NBL26 Finals: Matchups locked

The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Finals matchups for the Play-In Tournament have now been confirmed.

With the regular season complete, the Sydney Kings, Adelaide 36ers, South East Melbourne Phoenix, Perth Wildcats, Melbourne United and Tasmania JackJumpers will compete for the NBL26 Championship.

The Phoenix (3rd) will look to continue their strong form against the Wildcats (4th) in the Seeding Qualifier on Wednesday, March 4. The winner will progress to Playoffs Series 1 to take on the 36ers (2nd), while the loser will stay alive for the Play-In Game on Saturday, March 7.

United (5th) and the JackJumpers (6th) will face off in a do-or-die Play-In Qualifier on Thursday, March 5, with the winner advancing to the Play-In Game and the loser eliminated.

The winner of the Play-In Game will advance to Playoffs Series 2 against the Kings (1st), with the loser out.

The winners of the best-of-three Playoffs Series will meet in the best-of-five Championship Series to decide the ultimate victor.

The Hungry Jack’s NBL26 Finals Series will be broadcast live on ESPN via Disney+.

Times, venues, ticketing and broadcast details will be released in the coming days once the schedule is finalised.

South East Melbourne Phoenix v Perth Wildcats
Seeding Qualifier
Wednesday, March 4

Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers
Play-In Qualifier
Thursday, March 5