Rivals to face off in do-or-die Play-In

Rivals to face off in do-or-die Play-In

05 Mar 2026

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The Perth Wildcats will host Melbourne United in the Play-In Game on Saturday night, eyeing a spot in the Playoffs.

Melbourne United will travel to take on the Perth Wildcats at RAC Arena on Saturday, March 7, after defeating Tasmania in the Play-In Qualifier.

The rivals will face off for a spot in the Playoff Series against Sydney, with the losing team eliminated from the Finals race.

On Wednesday night, South East Melbourne locked in its spot in the Playoffs against Adelaide, with Game 1 set for Tuesday, March 10 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

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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
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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
TicketsPhoenix Finals Hub

Game 3
Adelaide 36ers v South East Melbourne Phoenix
Time and venue details TBC
(if required)
Tickets36ers Finals Hub

Playoffs Series 2

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