NBL27 Pre-Season: Confirmed games & times & watch live

16 Jul 2026

Check out the full NBL27 pre-season schedule and watch every game live.

By

NBL.com.au

With many teams still looking to finish their roster with the right pieces ahead of NBL27, the pre-season schedule is slowly starting to roll out to give fans their first glimpse of what’s to come.

Dates are beginning to be confirmed prior to the CODE Sports NBL Blitz in Bendigo, which is all in the lead up to a massive Hungry Jack’s NBL27 season.

These early games give teams the opportunity to asses roster depth and continue to build their conditioning before it all tips-off for real.

Stay up-to-date with the NBL27 pre-season action by checking out the schedule below.

Watch every game live via the NBL website and app.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Confirmed pre-season games

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs B.LEAGUE UNITED
Thursday, August 6 - 7:00pm AEST
State Basketball Centre
Tickets: Tickets on sale now

Melbourne United vs B.LEAGUE UNITED
Sunday, August 9 - 2:00pm AEST
Courtside, Port Melbourne
Closed game

Illawarra Hawks vs St Mary's
Thursday, August 13 - 7:00pm AEST
The Snakepit
Tickets: Tickets on sale now

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs St Mary's
Sunday, August 16 - 1:00pm AEST
State Basketball Centre, Victoria
Tickets: Tickets on sale now

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Melbourne United
Saturday, August 22 - 7:00pm AEST
State Basketball Centre, Victoria
Tickets: Tickets on sale now

Perth Wildcats vs Cairns Taipans
Saturday, August 22 - 8:30pm AEST
Karratha Leisureplex, Western Australia
Tickets: Ticketing information available shortly.

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans
Thursday, August 27 - 7:00pm AEST
State Basketball Centre, Victoria
Tickets: Tickets on sale now

Melbourne United vs Cairns Taipans
Saturday, August 29 - 6:30pm AEST
Casey Stadium, Victoria
Tickets: Tickets on sale now

Perth Wildcats vs Chiba Jets
Tuesday, September 8 - 8:35pm AEST
Okinawa Suntory Arena
Tickets: Info via Perth Wildcats website

Perth Wildcats vs Ryuku Golden Kings
Thursday, September 10 - 8:35pm AEST
Okinawa Suntory Arena
Tickets: Info via Perth Wildcats website