Round 20 Schedule Changes

Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Hungry Jack’s NBL has announced changes to the Round 20 schedule due to the COVID situation developing in Melbourne.

The Hungry Jack’s NBL has announced the following changes to the Round 20 schedule due to the COVID situation developing in Melbourne.

Saturday’s scheduled game between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and Cairns Taipans that was to be played at John Cain Arena has been moved to Friday night and will now be played at the Cairns Pop-Up Arena at 7:30pm AEST.

Monday’s scheduled game between Melbourne United and Cairns Taipans that was also to be played at John Cain Arena will now be played at the Cairns Pop-Up Arena at 7:30pm AEST.

Hungry Jack’s NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said: “We thank Melbourne United, South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Cairns Taipans for their understanding and flexibility in very trying circumstances.

"Both Melbourne teams are likely to be competing in the Finals and temporarily relocating them gives them the best chance of being able to participate in the Finals uninterrupted.

“The health and safety of our players, coaches, referees, staff and fans remains our number one priority and, as always, our decisions will be guided by the advice of the relevant health authorities.”

Revised NBL21 Round 20 Schedule

Wednesday May 26

Cairns Taipans vs Brisbane Bullets, Cairns Pop-Up Arena, 7:30pm

ESPN, SBS On Demand, Sky Sport, Twitch

Thursday May 27

Perth Wildcats vs Sydney Kings, RAC Arena, 9:30pm

ESPN, SBS on Demand, Sky Sport, Twitch

Friday May 28

SKY Sport New Zealand Breakers vs Illawarra Hawks, The Stockyard (Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre), 5:30pm

ESPN, SBS On Demand, Sky Sport, Twitch

South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Cairns Taipans, Cairns Pop-Up Arena, 7:30pm

ESPN, SBS On Demand, Sky Sport, Twitch