HoopsFest Fan Zone returns to Forrest Place

The NBL and WNBL, alongside the City of Perth have today announced the return of the free HoopsFest Bounce Nation Fan Zone to Forrest Place.

The site will be transformed into a buzzing celebration of basketball and culture in January, and will again be the beating heart of HoopsFest, with people of all ages welcomed into a vibrant and immersive festival precinct.

To celebrate, the NBL is offering 24 per cent off family tickets for 24 hours only. Fans can redeem the offer with the code PERTHFAMILY at HoopsFest.com.au.

“The City is proud to once again be the Official City Partner of HoopsFest, with Perth the only Australian city to host this celebration of basketball, culture and lifestyle,” City of Perth Lord Mayor, Hon Bruce Reynolds, said.

“We’re excited to bring the action into the heart of the CBD through the free Bounce Nation Fan Zone at Forrest Place, giving families, basketball fans and visitors the chance to get involved, meet their favourite players and enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and activities for all ages.”

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The announcement was made at a media call at the Forrest Place site, where the Lord Mayor was joined by Perth Wildcats' Dylan Windler and Perth Lynx's Teige Morrell.

“The energy fans bring to HoopsFest is what makes it so special, and the Bounce Nation Fan Zone is where that energy comes to life in the middle of Perth," said Alex Hamilton, NBL Chief Product Officer.

"We’re excited and grateful to be partnering with the City of Perth again, and we’d love every fan to make Forrest Place a key stop during HoopsFest.”

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Perth, the Bounce Nation Fan Zone will deliver an energetic mix of live entertainment, interactive activations, competitions and player appearances.

A pop-up half court will anchor the space, hosting open shoot-arounds, skill sessions, competitions, DJs, food trucks, giveaways, merchandise, sponsor activations and family-friendly activities. The Fan Zone is completely free and open to everyone.

Curtin University has also been announced as a major partner of HoopsFest, bringing its commitment to inspiring the next generation.

Curtin University Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Matthew Tonts, said the partnership was an opportunity to connect with young people through their passions and inspire them to explore new possibilities.

“Basketball has a great way of bringing people together, and HoopsFest is a fantastic example of that,” Professor Tonts said.

"We’re excited to be part of an event that brings so much energy to Perth and gives people of all ages the chance to get involved.

“We’re looking forward to working with the NBL to create some great experiences for fans and give our students opportunities to be part of the action.”

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HoopsFest is proudly supported by the WA Government through Tourism Western Australia and returns to RAC Arena from January 13-17,  2027, with NBL and WNBL regular season games across the five days alongside community clinics, grassroots activations and open training sessions. 

HoopsFest Perth is presented by Virgin Australia.

Tickets for HoopsFest Perth are on sale now at HoopsFest.com.au.