Phoenix travel to Bendigo for Code Sports Blitz
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NBL.com.au
27 May
1
min read


The National Basketball League (NBL) today announced its pre-season tournament, the CODE Sports NBL Blitz, will be held in Bendigo, Victoria ahead of the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.
The event includes five days of non-stop action at Red Energy Arena from Wednesday 2nd September until Sunday 6th September, as teams make their final preparations for the upcoming season.
NBL Group CEO David Stevenson said taking the Blitz to Bendigo is all about the League’s commitment to fans right across Australia.
“We’re grateful to the Victorian Government and Visit Victoria for their continued support of the NBL and their commitment to bringing major sporting events to regional communities,” Stevenson said.
“The NBL has fans in every corner of Australia and New Zealand, and taking our game to places like Bendigo allows us to connect with those communities in a way that’s really important to us.”
“The Blitz is a fantastic way to bring our 10 teams together, showcase the very best of the NBL, and give fans from regional Victoria the opportunity to see more elite basketball,” Stevenson added.
Quotes attributable to Premier of Victoria and Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan:
“I know how important basketball is to my hometown, and bringing the NBL Blitz toBendigo is a huge win for the region.”
“Not only will this inspire young basketballers, it will bring more visitors toBendigo’s hotels, restaurants and cafes – boosting our visitor economy.”

The CODE Sports Blitz has become a key fixture on the NBL calendar, giving fans the chance to see every team in action while clubs make their final preparations for the season ahead.
The event will also feature a range of community activities designed to inspire the next generation of players, including clinics, school visits and fan engagement opportunities.
The full schedule of games includes:
Wednesday 2 September
· Cairns Taipans vs Perth Wildcats – 5:30pm AEST
· Sydney Kings vs South East Melbourne Phoenix – 8:00pm AEST
Thursday 3 September
· Brisbane Bullets vs Tasmania JackJumpers – 5:30pm AEST
· Illawarra Hawks vs Adelaide 36ers – 8:00 AEST
Friday 4 September
· New Zealand Breakers vs Sydney Kings –5:30pm AEST
· Perth Wildcats vs Melbourne United – 8:00pm AEST
Saturday 5 September
· South East Melbourne Phoenix vs Brisbane Bullets – 5:30pm AEST
· Adelaide 36ers vs CairnsTaipans – 8:00pm AEST
Sunday 6 September
· Melbourne United vsIllawarra Hawks – 2:30pm AEST
· Tasmania JackJumpers vs New Zealand Breakers –5:00pm AEST
Head to NBLBlitz.com.au to stay connected with all event details, secure ticket updates, and start planning your trip to Bendigo for five huge days of NBL action.

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