IT'S NOT JUST A GAME
IT'S OUR SHOT TO SHOW THE WORLD!
Two Continents. One Court. No Backing Down.
For the first time ever the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers take on Panathinaikos B.C. and KK Partizan in two unmissable doubleheaders in Sydney.
NBL v Europe’s Giants
Schedule
Thursday 18th September
SUNDAY 21ST September
monday 22nd September
Nikola Milivojevic
NBL Director
“This is a landmark moment for the NBL and basketball in Australia. The passion these will bring is unmatched, and the atmosphere is going to be electric. We've had unprecedented interest since announcing the event a few weeks ago, and we expect these tickets to sell fast”
Vassilis Parthenopoulos
President of Panathinaikos AKTOR BC
“It is a great honour for Panathinaikos to participate in this historic event and to bring the spirit of European basketball to Australia”
Ostoja Mijailovic
President of KK Partizan
“We are thrilled with a feedback we got from our fans and Serbian, or better say, Balkan community in Australia after the presentation of this tournament. September is closer than we think, and we are looking forward to play in Melbourne and Sydney”
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KK Partizan
KK Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade is one of Europe’s most iconic basketball clubs, with a rich legacy that dates back to its founding in 1945. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, Partizan is renowned for its passionate fanbase, intense rivalries, and a proud tradition of developing top-tier basketball talent. The team has also secured numerous Adriatic League, Serbian League, and national cup titles, consistently competing at the highest levels of European basketball.
Panathinaikos BC AKTOR
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens is one of the most storied and successful basketball clubs in European history. Founded in 1919, the Greek powerhouse has won seven European championships, 41 Greek championships, and 21 Greek Cups. Known for its passionate fanbase and iconic green-and-white colours, Panathinaikos has long been a dominant force in European basketball, regularly attracting elite international talent and producing legends of the sport.
Sydney Kings
The Sydney Kings are an Australian men's professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball League. The Kings were formed from a merger between the West Sydney Westars and the Sydney Supersonics in October 1987. The Kings have won five NBL championships in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2022 and 2023.
Adelaide 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers are an Australian professional men's basketball team in the National Basketball League NBL. The 36ers are the only team in the league representing the state of South Australia and are based in the state's capital of Adelaide. The 36ers tally of four championships is equal with the New Zealand Breakers, and fourth overall. As of 2023, the 36ers are the only NBL team to defeat a team from the National Basketball Association NBA, having beaten the Phoenix Suns 134–124 in a pre-season game on the October 2nd, 2022.
The annual tournament honours the late Pavlos Giannakopoulos, a legendary figure in European basketball and long-time Panathinaikos president. The 2025 tournament will be the seventh iteration of the tournament.
The two European teams will first play each other on Thursday the 18th of September at John Cain Arena, before competing in a four-team tournament with the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers on Sunday the 21st and Monday the 22nd at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Both European teams will play both NBL teams during the two nights in Sydney. You will receive immediate confirmation via email once your order has been completed. Once purchased, you will also be able to view your ticket(s) in the relevant ticket agent app. Barcode(s) will be unlocked closer to the event.