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Matthew Dellavedova and Josh Giddey watch the match between Australian Boomers and University Of Colorado Buffaloes at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre on July 31, 2025 in Gold Coast. Photo:Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Compelling storylines in every game of the 2025 NBL Blitz pre-season tournament in Canberra, ACT
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Ten games in five days is a Blitz — five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton in blue, former NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova in purple and gold, former NBL champion Milton Doyle in Melbourne United blue instead of Tasmania JackJumper green.
It's a blitz of games and storylines in Canberra between August 27 and 31, 2025 as Australia's capital plays host to the 2025-26 NBL Blitz pre-season tournament at the renovated AIS Arena.
All 10 NBL teams will be there in a five-day basketball showcase as the NBL returns to nation's capital, which has deep basketball roots as the former home of the Canberra Cannons, who claimed three NBL championships in 1983, 1984, and 1988.
The tournament schedule showcases compelling doubleheader match ups each night, beginning on August 27 with the Perth Wildcats facing Melbourne United, followed by the Adelaide 36ers taking on NBL25 champions Illawarra Hawks.
Day two features the Brisbane Bullets against the Sydney Kings and the Cairns Taipans versus Tasmania JackJumpers.
The schedule — including the NBL1 National Championships — continues through the weekend with the final day on Sunday, August 31, concluding with the New Zealand Breakers against the Cairns Taipans.
How To Watch
ESPN will be live streaming the tournament via Disney+ and Kayo Sports.
NBL Blitz Schedule
Wednesday, August 27:
- Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United — 5.45pm AEST
- Adelaide 36ers vs Illawarra Hawks — 8:15pm AEST
Thursday, August 28:
- Brisbane Bullets vs Sydney Kings — 5.45pm AEST
- Cairns Taipans vs Tasmania JackJumpers — 8:15pm AEST
Friday, August 29:
- South East Melbourne Phoenix vs New Zealand Breakers — 5.45pm AEST
- Illawarra Hawks vs Perth Wildcats — 8:15pm AEST
Saturday, August 30:
- Melbourne United vs Brisbane Bullets — 5.45pm AEST
- Tasmania JackJumpers vs Adelaide 36ers — 8:15pm AEST
Sunday, August 31:
- Sydney Kings vs South East Melbourne Phoenix — 3.30pm AEST
- New Zealand Breakers vs Cairns Taipans — 6pm AEST
How The NBL Blitz Tournament Works
Each team will play two games at the 2025 NBL Blitz in Canberra.
Standings are updated after every game using the following points system:
- 3 points: Awarded to the winning team
- 1 point: Awarded to the team that wins each quarter
- 0.5 points: Awarded to each team for a drawn quarter
Note: Overtime periods are excluded from points bonuses.
Standings will be updated nightly at nblblitz.com.au.
The team that finishes on top of the standings at the conclusion of all games will be awarded the Loggins-Bruton Cup.
The tournament’s Most Valuable Player will receive the Ray Borner Medal.
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