Pelicans primed for Melbourne stage

The highly anticipated NBAxNBL Melbourne Series is nearly upon us, and New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green can’t wait.

During the club’s final media availability before heading to Australia for their historic tour, Green, who is entering his fifth season as Pelicans coach, said he's excited to meet their international fans and compete against two strong teams.

"I'm excited about the competition and fan engagement and interacting with them, as I've heard there's a buzz [in Australia] - which is a credit to the NBA making our game truly global," he said.

"But also to Australia, who have produced amazing players like Dyson [Daniels], Patty [Mills], the list goes on, who continue to help grow our game.

"It's a blessing [to have this opportunity] and we're going to make the most of it."

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As part of the action-packed weekend, Green’s Pelicans, headlined by NBA superstar Zion Williamson, will play games against Melbourne (Friday) and South East Melbourne (Sunday) at Rod Laver Arena.

There will also be an open training session on Thursday afternoon, and a special Louisiana Luncheon on Sunday, giving fans even more opportunities to get up close with basketball’s biggest names.

Tickets for all events are selling fast.

What tickets can I buy?

Games:
- Game 1 – New Orleans Pelicans vs Melbourne United - Friday, October 3, 2025 - 7.30pm AEST
- Game 2 – New Orleans Pelicans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix - Sunday, October 5, 2025 - 2pm AEDT

Other events:
- Pelicans Open Training – Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1pm AEST: Includes an exclusive first look at the team’s training, player Q&A and more
- NBAxNBL Fan Night – Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6pm AEST: A showcase event with player performances, basketball challenges, live entertainment and more

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