Foot Locker returns with MVP

The National Basketball League (NBL) has extended its valued partnership with Foot Locker.

Foot Locker will again be the presenting partner of the Player of the Game with each recipient awarded a $250 gift card.

“Foot Locker has been a long-standing partner of the League, and its commitment has played a huge role in building stronger connections between players and fans,” NBL Chief Partnerships Officer Shenae Beus said. 

"The Player of the Game has become a staple, and shows the impact Foot Locker continues to have on the game, on and off the court.”

Foot Locker Asia Pacific Senior Director, Marketing, Brendan Graham said: “The Foot Locker Player of the Game award has become an authentic piece of the NBL player and fan experience, both through broadcast and social media. We consistently get feedback about how much players love winning a $250 Foot Locker Gift Card – and are excited to do this for another season as the league continues to grow in scale and impact.

“The NBL’s style of play means the Player of the Game is someone who made a difference on both ends of the floor. So, it is an accolade that nicely complements the other investments Foot Locker makes into basketball at emerging levels, such as our NBL1 Player of the Week sponsorship; our naming rights partnerships with Basketball Australia and Basketball New Zealand national junior tournaments; and the ‘Foot Locker Defensive Player of the Tournament’ awards we issue at each of these junior competitions.”

To celebrate the new season and the partnership, FootLocker is also giving back to the fans. From September 14 to October 10, 2025, customers who spend $300 or more online or in-store in a single transaction can receive $40 off their next purchase. To redeem, fans can apply the code FL40 at checkout on footlocker.com.au or footlocker.co.nz, or simply mention the promotion in-store (T&Cs and exclusions apply).

The renewal of this partnership highlights Foot Locker’s continued commitment to the growth of basketball in Australia and New Zealand, from the grassroots through to the professional stage.

The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Season tips off on September 18. Fans can download the NBL App to stay across the latest updates and watch every game live on ESPN.