WATCH: New-look Ignite Cup Finals, Andrew Gaze MVP Awards head to Canberra

NBL Group CEO Dave Stevenson is joined by Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze and Chief Minister, ACT Andrew Barr to make two exciting announcements about the NBL's return to Canberra during NBL27.

Canberra will host the Ignite Cup Finals and Andrew Gaze MVP Awards, thanks to a new partnership with the ACT Government.

AIS Arena will host a new twist on the concept, with the tournament now set to conclude with a four-team Ignite Cup Finals Series across two massive nights of basketball, with Semi-Finals on Friday, February 19 and a blockbuster decider on Sunday, February 21.

The Andrew Gaze MVP awards will be presented from the Great Hall in Parliament House, boosting the local tourism economy and promoting Canberra's unique and exclusive event locations.

Watch the full video below.

Fans are encouraged to pre-register for tickets, with the full Finals program to be released during the season.

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