2024–25 NBL season

47th season of the Australasian basketball competition
  • 19 September 2024 – 8 February 2025
  • February 2025
    (play-in tournament)
  • February – March 2025 (semifinals)
  • March 2025 (finals)
Number of games145Number of teams10TV partner(s)
  • Australia:
  • ESPN
  • Network 10
  • New Zealand:
  • Sky Sport
  • Online:
  • Kayo Sports
  • NBL TV
  • 10Play
NBL seasons
← 2023–24
2025–26 →

The 2024–25 NBL season will be the 47th season of the National Basketball League since its establishment in 1979. A total of ten teams contested in the 2024–25 season.

The league extended its partnership with ESPN Australia. All games are available live on ESPN, Kayo Sports and Fetch TV.[1] Network 10 will broadcast the marquee 2:30pm Sunday game on Network 10’s main channel and 10 Play. In New Zealand, Sky Sport will continue as the official league broadcaster.[2]

Teams

All ten teams from the 2023–24 NBL season continued on in 2024–25.

Stadiums and locations

Adelaide 36ers
Brisbane Bullets
Cairns Taipans
Illawarra Hawks
Melbourne United
New Zealand Breakers
Perth Wildcats
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
Sydney Kings
Tasmania JackJumpers
Team Location Stadium Capacity
Adelaide 36ers Adelaide Adelaide Entertainment Centre 11,300
Brisbane Bullets Brisbane Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10,500
Cairns Taipans Cairns Cairns Convention Centre 5,300
Illawarra Hawks Wollongong WIN Entertainment Centre 6,000
Melbourne United Melbourne John Cain Arena 10,175
New Zealand Breakers Auckland Spark Arena 9,740
Perth Wildcats Perth RAC Arena 14,800
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix Melbourne John Cain Arena 10,175
State Basketball Centre 3,200
Sydney Kings Sydney Qudos Bank Arena 18,200
Tasmania JackJumpers Hobart MyState Bank Arena 4,865
Launceston Silverdome 4,000

Personnel and sponsorship

Team Coach Captain Main sponsor Kit manufacturer
Adelaide 36ers Australia Scott Ninnis TBC Champion
Brisbane Bullets Australia Justin Schueller TBC
Cairns Taipans Australia Adam Forde TBC CQUniversity
Illawarra Hawks United States Justin Tatum Australia Sam Froling
United States Tyler Harvey
Melbourne United Australia Dean Vickerman Australia Chris Goulding Engie
New Zealand Breakers TBC TBC Bank of New Zealand
Perth Wildcats Australia John Rillie Australia Jesse Wagstaff Pentanet
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix United States Mike Kelly Australia Mitch Creek
Sydney Kings Australia Brian Goorjian Australia Shaun Bruce Harvey Norman
Tasmania JackJumpers United States Scott Roth Australia Clint Steindl Spirit of Tasmania

Player transactions

Free agency began on 15 April 2024.[3]

Coaching transactions

Head coaching transactions
Team 2023–24 season 2024–25 season
Off-season
New Zealand Breakers Mody Maor[4] TBC
Sydney Kings Mahmoud Abdelfattah[5] Brian Goorjian[6]
In-season
TBC TBC

Regular season

The regular season will begin on 19 September 2024.[7] It will consist of 145 games spread across 20 rounds, with the final game being played on 8 February 2025.[8][9]

Round 1

Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers
19 September 2024 Melbourne United vs. Tasmania JackJumpers Perth Arena, Perth
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Perth Wildcats v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
20 September 2024 Perth Wildcats vs. S.E. Melbourne Phoenix Perth Arena, Perth
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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New Zealand Breakers v Brisbane Bullets
21 September 2023 New Zealand Breakers vs. Brisbane Bullets Perth Superdrome, Perth
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Cairns Taipans v Illawarra Hawks
21 September 2024 Cairns Taipans vs. Illawarra Hawks Perth Superdrome, Perth
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Adelaide 36ers v Sydney Kings
22 September 2024 Adelaide 36ers vs. Sydney Kings Perth Arena, Perth
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Round 2

S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Melbourne United
26 September 2024 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix vs. Melbourne United John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Illawarra Hawks v Brisbane Bullets
27 September 2024 Illawarra Hawks vs. Brisbane Bullets Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN
Perth Wildcats v Sydney Kings
27 September 2024 Perth Wildcats vs. Sydney Kings Perth Arena, Perth
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Cairns Taipans v Adelaide 36ers
28 September 2024 Cairns Taipans vs. Adelaide 36ers Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Tasmania JackJumpers v Melbourne United
28 September 2024 Tasmania JackJumpers vs. Melbourne United Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks
29 September 2024 Sydney Kings vs. Illawarra Hawks Sydney SuperDome, Sydney
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
Network 10
New Zealand Breakers v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
29 September 2024 New Zealand Breakers vs. S.E. Melbourne Phoenix Spark Arena, Auckland
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
Sky Sport

Round 3

Adelaide 36ers v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
3 October 2024 Adelaide 36ers vs. S.E. Melbourne Phoenix Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Cairns Taipans v Tasmania JackJumpers
4 October 2024 Cairns Taipans vs. Tasmania JackJumpers Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Perth Wildcats v Melbourne United
4 October 2024 Perth Wildcats vs. Melbourne United Perth Arena, Perth
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Illawarra Hawks v Adelaide 36ers
5 October 2024 Illawarra Hawks vs. Adelaide 36ers Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Brisbane Bullets v Sydney Kings
5 October 2024 Brisbane Bullets vs. Sydney Kings Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Melbourne United v Cairns Taipans
6 October 2024 Melbourne United vs. Cairns Taipans John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
Network 10
Tasmania JackJumpers v Perth Wildcats
6 October 2024 Tasmania JackJumpers vs. Perth Wildcats Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN

Round 4

Cairns Taipans v Perth Wildcats
10 October 2024 Cairns Taipans vs. Perth Wildcats Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Adelaide 36ers v Sydney Kings
11 October 2024 Adelaide 36ers vs. Sydney Kings Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
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Illawarra Hawks v Tasmania JackJumpers
12 October 2024 Illawarra Hawks vs. Tasmania JackJumpers Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Brisbane Bullets
12 October 2024 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix vs. Brisbane Bullets John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans
13 October 2024 Sydney Kings vs. Cairns Taipans Sydney SuperDome, Sydney
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
Network 10 boxscore
Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers
13 October 2024 Melbourne United vs. Adelaide 36ers John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore

Round 5

Brisbane Bullets v New Zealand Breakers
17 October 2024 Brisbane Bullets vs. New Zealand Breakers Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Tasmania JackJumpers v Sydney Kings
18 October 2024 Tasmania JackJumpers vs. Sydney Kings Silverdome, Launceston
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
New Zealand Breakers v Perth Wildcats
19 October 2024 New Zealand Breakers vs. Perth Wildcats Spark Arena, Auckland
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
Sky Sport boxscore
Cairns Taipans v Illawarra Hawks
19 October 2024 Cairns Taipans vs. Illawarra Hawks Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Melbourne United v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
20 October 2024 Melbourne United vs. S.E. Melbourne Phoenix John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
Network 10 boxscore
Adelaide 36ers v Tasmania JackJumpers
20 October 2024 Adelaide 36ers vs. Tasmania JackJumpers Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore

Round 6

Brisbane Bullets v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
24 October 2024 Brisbane Bullets vs. S.E. Melbourne Phoenix Spark Arena, Auckland
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Illawarra Hawks v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
24 October 2024 Illawarra Hawks vs. S.E. Melbourne Phoenix Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Adelaide 36ers v Cairns Taipans
25 October 2024 Adelaide 36ers vs. Cairns Taipans Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Perth Wildcats v Sydney Kings
25 October 2024 Perth Wildcats vs. Sydney Kings Perth Arena, Perth
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Illawarra Hawks
26 October 2024 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix vs. Illawarra Hawks John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Brisbane Bullets v Tasmania JackJumpers
26 Ocotber 2024 Brisbane Bullets vs. Tasmania JackJumpers Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers
27 October 2024 Sydney Kings vs. New Zealand Breakers Sydney SuperDome, Sydney
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
Network 10 boxscore
Melbourne United v Cairns Taipans
27 October 2024 Melbourne United vs. Cairns Taipans John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore

Round 7

Melbourne United v Sydney Kings
31 October 2024 Melbourne United vs. Sydney Kings John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Tasmania JackJumpers v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
1 November 2024 Tasmania JackJumpers vs. S.E. Melbourne Phoenix Silverdome, Launceston
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Perth Wildcats v Illawarra Hawks
1 November 2024 Perth Wildcats vs. Illawarra Hawks
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
New Zealand Breakers v Adelaide 36ers
2 November 2024 New Zealand Breakers vs. Adelaide 36ers
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
Sky Sport boxscore
Cairns Taipans v Brisbane Bullets
2 November 2024 Cairns Taipans vs. Brisbane Bullets
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Perth Wildcats
3 November 2024 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix vs. Perth Wildcats
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
Network 10 boxscore
Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers
3 November 2024 Sydney Kings vs. Tasmania JackJumpers
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore
Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers
4 November 2024 Melbourne United vs. New Zealand Breakers
Scoring by quarter: –, –, –, –
ESPN boxscore

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References

  1. ^ "NBL strikes new media deal". NBL.com.au. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ^ "NBL and ESPN strike new broadcast agreement". ESPN.com.au. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ^ "NBL 2024-25 Live Free Agency tracker". ESPN.com.au. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Coach Mody Maor to leave NZ Breakers". ESPN.com.au. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Inside the downfall of Sydney Kings' head coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah". ESPN.com.au. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Brian Goorjian returns to coach Sydney Kings". ESPN.com.au. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Perth will be the ultimate hub of Australian basketball in September". ESPN.com.au. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Biggest NBL season yet looms as full 2024-25 fixture revealed". FoxSports.com.au. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  9. ^ "2024-25 NBL season to open with blockbuster matchups". ESPN.com.au. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.

External links

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2024–25 National Basketball League season
  • Adelaide 36ers
  • Brisbane Bullets
  • Cairns Taipans
  • Illawarra Hawks
  • Melbourne United
  • New Zealand Breakers
  • Perth Wildcats
  • S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
  • Sydney Kings
  • Tasmania JackJumpers