Times For Opening Games of 2020/21 Hungry Jack's NBL Season Revealed

Thursday, December 17, 2020

The NBL has announced the times for the first 39 games of the 2020-21 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season.

The NBL has announced the times for the first 39 games of the 2020-21 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season.

The season will tip off on Sunday January 10 with the Throwdown between Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix at 5pm AEDT.

The blockbuster opening round will feature a rematch of last year’s NBL Grand Final as the reigning champions, Perth Wildcats, take on the Sydney Kings at RAC Arena on Friday January 15.

The NBL has released the first five rounds of what will be a rolling schedule for the season. A total of 39 games will be played over the first 37 days of the season in front of fans across Australia.

Games will be broadcast live on SBS VICELAND, ESPN and SKY Sports (NZ) as well as being streamed on NBL TV and Twitch, with games also available for co-streaming on Twitch.

The full schedule for the opening round of the 2020-21 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season is:

Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix
Sunday, January 10, 5:00pm AEDT, Venue TBC

South East Melbourne Phoenix v The Hawks
Thursday, January 14, 7:30pm AEDT, State Basketball Centre

Melbourne United v SKY Sport New Zealand Breakers
Friday, January 15, 7:30pm AEDT, Venue TBC

Perth Wildcats v Sydney Kings
Friday, January 15, 6:30pm AWST / 9:30pm AEDT, RAC Arena

The Hawks v South East Melbourne Phoenix
Saturday, January 16, 5:30pm AEDT, WIN Entertainment Centre

Brisbane Bullets v Cairns Taipans
Saturday, January 16, 7:00pm AEST / 8:00pm AEDT, Nissan Arena

Adelaide 36ers v Sydney Kings
Sunday, January 17, 2:30pm ACDT / 3:00pm AEDT, Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Perth Wildcats v Melbourne United
Sunday, January 17, 2:00pm AWST / 5:00pm AEDT, RAC Arena