Important information regarding Pelicans' open training session

The stars of the New Orleans Pelicans will be on show during an open training session at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday, October 2.

The Hungry Jack's NBL would like to advise the following important information for fans attending the session:
12pm - Doors open
12.30pm - Access to seating
1pm sharp - New Orleans Pelicans open training begins
Please arrive early to ensure you have adequate time to be comfortable and seated before 1pm.

The session will include visits from the team's mascots, appearances from NBA superstars Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett, a Harlem Globetrotters Showcase, live music from Bliss n Eso and much more.

The event will conclude at around 2.30pm AEST.

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Events

‍- NBAxNBL Fan Zone (Bounce Nation) - Thursday, October 2 to Sunday, October 5 at Rod Laver Arena.
- Pelicans Open Training – Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1pm AEST: Includes an exclusive first look at the team’s training, player Q&A and more.
‍- NBAxNBL Fan Night – Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6pm AEST: A showcase event with player performances, basketball challenges, live entertainment and more.
‍- Southern Tip-Off Louisiana Luncheon – Sunday, October 5 AEDT: An exclusive lunch at Centrepiece, while listening to two-time NBA Champion and ten-time All-Star Ray Allen, six-time NBL MVP Andrew Gaze, and Olympic silver medallist Michele Timms.

The games

- Game 1 – New Orleans Pelicans vs Melbourne United - Friday, October 3, 2025 - 7.30pm AEST
- Game 2 – New Orleans Pelicans vs South East Melbourne Phoenix - Sunday, October 5, 2025 - 2pm AEDT

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