NBL26 Finals: Matchups, venues, times & tickets

The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Play-In Tournament begins on March 4, with matchups confirmed for the first part of the Finals Series.

The South East Melbourne Phoenix (3rd) will host the Perth Wildcats (4th) on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30pm AEDT at John Cain Arena in the Seeding Qualifier.

Melbourne United (5th) will play host to the Tasmania JackJumpers (6th) on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30pm at John Cain Arena In the Play-In Qualifier.

The loser of the United vs JackJumpers matchup will be eliminated, while the winner faces the loser of the Seeding Qualifier between the Phoenix and Wildcats on Saturday, March 7 in the Play-In Game.

The winner of the Seeding Qualifier will advance to the Playoffs to take on the second-placed Adelaide 36ers in a best-of-three series, while the winner of the Play-In Game will also advance to the Playoffs to face the top-of-the-table Sydney Kings.

The winners of the Playoffs Series’ will compete in the best-of-five Championship Series.

The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Finals Series will be broadcast live on ESPN via Disney+, with select games on Channel 10.

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The schedule

As at completion of game on Thursday, March 5.

Play-In Game

Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United
Saturday, March 7 - 8pm AEDT
RAC Arena
Tickets | Wildcats Finals Hub

Playoffs Series 1

Game 1
Adelaide 36ers v South East Melbourne Phoenix
Tuesday, March 10 - 7.30pm AEDT
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tickets | 36ers Finals Hub

Game 2
South East Melbourne Phoenix v Adelaide 36ers
Saturday, March 14 - time TBC
John Cain Arena
Tickets | Phoenix Finals Hub

Game 3
Adelaide 36ers v South East Melbourne Phoenix
Time and venue details TBC
(if required)
Tickets | 36ers Finals Hub

Playoffs Series 2

Game 1
Sydney Kings v winner of Play-In Game
Wednesday, March 11 - 7.30pm AEDT
Qudos Bank Arena
Tickets | Kings Finals Hub

Game 2
Winner of Play-In Game v Sydney Kings
Time and venue details TBC

Game 3
Sydney Kings v winner of Play-In Game
Wednesday, March 18 - 7.30pm AEDT
Qudos Bank Arena
(if required)
Tickets | Kings Finals Hub