2026 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals set to land in Adelaide

The 2026 edition of the Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals will be held at Adelaide's State Basketball Centre from Friday August 21 to Sunday August 23.
 
For the first time, the pinnacle event of Australia’s premier winter basketball competition will be hosted in the South Australian city, with the venue set to welcome the nation’s best NBL1 teams and players.
 
Six men’s teams and six women’s teams will compete for NBL1's ultimate prize, with each field comprising the five NBL1 Conference Champions and the reigning National Champions, the Canberra Gunners (men) and Knox Raiders (women). Remaining qualifiers will be confirmed throughout conference finals in July and August.

Tickets available for purchase now via INTIX.
 
NBL1 General Manager Tyrone Thwaites said Adelaide was the perfect destination to host the competition’s showpiece event.
 
“The National Finals represent everything that makes NBL1 special, and we’re excited to bring the event to Adelaide for the first time,” Thwaites said.
 
“You won’t find another competition in Australian sport where current and former NBL and WNBL players, international talent, emerging stars and local community heroes all come together on the one stage.
 
“NBL1 is where community basketball meets the professional game. Our clubs are built on incredibly passionate basketball communities, and we’re looking forward to seeing those communities travel from around the country to support their teams in Adelaide.
 
“Bringing the champions from every conference together alongside our reigning national champions creates a unique atmosphere, and Adelaide’s rich basketball history makes it the ideal place to host this year’s event.
 
“I’d like to thank Basketball South Australia for their support, along with the our state associations across the country, whose invaluable partnership continues to strengthen the NBL1 each year.”

 
Basketball South Australia Chief Executive Officer Ben MacCormack welcomed the opportunity to bring the event to South Australia.
 
“Basketball has a special place in South Australia's sporting story, and we're proud to welcome the NBL1 National Finals to Adelaide for the first time,” MacCormack said.
 
"Given the states rich basketball heritage, it's fitting that the champions of every corner of the country will come together here to write the next chapter in the NBL1 story.
 
"We can't wait to showcase South Australia's love of basketball and provide a memorable experience for everyone who travels to Adelaide to be part of this celebration of the game.”
 
 
Tickets available for purchase now via INTIX.
 
Stay tuned to NBL1.com.au and @NBL1 social media channels for all the latest updates as we count down to the National Finals.