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How to watch the 2025 NBL1 National Finals
The Knox Raiders celebrate winning back-to-back titles at the 2024 NBL1 National Championships. They have withdrawn from the 2025 Finals. Photo: Taylor Earnshaw
How to watch the NBL1 Mitsubishi Motors National Finals from Friday, August 29 and August 31, 2025
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Defending NBL1 men's champions Knox Raiders have pulled out of the Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals because they couldn't field a team.
It's opened the door for NBL1 East Minor Premiers Illawarra as the host conference to fill their spot at Southern Cross Stadium, Tuggeranong, between August 29 and August 31, 2025.
"While it's unfortunate that our reigning champions are unable to field a team in this years NBL1 National Finals, we understand their situation," NBL1 general manager Dean Anglin said.
"We are excited that the Illawarra Hawks will be joining the list of teams competing in Canberra. The Hawks had a fantastic year, finishing as the minor premier of NBL1 East, and will be a great addition to what is already an impressive field of teams heading to Canberra."
It's unlikely NBL1 East MVP Todd Blanchfield will suit up given the Illawarra Hawks NBL squad plays the Adelaide 36ers on Wednesday, August 27 and Perth Wildcats on Friday, August 29, 2025.
The remaining two teams — NBL1 West Men's and Women's champions — will complete the bracket during this weekend's Grand Finals.
"The NBL1 National Finals are truly the pinnacle of semi-professional basketball in Australia, and we are incredibly excited to bring this event to Canberra for 2025," Anglin added.
"Seeing teams from across the country battling it out over three days for the title of NBL1 National Champion will be electric, and we can’t wait to see the passionate support from fans for their respective teams."
How To Watch
Fans can live stream the tournament via Kayo Sports Freebies.
This year's tournament will feature the following teams:
NBL1 Men
North: South Districts Spartans
East: Canberra Gunners
South: Sandringham Sabres
Central: West Adelaide Bearcats
West: TBC (Grand Final this weekend)
2024 Champion: Illawarra Hawks (replacing Knox Raiders who withdrew)
NBL1 Women:
North: Logan Thunder
East: Manly Sea Eagles
South: Knox Raiders
Central: Woodville Warriors
West: TBC (Grand Final this weekend)
2024 Champion: Waverley Falcons
NBL1 National Finals Schedule
Friday, August 29:
- TBC v TBC - 11.30am AEST
- TBC v TBC - 12pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 1.30pm AEST
- Canberra v Sandringham - 2pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 3.30pm AEST
- Illawarra v Southern Districts- 4pm AEST
Saturday, August 30:
- TBC v TBC - 11.30am AEST
- TBC v TBC - 12pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 1.30pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 2pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 3.30pm AEST
- TBC v TBC - 4pm AEST
Sunday, August 31:
- Grand Final Women - 11.00am AEST
- Grand Final Men - 1.30pm AEST
