Clubs tease early season blockbusters

Fans in Sydney and Melbourne will be treated to blockbusters in Round 2 of the NBL25 season, with the Kings and Phoenix set to host the Hawks and United respectively.

Following the inaugural HoopsFest round in Perth to open the season, rivalries will be reignited with the Throwdown at John Cain Arena on Thursday, September 26, before the Freeway Series clash at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, September 29.

Get set for a historic home THROWDOWN opener! 💚

The full NBL25 schedule release out this Friday. 🙌

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— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) June 19, 2024

South East Melbourne fans will have the opportunity to watch new recruits Nathan Sobey and Derrick Walton Jr. for the first time in the flesh, as the Kings welcome back superstar Xavier Cooks and star former Taipan Cam Oliver.

The announcements from the Phoenix and Kings follow news the New Zealand Breakers will host a game in Wellington in December, while the Brisbane Bullets are set to return to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre for all home fixtures.

The Adelaide 36ers also confirmed they'd host South East Melbourne for their opening home game on October 3 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

It's official - our opening home game for this season will be on Oct 3rd vs SEM Phoenix 🤩

Bring on NBL25 - full schedule incoming soon ⏳

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— Adelaide 36ers (@Adelaide36ers) June 19, 2024

The full schedule will be announced on Friday morning.