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HoopsFest Perth: Everything you need to know
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Everything you need to know before the highly anticipated 2026 HoopsFest in Perth tips off.
HoopsFest, Australasia’s biggest basketball, culture and lifestyle festival, is back for a second incredible year in Perth, Western Australia.
When is HoopsFest?
The 2026 edition of HoopsFest will run from Thursday, January 15 to Sunday, January 18.
Where is HoopsFest?
The event will be held in Perth, Western Australia, with games at RAC Arena.
The Fan Zone will be held at Forrest Place within the Perth CBD.
Who will be in action?
With five blockbuster NBL games and four amazing WNBL fixtures in the schedule, there will be plenty of basketball action for all the family at RAC Arena.
There will be double-headers of WNBL and NBL action on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and a triple-header featuring two NBL games on Sunday.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are available from just $10.80, via Ticketek.
How do I follow HoopsFest?
All five of the exciting Round 17 NBL fixtures will be broadcast live on ESPN, with Sunday's Adelaide and South East Melbourne matchup also on Channel 10.
Stay tuned to the NBL coverage via the free NBL App and socials for all the latest news on the ground.
The four WNBL games will be on ESPN and 9Now, with all the latest news and scores via the free WNBL App.
Who's playing who?
Thursday:
Perth Lynx v Bendigo Spirit (WNBL) - Thursday, January 15, 4pm AWST/7pm AEDT - RAC Arena
Watch: ESPN and 9Now | Tickets | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Sydney Kings v Brisbane Bullets (NBL) - Thursday, January 15, 6.30pm AWST/9.30pm AEDT - RAC Arena
Watch: ESPN | Tickets | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Doors open 30 minutes prior to first game.
Friday:
Geelong Venom v Sydney Flames (WNBL) - Friday, January 16, 4pm AWST/7pm AEDT - RAC Arena
Watch: ESPN and 9Now | Tickets | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Perth Wildcats v Illawarra Hawks (NBL) - Friday, January 16, 6.30pm AWST/9.30pm AEDT - RAC Arena
Watch: ESPN | Tickets | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Doors open 30 minutes prior to first game.
Saturday:
Southside Melbourne Flyers v Adelaide Lightning (WNBL) - Saturday, January 17, 11.30am AWST/2.30pm AEDT - RAC Arena
Watch: ESPN2 and 9Now | Tickets | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Cairns Taipans v New Zealand Breakers (NBL) - Saturday, January 17, 4pm AWST/7pm AEDT - RAC Arena
Watch: ESPN | Tickets | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Tasmania JackJumpers v Melbourne United (NBL) - Saturday, January 17, 6.30pm AWST/9.30pm AEDT - RAC Arena
Watch: ESPN | Tickets | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Doors open one hour prior to first game.
Sunday:
Adelaide 36ers v South East Melbourne Phoenix (NBL) - Sunday, January 18, 11.30am AWST/2.30pm AEDT - RAC Arena
Watch: ESPN and Channel 10 | Tickets | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Townsville Fire v UC Capitals (WNBL) - Sunday, January 18, 2pm AWST/5pm AEDT - RAC Arena
Watch: ESPN and 9Now | Tickets | Scores and stats: Game Centre
Doors open one hour prior to first game.
What else is going on over the four days?
- Allen 'The Answer' Iverson will be in Perth as a special guest for the 2026 HoopsFest. Across the four days, the Naismith Hall of Fame inductee will attend games at RAC Arena, attend numerous special events and interact with all the basketball fans around the city.
- HoopsFest Cup is an open-age basketball tournament for over 18s, welcoming teams from anywhere and everywhere. Whether you’re repping your local club, your old squad, or just keen to ball, this is your chance to be part of HoopsFest not just as a fan, but on the court. With a massive $50,000 prize pool, split evenly between the Men’s and Women’s competitions, there’s more than just bragging rights on the line.
- The Fan Zone is true hoop lover’s playground, the Fan Zone blends basketball culture, live entertainment and community in a fun, inclusive and family-friendly environment throughout Perth’s summer holidays. Across four action-packed days, the precinct will come alive with DJs, food trucks, giveaways, merchandise, sponsor activations and interactive activities, creating a welcoming festival space for locals, visitors, families and city workers alike. Fans will also have the chance to meet NBL and WNBL players, with club appearances taking place each day.
Sneakerland arrives in the Granite Room at RAC Arena for all four event days, opening half an hour before the first game tips off on Thursday and Friday, and an hour before on Saturday and Sunday. Expect 18 exhibitors spanning fashion, sneaker culture, installations, activations, music and giveaways.
