Inside Bounce Nation: The NBAxNBL Fan Zone

The NBAxNBL Melbourne Series is bringing global basketball energy to Australian soil, with four unmissable events at Rod Laver Arena.

Fans will experience the best of both leagues as NBA teams take on Australia’s top talent in an electrifying showcase of skill, culture, and entertainment, - including appearances from NBA legends Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.

NBAxNBL Schedule

Thursday, October 2: Pelicans Open Training – Rod Laver Arena
Friday, October 3: Melbourne United vs New Orleans Pelicans – Rod Laver Arena
Saturday, October 4: Fan Night – Rod Laver Arena
Sunday, October 5: South East Melbourne Phoenix vs New Orleans Pelicans – Rod Laver Arena

And the best part? The NBAxNBL Fan Zone is free for all basketball fans. Right outside Rod Laver Arena, Bounce Nation is the heartbeat of the fan experience - a vibrant hub celebrating basketball culture, style, and community.

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Inside Bounce Nation

Style and Shoot Zone
Test your skills with a SHOOT experience or arcade hoops games. Style up with hair braiding or a temporary tattoo for a fresh courtside look.

Live entertainment
MC Matty Charles: The voice and vibe of Bounce Nation. From hyping the crowd to running competitions and interviews, he keeps the energy high.
Not My Circus: Bringing New Orleans-inspired grooves to Melbourne, their roving performances and infectious covers will have the fan zone bouncing.

NBL Performance House
‍Step up and put your skills to the test in three high-energy challenges:
- Reaction ring - Lightning reflexes required to catch falling batons.
- Reaction wall - Hit the flashing lights on the Batak wall as fast as you can.
- Vertical jump - Test how high you can fly and measure your leap against a wall of basketballs.

Complete all three and earn your Certificate of Completion - proof you’ve conquered the house.

The Court: Street Nation
‍A live half-court where the action never stops:
- Open run sessions
- 3v3 streetball battles
- Dunk contests and trick shots

Merch store
‍Be part of history. Grab official NBAxNBL gear, a must-have from the very first NBA games in Australia.

NBA2K Fan Zone
‍Step into the digital game:
- Create a custom player card
- Showcase your moves in the NBA2K Streetball experience

Signing marquee
‍Meet the legends. NBA, NBL, and WNBL stars will be signing, giving fans a chance to take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Sharpie marquee
‍Unleash your creativity with two interactive experiences:
- Group colouring wall: Add your touch to a collaborative mural that evolves daily
- Fan colouring cut-outs: Personalise signs, pennants, logos, and mascots to take home or wave proudly at the game.

Watch Party
Catch all the NBAxNBL action on the lawn outside Rod Laver. From training sessions to fan nights and live games, the Watch Party ensures you won’t miss a moment.

NBA, NBL, WNBL Appearances
Across the weekend, fans can expect appearances from NBA, NBL, and WNBL stars at the Half Court.

Bounce Nation is where it all comes together. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action this October.

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