Code Sports NBL Blitz: Everything you need to know

Monday, August 25, 2025

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Get the full 2025 Code Sports NBL Blitz schedule, including game times, ticket details, and how to watch every match live on Kayo and Disney+.

The Code Sports NBL Blitz tips off on Wednesday, August 27, with ten teams and ten games across four days of action in Canberra.

While some teams have already tested themselves in pre-season matchups, Adelaide, New Zealand, Perth and Illawarra are yet to hit the floor.

For these clubs, the Blitz marks the first chance to see new signings and revamped rosters in action as they prepare for the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season.

It’s sure to be a massive few days, with strong ticket sales for games at AIS Arena in Canberra, and every game available live via Kayo & Disney+.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of games starting Wednesday.

How to watch
‍Watch every game live on Disney+ and Kayo.

How to follow
‍Live scores, stats and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.

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Get tickets
Tickets are available via Ticketek.‍

The schedule
‍Perth Wildcats v Melbourne United
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 — 5:30pm AEST

Adelaide 36ers v Illawarra Hawks
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 — 8:00pm AEST

Brisbane Bullets v Sydney Kings
Thursday, August 28, 2025 — 5:30pm AEST

Cairns Taipans v Tasmania JackJumpers
Thursday, August 28, 2025 — 8:00pm AEST

South East Melbourne Phoenix v New Zealand Breakers
Friday, August 29, 2025 — 5:30pm AEST

Illawarra Hawks v Perth Wildcats
Friday, August 29, 2025 — 8:00pm AEST

Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets
Saturday, August 30, 2025 — 5:30pm AEST

Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers
Saturday, August 30, 2025 — 8:00pm AEST

Sydney Kings v South East Melbourne Phoenix
Sunday, August 31, 2025 — 3:30pm AEST

New Zealand Breakers v Cairns Taipans
Sunday, August 31, 2025 — 6:00pm AEST

How it works
‍Each team will play two games at the 2025 Code Sports 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.