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WNBL releases Round 1 of 2025-26 season

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Peter Brown

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The WNBL has released its 2025-26 regular season schedule. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

Fixtures: Round 1 Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) 2025-26 season

The WNBL has released Round 1 of the 2025-26 season at the same time as the NBL released its 2025-26 schedule.

The remainder of the schedule is expected to be released tomorrow.

Saturday, 18 October 2025

‍Southside Flyers v Canberra Capitals (TBC)‍
Geelong United v Sydney Flames (Geelong Arena)

Sunday, 19 October 2025

‍Adelaide Lightning v Perth Lynx (SA State Basketball Centre)‍
Bendigo Spirit v Townsville Fire (Red Energy Arena)

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WNBL releases Round 1 of 2025-26 season

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WNBL releases Round 1 of 2025-26 season

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Fixtures: Round 1 Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) 2025-26 season

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Sunday, 19 October 2025

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It's a Cole World: Shyla Heal's talks her return to the WNBL

Gangurrus make statement after Women's Series win

"Where I belong": Blicavs on WNBL comeback

College star Olivia Pollerd signs with Bendigo Spirit

2025-26 WNBL Team Lists and Roster Tracker

Flames import Grace Bergers signs with Sparks

Signature required: Every free agent available in 2025

Rising guard joins Adelaide Lightning revolution

OH MY: Bryce back in Perth for HoopsFest 2026

New facility to help deliver WNBL team to Tasmania

The eight players ready for 'ferocious' 3x3 tournament

Maley returns to Lynx in two-year deal

Shyla Heal reunites with former teammates in Geelong

Coach Garlepp comes full circle with Gems

So-WOW: Miela adds 'Fire' power to Townsville

Casey Samuels back to defend Bendigo Spirit title

Aokuso brings winning pedigree to Capitals

Sydney's Abi Curtin fire-proofs her basketball career

Olympian Sara Blicavs joins basketball.com.au

Opals star Talbot returns to lead Lightning

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