket details and other important information.

Canberra basketball fans rejoice.

The National Basketball League (NBL) will hold its pre-season tournament, the NBL Blitz, in Canberra this year.

The event will be held at the recently refurbished AIS Arena from 27 August to 31 August.

Attendees can expect five days of non-stop action as all 10 NBL teams go head-to-head in preparation of the NBL season.

See some of Australia’s best talent on the court, with double headers each evening of the event.

The schedule

Wednesday 27 August:

Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United

Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks

Thursday 28 August:

Brisbane Bullets vs Sydney Kings

Cairns Taipans vs Tasmania JackJumpers

Friday 29 August:

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs New Zealand Breakers

Illawarra Hawks vs Perth Wildcats

Saturday 30 August:

Melbourne United vs Brisbane Bullets

Tasmania JackJumpers vs Adelaide 36ers

Sunday 31 August:

Sydney Kings vs South East Melbourne Phoenix

New Zealand Breakers vs Cairns Taipans

The ACT Government has worked with the NBL, Basketball ACT and the AIS Arena to make this exciting event possible.

This event will be delivered through funding from the 2025–26 ACT Budget.

Tickets

Tickets are now available. Gather your friends and family and secure them on the NBL Blitz website.

For updates, check the NBL website and social media channels.

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